Top Things to do in Jeju
Top 10 Free Things to do in Jeju, Jeju Island
Jeju is a hot tourist spot, booming with unique attractions. Romantic sunrises and sunsets, mild climate and beautiful sandy beaches make Jeju a popular honeymoon destination. Adventurers can hike to Baeknok Lake at the top of Mount Halla, South Korea’s highest peak. Keep an eye out for the “haenyeo,” female divers gathering fresh seafood, and the iconic “grandfather statues” displayed outside of many restaurants.
Restaurants in Jeju
1. Hamdeok Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 510 reviews
Reviewed By zincx09
The beach has beautiful, clear emerald waters (the pictures doesn’t do the place justice as its much better experienced in person), and a really nice cafe by the sea with good pastries. We got there by Bus 101 from CJU airport followed by a short walk. Near the beach there are tons of places to eat, such that you will be spoilt for choice. Easy to hail a taxi there too for those who wants to travel to their next location by cab. Parking lots available too for those who are driving. Highly recommend this place for beach and sea lovers and those who enjoy coffee by the sea.
2. Udo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,064 reviews
Reviewed By WPC1114 - Hong Kong, China
we went here early morning but already have a lot of visitor. The ferry very convenient, when you in ferry terminal, remember need to fill up a form (like immigration) total 2 sheets and need to keep it because need to check when you return. around 20 mins will be arrive. Udo is very big and beautiful Island, have a lot of local culture and you can spend at least half day to visit. Trips: Although have a lot of restaurants but the price have a little bit higher.
3. Gwaneumsa Temple
4. Hallasan Seongpanak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By JDTS
There are several trails to various peaks of Hallasan. Travelling with family and limited time, we only hiked one of the shorter trails i.e. Eorimok. The 1.3 km trail begins where the car park is. From the car park, it is only a 300 meter hike uphill and you are at the top (the lower peak). Being December, there is already snow (or frost?) at the peak. Magical... Oh, and we took a public bus from Jeju bus terminal which costs us less than KRW 2,000 per person, and the park entrance is free. You only pay for parking if you drive there
5. Hyeopjae Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 467 reviews
Reviewed By stepme
We stayed at Seowipo, near to the seogwipo-si (former) intercity bus terminal and took bus 110 from Jungang Rotary bus stop to Jungmun Tourist Complex. The bus journey about 30 minutes and cost less than 2000won one way. The bus driver could provide change if needed. There was a TV screen at the front of the bus that will flash and announce the current and coming stop in english clearly (Although I did not see Jungmun Tourist Complex on the TV screen, therefore I used GPS to locate instead. You can press the bell to alight. For my other bus trip, the stops were announced correctly and was reliable). We actually stopped that Jungmun Tourist Complex to go the the Teddy bear museum and Cheonjeyeon Falls before proceeding to the beach. Just to note that the bus ride can be a nausea one as the driver usually travel at a high speed as there were many stops they need to embark on. We needed to change bus 702 (opposite the tourist infrmation counter) to Hyeojae beach. It cost 3300 won. The journey on the bus we great as you will pass by paddy field, wind mills and wild flower fields. You will see a beautiful beach 1st ( I think it is Geumneung Beach) but don’t get down, get down at Hyeopjae beach as the view is nicer (about 2 stops away). You can walk down the stretch later (There is a public toilet down the stretch if you need). The weather then (April 26) was 12 to 17 degree Celcius and remember to buy a jacket and windbreaker as it was very windy when we were there. We so blessed that the sky cleared up to reveal one of the most beautiful turquoise beaches I have been. The beach was wide and the colours of the water clear and blue. There are many café where you can buy a hot drink from. Noted that the café only allow you to use the toilet if you buy a drink (the receipt will print the password to get into the toilet). You can always use the public toilet. We decide to walk along the orange and blue ribbon trail (Jeju Olle Route 14) and it was one of the best trail for me. We complete only part of the the trail where we walk through the villages to the fishing port. The route will bring you to a serene path with light house and the wind mills. The the path became rocky nearing the windmills, and we decided to walk out through the rocky back alley of a shellfish place (away from the orange/blue ribbon) and landed at a bus stop. We took bus 702 back to seogwipo. It was a must go beach but only on a clear blue day where the magnificent of the beach will show up.
6. Sehwa Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By knraedavis - Seongnam, South Korea
Amazingly clean and beautiful beach surrounded by cute cafes. Accessible by the bus and safe for swimming and snorkeling.
7. Jeju April 3rd Peace Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By thelonious22
Jeju 4-3 Peace Park educates visitors thoroughly about the Jeju 4-3 Incident which was really almost a genocide when Korean government and US military killed over 30,000 Jeju residents and tortured many more. With Korea on the brink of dividing into two, Jeju residents wrongly suspected of being Communists ended up being victims. The government didn't even go public about the incident until the late 1990's and only officially apologized in the 2000's. The museum describes the build up to the incident and depicts all the horrible details of what the Jeju residents went through. Having gone through grade school in the 1980's when the incident was not public knowledge, this was a very educational experience for me.
8. Handam Park
9. Geumneung Eutteumwon Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By LidiaK186 - Szczecin, Poland
Absolutely stunning beach with great views of Biyangdo Island. Avoid July and August, as it's crowded. Wait for low tide, when the water ebbs quite far and you even take selfie with Stone Man that usually is submerged in the sea. Also great to watch jeju kitesurfing scene i great activity to try out.
