Within Walking Distance or a Short Drive
You can get to the following walking or driving, depending on your preference. These are just local places to get you out of your house the first couple of weeks ;-) After that ... the island is your oyster - no pun intended ;-)
Here is a Jeju Tourism Website to help you with your free-time activities ;-)
Also, take a look at this site... Journey Jeju.
Name |
Description |
Directions |
Distance from the GEC driving |
O'Sulloc Tea Museum |
This place is ALWAYS busy!!! It's a Korean port of call, and a major attraction for tourists who are all about tea. Its a 15-25 mins walk from the GES at the closest roundabout. BTW - Watch out for drivers and tourists who don't know how to work roundabouts here! Read more at this website. |
5 mins |
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The Glass Palace |
This is a nice way to spend a couple of hours maximum. It is just a bit further away than O'Sulloc, and can be walked to depending on your love of walking. Read more here. |
Drive as it you were going to O'Sulloc (See directions above) At the roundabout take a left (3rd exit) drive on a couple of mile/Kms. The Glass Palace is on the right hand side. |
10 mins |
Need a bus, car, or a fairly significant walk...
These are also local, but probably need some form of transportation to get there. Check with a real live person for alternative ways to get here ;-)
Name |
Descriptions |
Directions |
Distance from the GEC driving |
The Japanese Spirited Garden |
Past the Glass Castle - a very relaxing manicured gardens, with lots of Bonsai trees and Jeju Grandfather statues. A lovely couple of hours out! Read more here. |
Just a little bit further on from the Glass Palace (See directions above) The car park is n the right, and you need to cross the road to get to the gardens, which are on the left. |
10 mins |
Norimae Park |
A Japanese garden to be found not far from the GEC. |
10-15 mins |
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The beaches |
There are a number of beaches in Jeju. Some you cannot swim at or go in the water. These beaches are usually sign posted. The following beaches are generally swimmer and paddler friendly. Here are the names of a few |
DIrections will vary. The link in the previous box shows directions to all the beaches mentioned on the left hand side |
Variable |
Mount Songak-san |
I hesitate to put these directions in here, because I know the route we take usually is a lot shorter than the one here! BUT... it gives you an idea of where it is so you can find it on your GPS?Google map, etc... |
30+ mins |
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The Buddha shrine, Mount Sanbang-san |
Once you get there you are close to the ocean front that is the closest to us. If you look down to the ocean from the car park you should be able to see the Tall Ship that will tell the story of the Dutch sailors that landed here many, many years ago. |
Head towards Mount Sanbangsan. Follow the signs to Mount Sanbangsan (Brown signs) As you pass Mount Sanbangsan look to the left. At the foot of this hill you will see a Golden Buddha. Turn left when you see it! |
30-40 Mins |
Hello Kitty Island (Museum) |
FYI ... It's not an Island. It's pink. Kids will love it! Adults almost have to go to see it to believe it! LOL Read more here |
20-30 mins |
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Shinhwa resort |
What's here?... A theme park for kids; hotels; a casino; restaurants; shops; a pub/bar; A residential complex. More coming! Worth a visit ;-) Read more here |
10-15 mins |
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Yeomiji Botanical Gardens |
And if you want venture further afield...
Here are some key sights that are definitely needing transportation, but if you are comfortable with exploring a little further away, then here are some suggestions.
Also, it's probably time to use Google Maps or your GPS ;-) Here's to great adventures!
Also, it's probably time to use Google Maps or your GPS ;-) Here's to great adventures!
Name |
Description |
Distance from the GEC driving |
Mount Halla National Park |
Want a nice long walk in the forests? |
30-40 mins |
Sunrise Peak |
This is the place that is like a crater filled with green you normally see on a Google search for Jeju. There are A LOT OF steps to climb up to the top. Well worth the view. |
40+ mins |
The Haenyo Museum (Pearl diving women of Jeju) |
In the North-Eastern end of the island. A nice museum! The story of the Haenyo is very interesting. These women are amazing. Read more here |
40+ mins |
Jeju Stone Park |
40+ mins |
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Waterfalls |
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