Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sanbanggulsa Grotto – Jeju (산방굴사(제주))’. 💡 Overview It is said that the peak of Hallasan Mountain where Baekrokho Lake now exists was taken off and thrown away, which then became Sanbangsan Mountain. The myth describes how unlike other mountains on Jejudo Island, this mountain does not have a…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Cheonjiyeonpokpo Falls [UNESCO Global Geopark] (천지연폭포 (제주도 국가지질공원))’. 💡 Overview The water of Cheonjiyeonpokpo Falls appears to fall from the heavens, giving it its name, meaning “sky connected with land.” The wooded area around the falls is home to the wild dampalsu trees, designated as Natural Monument, as…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gimnyeongsagul Cave [UNESCO World Heritage] (김녕사굴 [유네스코 세계자연유산])’. 💡 Overview Gimnyeongsagul Cave is located close to Manjanggul Cave in the northeastern part of Jeju Island. The name of the cave, “Sagul,” comes from the snake-like formation of the cave (“sa” meaning serpent). The entrance of the cave is…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Geumsan Park (Nabeup Subtropical Forest Zone) (금산공원 (납읍난대림지대))’. 💡 Overview Geumsan Park is a dense evergreen forest near a village in Aeweol-eup, Jeju-si. The forest is the sole evergreen forest remaining in the flatlands of western Jeju, and is home to tall evergreens and 60 species of subtropical…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Dodu-dong Rainbow Coastal Road (도두동 무지개해안도로)’. 💡 Overview Dodu-dong Rainbow Coastal Road is a unique road located 10 minutes away by car from the airport. Locals had been voicing their opinions on adding colors to the protective walls installed along the coastal road in order to prevent cars…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Suwolbong Tuff Cone and Chagwi Coast (수월봉과 차귀해안)’. 💡 Overview Located at the western end of Jeju Island, Suwolbong Tuff Cone, a small mountain, is famous for being a favorite sunset viewing place. The mountain has vertical cliffs spreading out like a scroll painting, created from the sea…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Dotoreum Parasitic Cone (돛오름(돝오름))’. 💡 Overview This oreum, or parasitic cone, is located southwest of Bijarim Forest. Its name “Dot” comes from the Jeju dialect for pig, as the shape of the peak is said to resemble a pig. Dotoreum Parasitic Cone is home to a wide variety…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Nonjinmul (논짓물)’. 💡 Overview Nonjinmul is a natural beach created as spring water flows into the sea, causing seawater and freshwater to meet. “Nonjinmul” means “just throwing away the water” because the spring water rises up close to the coast and cannot be used for agricultural or drinking…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seogwipo Gasiri Village (Noksan-ro Canola Flower Road) (서귀포 가시리마을 (녹산로 유채꽃도로))’. 💡 Overview Seogwipo Gasiri Village is where canola flowers and cherry blossoms bloom simultaneously over a 10-kiliometer section from its access road every April, boasting a picturesque driving route. The combination of yellow canola flowers and light…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jeju Horse Park (조랑말체험공원)’. 💡 Overview Jeju Horse Park offers a venue to promote Jeju’s horse culture in an easy and fun way. The park has kept intact the 600-year history of nomadic culture at the site of Gasi-ri Village which used to house Gammajang, the place for…