Geomun Oreum, with an altitude of 456m, is located in Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si and refers to a parasitic volcano (also called Oreum in Jeju dialect). Geomun Oreum was created by volcanic activities between 100,000 and 300,000 years ago. Lava flow from the crater went along the coastal slope to the Northeast and formed a unique geographical feature called Seonheulgot. The lave flow also formed Bengdwigul Cave on the left side, and Manjanggul, Gimnyeonggul, Yongcheondonggul and Dangcheomuldonggul Caves on the right side. Each of these caves has its own unique features.
Geomun Oreum was created by volcanic activities between 100,000 and 300,000 years ago. Lava flow from the crater went along the coastal slope to the Northeast and formed a unique geographical feature called Seonheulgot. The lave flow also formed Bengdwigul Cave on the left side, and Manjanggul, Gimnyeonggul, Yongcheondonggul and Dangcheomuldonggul Caves on the right side. Each of these caves has its own unique features.
Upon entering Geomun Oreum, visitors are met by a dense forest filled with Japanese cedar trees. Further along, visitors will see a deciduous broad-leaved forest, shrubbery, and an evergreen broad-leaved forest. Not only featuring various types of forests, Geomun Oreum is also a breeding place for local birds such as Brown-Eared Bulbul, Korean Bush Warbler, Varied Tit, Streptopelia Orientalis, White-Backed Woodpecker and migratory birds such as Fairy Pitta and Tricolor Flycatcher.
After it was designated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, many visitors has come to enjoy the area’s trekking course and the ecological exploring area.
Excluding Tuesdays, the trails are open from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM in 30 minute intervals. A reservation must be made in advance for this activity.
※ Geomun Oreum Visitors Center: +82-64-784-0456 (Reservation must be made two days before visiting)
Popular nearby, compatible sites for a private tour in Jeju:
Eco Land Theme Park
Zipline Jeju
Daheeyeon Garden
Address
Deokcheon-ri, Gujwa-eup & Seonheul-ri, Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
제주특별자치도 제주시 조천읍 선흘리 및 구좌읍 덕천리 일대
Operating Hours
09:00-13:00 (based on departure time)
Closed
Tuesdays, New Year’s Day, The day of and the day after Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day), the day of Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
* Entrance prohibited in the case of inclement weather.
Admission Fees
[Geomun Oreum Admission]
Individuals – Adults 2,000 won / Teens 1,000 won / Children 1,000 won
Groups – Adults 1,600 won / Teens 800 won / Children 800 won
[Heritage Center]
Individiuals – Adults 3,000 won / Teens 2,000 won / Children 2,000 won
Groups – Adults 2,400 won / Teens 1,600 won / Children 1,600 won
* Adults (ages 25-64), Teens (ages 13-24), Children (ages 7-12)
