South Korea · Region
Jeju
A volcanic island off the south coast, Jeju is Korea's beach-and-nature escape — the Hallasan volcano, lava-tube caves, coastal Olle walking trails, and cafés strung along the Aewol coast. It's famous for black pork and its free-diving haenyeo women.
Top attractions
attraction Hyeopjae Beach: Jeju Travel Guide
Hyeopjae Beach, on Jeju's northwest coast in Hallim-eup, is a shallow, turquoise-watered bay backed by white sand and pine trees, with clear views of Biyangdo Island offshore.
attraction Hallim Park: Jeju Travel Guide (4.4★)
Hallim Park on Jeju's west coast packs two lava caves, subtropical gardens, a small zoo and a folk village into one walkable site — plan on 2 to 3 hours. 4.4★ (6,198 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Jeju National Museum: Travel Guide (4.3★)
Jeju National Museum, near Jeju City's coastal Sammu-ro/Iljudong-ro area, is a well-organized stop for understanding the island's volcanic geology, shamanist Tamna-era culture, and Joseon-period exile history before you head out to the natural sights. 4.3★ (2,967 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Sanbanggulsa Temple: Jeju Travel Guide (4.2★)
Sanbanggulsa is a small grotto temple built into a volcanic cliff on Jeju's southwest coast, right beside Yongmeori Coast in Sagye-ri. 4.2★ (179 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Seongsan Ilchulbong: Jeju Travel Guide
Seongsan Ilchulbong ("Sunrise Peak") is a dramatic volcanic tuff cone on Jeju's east coast, famous for sunrise views from its crater rim after a 20-30 minute climb.
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Frequently asked questions about Jeju
How do I get to Jeju?
Jeju (CJU) is a short, high-frequency flight from Seoul (Gimpo) and Busan; rent a car, as public transport is limited.
How many days should I spend in Jeju?
3–4 days to split between the east (Seongsan sunrise peak) and west (Aewol cafés, Hallim) coasts.
What is Jeju known for?
A volcanic island off the south coast, Jeju is Korea's beach-and-nature escape — the Hallasan volcano, lava-tube caves, coastal Olle walking trails, and cafés strung along the Aewol coast. It's famous for black pork and its free-diving haenyeo women.