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Daejeonghyanggyo Confucian School (대정향교)

Daejeonghyanggyo Confucian School (대정향교)

17.4Km    2019-12-26

165-17, Hyanggyo-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-742-8866

Daejeonghyanggyo was a Confucian school during Joseon Dynasty. Although the exact date of construction is uncertain, it is estimated that the building was built around the same time as Daejeonghyeon in 1416.

The school was originally located inside Bukseong but it was once moved outside of Dongmun and then again to the site of Seoseong. It was finally moved to Dansan Oreum where it remains to this day. At present, Daejeonghyanggyo Confucian School consists of Daeseongjeon, Myeongryundang, Dongjae, Seojae Shinsammun, Daeseongmun, Dongmalmun and Dongjeongmun. Daeseongjeon was remodeled in 1669, 1688, and 1752. Myeongryundang was rebuilt in 1772. After several instances of remodeling and rebuilding, Daeseongjeon was remodeled again in 1993. The Confucian school was designated as the Jeju Tangible Cultural Asset No. 4 in August 1971.

Biwon (비원)

Biwon (비원)

17.8Km    2021-03-24

3-1, Sumogwon-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-712-8899

This is a restaurant specializing in Samgyetang (Korean ginseng chicken soup), a recipe that is handed down to the second generation. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jeju-si, Jeju-do. The most famous menu is ginseng chicken soup.

Wyne Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (와인피부과)

Wyne Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (와인피부과)

17.8Km    2024-06-27

3178, 1100-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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Halla Arboretum (한라수목원)

17.8Km    2024-10-18

72 Sumogwon-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-710-7575

Halla Arboretum is home to nearly 1,100 species of plants, including both natvie jeju flora and exotic subtropical species. The arboretum offers visiors with the opportunity to enojy a variety of wildflowers throughout the year. It features specialized gardens dedicated to rare Jeju plants, orchids, aquatic plants, along with greenhouses and a forest bath site located along the Gwangioreum Trail. The trail is known for its gentle incline, making it ideal for leisurely strolls. These walks offer the ideal opportunity to fully appreciate the fragrant array of flowers blooming along the path..

Hwansang Gotjawal Forest (환상숲곶자왈공원)

Hwansang Gotjawal Forest (환상숲곶자왈공원)

17.8Km    2024-12-13

594-1 Nokchabunjae-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-772-2488

Hwansang Gotjawal Forest is the filming site of the BTS Young Forever Part 2 album preview video and the f(x) 4 Walls music video. A variety of flora and fauna reside on the lava terrain here, rather than soil. The forest showcases Jeju's unique primeval ecosystem. As you enter the landscape, created by the intertwined ferns and massive tree roots, you will feel as if you were in a different space and time. Guided forest tours are provided every hour. Reservations are required to join the tour.

Sumokwon Night Market (수목원길야시장)

17.9Km    2023-02-16

69, Eunsu-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-742-3700

Sumokwon Theme Park is a multi-purpose theme park-style tourist complex located in the oldest and largest pine tree colony on Jejudo Island. In 2018, "Sumokwon Night Market" was established in the theme park over 13,223 square meters of land. It is the country's first-ever night market to be set up in the heart of nature, inside a pine forest. Its primary objective was to create job opportunities for multicultural families and was also planned as a night market in which young start-ups and local small traders can take part. Currently, a total of 18 food trucks are in operation including two by multicultural families, nine by young start-ups and seven by Jeju locals. Around 30 teams of sellers consisting of small local traders are in business. Visitors can sit on benches installed throughout the park and enjoy delicious late-night snacks such as burgers, gimbap and udon. In addition to food trucks, it is also fun to check out shops that sell adorable items and souvenirs.

Nexon Computer Museum (넥슨컴퓨터박물관)

18.0Km    2018-09-03

3198-8, 1100-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Nexon Computer Museum is a computer museum run by Nexon, an online game developing company. Visitors can learn about the history of games and computers, and imagine the future while walking through the museum. The keyboard-shaped waffles sold at the cafe in the museum are also well-known.

Halla Ecological Forest (한라생태숲)

Halla Ecological Forest (한라생태숲)

18.0Km    2021-06-11

2596, 516-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-710-8688

Spanning 196 hectares, Halla Ecological (Eco) Forest is home to 288,000 trees representing 333 indigenous plant species. Having been designated as a conservation area, the forest provides plenty of great opportunities to observe and learn about Jeju's diversified ecosystem through various facilities including an observatory, plant nurseries, walking trails, and more. The forest also features 13 themed forests with low-impact facilities to preserve the essence of the forest. Visitors can sign up for the forest experience program to enjoy the walking trails within the forest.

Geumsan Park (Nabeup Subtropical Forest Zone) (금산공원 (납읍난대림지대))

Geumsan Park (Nabeup Subtropical Forest Zone) (금산공원 (납읍난대림지대))

18.0Km    2022-12-29

Nabeup-ri, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

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 plants. The forest is preserved and protected as a Natural Monument and a natural resource for academic research. Collecting plants and hunting in the forest are strictly prohibited.

Gwangwon (광원)

Gwangwon (광원)

18.1Km    2021-03-24

3208, 1100-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-744-1000

It is a place that sells the best Japanese beef, recognized by locals. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jeju-si, Jeju-do. The representative menu is grilled tenderloin.