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Jeju Folklore & Natural History Museum (제주민속자연사박물관)
40 Samseong-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
The Jeju Folklore & Natural History Museum showcases the island's unique traditional culture and natural environment. It features exhibits on Jeju’s natural history, folklore, marine life, and an interactive Jeju Experience Center. Enhancing visitor engamgent, the museum includes dioramas and animated films. A highlight of the Sea Exhibition Hall is the 13m-long skeleton of a Bryde's whale, discovered dead on a jeju beach in 2004.
Jeju Food and Wine Festival (제주푸드앤와인페스티벌)
38 Sinhwayeoksa-ro 304beon-gil, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
The Jeju Food & Wine Festival (JFWF), Jeju’s premier gastronomic festival, is a cultural event that showcases the value of Jeju’s local ingredients and culinary heritage to both domestic and international audiences through dishes crafted from the island’s pristine produce. The festival presents a diverse program of culinary experiences, including Gala Dinners featuring multi-course fine dining by renowned chefs, and Gourmet Week, which highlights collaborations with chefs, celebrities, and brands at leading local establishments. Signature ingredients of Jeju, such as its famed pork, are showcased through curated dining events led by top restaurants and guest chefs. Visitors can also take part in interactive cooking classes, dessert and café showcases, and other programs that allow one to fully experience Jeju's gastronomic culture.
Jeju Glass Castle (제주 유리의성)
462 Nokchabunjae-ro, Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
Jeju Glass Castle is a theme park centered around glass art, featuring exhibition halls, gardens, and an array of glass sculptures. The park showcases nearly 250 glass structures across six different areas, which include the world's first glass maze, the world's largest glass globe, and various glass creations such as diamonds, fences, and bridges. Additionally, it houses works by famous glass artists from around the world, including those from Italy, Czech Republic, and Japan.
Jeju Glass Museum (제주유리박물관)
1403, Jungsanganseo-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
Jeju Glass Museum (originally the Gimpo Glass Museum and SongHee Glass House), has been making a significant contribution to the advancement of Korean glass art over the past several years through constant research and innovation. The museum opened on March 1, 2008, and has state-of-the-art facilities including a glass art exhibition hall, studio with a kiln, glass-blowing room, and glass processing room. With an expansive area totaling 3,500 pyeong and a broad grass field for displaying artwork, it is a perfect place to study and learn. The museum also offers some programs for visitors to learn and gain a greater appreciation for glass art.
Jeju Haenyeo Museum (제주해녀박물관)
26 Haenyeobangmulgwan-gil, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
The culture of Jeju's female divers, known as haenyeo, which has been inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It exhibits the history of Jeju's haenyeo culture dating back to ancient times, with all the exhibits donated by the haenyeo themselves. The museum even features a replica of a haenyeo's house and provides detailed exhibitions on their food culture, upbringing, semi-agricultural and semi-fishing culture, yeongdeunggut, and more.
Jeju Holic Museum (제주홀릭뮤지엄)
2835 Pyeonghwa-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
Jeju Holic Museum is located in what used to be a senior care facility that closed down. The museum tells the story of Jeju through five different spaces, using unique and modern ways of storytelling.
Jeju Horse Park (조랑말체험공원)
381-15 Noksan-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
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 raising the best horses during the Joseon dynasty. The park includes the Jeju Horse Museum, Ttarabi horseback riding track, Maeum Cafe, Mongol Yurt Guesthouse, camping site, Art Shop, and an experience place to focus on the Project for a New Cultural Space Creation through the support of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. The Jeju Horse Museum was the first national museum created by a village and its main theme covers the history and culture of the village. It is also regarded as a new form of community business model.
Jeju International Peace Center (제주국제평화센터)
227-24, Jungmungwangwang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
After the Korean government declared Jeju Island an "island of world peace," it has since been trying to maintain its peaceful image and built an International Peace Center. The Jeju International Peace Center exhibits north and south peace exchanges between international peace activists, as well as Nobel Peace Prize winners, and the works of people who have helped Korea. The 3rd gallery displays wax sculptures of world famous people who have practiced peace, such as Mother Theresa, Mahatma Gandhi, and popular Korean entertainers including Bae Yong-Jun, Lee Byeong-Heon, and Lee Young-Ae.
Jeju International Tourism Marathon Festival (제주국제관광마라톤축제)
209 Gimnyeong-ro, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
The Jeju International Tourism Marathon Festival, which began in 1995, is the first citizen-participation marathon in Korea that allows the general public to participate. It is a sports festival that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, families, and couples, featuring a marathon course along the beautiful coastline of Jeju.
Jeju Island Special Tourist Zone (제주도 관광특구)
Jeju-do
Located to the southwest of the Korean Peninsula, the island of Jeju is Korea's largest tourist destination. The entire island has been designated as a special tourist zone, and it's easy to see why: there is hardly any spot on the island that is not photogenic. Unlike mainland Korea, which has a temperate climate, Jeju boasts a climate that is closer to subtropical. Hallasan Mountain, lying at the center of the island, is surrounded by 368 parasitic cones, known as "Oreum." Eleven beaches have been designated as tourist beaches, but including those that are not officially designated, the island features nearly thirty beaches in total. Famous beaches include Iho Tewoo Beach, Samyang Beach, Hyeopjae Beach, Geumneung Beach, and Gwakji Beach. Jeju's renowned Olle Trails, a system of hiking paths, span a total length of 425 kilometers and would take about fifteen days to complete in their entirety.
Jeju Jeolmul Recreational Forest (제주절물자연휴양림)
584, Myeongnim-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
Jeju Jeolmul Recreational Forest opened on July 23, 1997. The forest is comprised of both a natural Japanese cedar forest and a man-made forest. The combination of the sea breeze and the shade of the forest canopy over the walking paths make it a cool attraction all year round. The recreational forest features a promenade, waterfall, pond, grass square, wood-crafting studio, and more. There are forest cabins available for lodging.
Jeju Leports Land (제주레포츠랜드㈜)
47 , Waheulsangseo 2-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
Jeju Leports Land is located on the eastern side of Jeju Island and is the country's largest kart experience center. It is a multi-complex leisure experience center with programs such as mountain buggy, zip line, survival field, four season sledding, and more. There are also accommodation facilties such as pensions and guest houses.
Jeju Love Land (제주러브랜드)
2894-72 1100-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
Jeju Love Land is a modern-themed park that creatively interprets sex through art. The entire park is a vast artistic space featuring a variety of works approached from perspectives of enjoyment and humor. At night, the park is beautifully illuminated with colorful and exotic lights, creating a mysterious ambiance. It's consistently popular among couples. Additionally, there are gift shops, cafés and restaurants available.
JEJU Maple Hotel / 제주 메이플호텔
41 , Wonnohyeong 3-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
The Maple Hotel is in New Jeju, a 5-minute drive from Jeju International Airport, and close to the Jeju Provincial Office. The hotel offers three types of accomodation: family rooms with a double bed and large seating area; twin rooms with a single bed and a double bed; and double rooms with a double bed and a small table. Rooms are spacious, comfy and clean. The location is convenient for sight-seeing, with Iho Tewoo Beach a 7-minute drive away, and Dodu Port, Yongduam Rock, and Dongmun Traditional Market 15 minutes away.
Jeju Museum of Art (제주도립미술관)
2894-78, 1100-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
Located halfway up Hallasan Mountain, Jeju Museum of Art is a provincial art museum distinguished by its unique concrete exterior, designed to resemble a block of concrete floating on water. The museum's outside garden provides a serene setting, allowing visitor to take leisurely strolls among the sculptures installed throughout. Here, visitors can simultaneously appreciate the beauty of the island’s landscapes and the museum's art collection. Additionally, the museum features a rooftop garden, which offers panoramic views of the majestic Hallasan Mountain.
Jeju National Museum (국립제주박물관)
17, Iljudong-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
Opened on June 15, 2001, Jeju National Museum is a history museum that displays, preserves and studies Jeju Island’s historical and cultural assets. Jeju National Museum houses various remains excavated from ruins, including meaningful relics from the prehistoric age through to the Joseon dynasty. It boasts unique traditional culture and holds special exhibitions each year.
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