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Jeju-mok Government Office (제주목관아)

11.0Km    2024-03-15

25 Gwandeok-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

The Jeju-mok Government Office was a gwana, or regional government office, that historically served as the center of Jeju Island’s political, administrative, and cultural activities, spanning from its early days as the State of Tamna through the Joseon period. A significant portion of the structure was destroyed in a fire in 1434, leading to subsequent rebuilding efforts. From 1991, archeological excavations were conducted in four stages, enabling the meticulous restoration of several key buildings within the complex. These include the Honghwagak Pavilion, Yeonhuigak Pavilion, Uyeondang Pavilion, Gyullimdang Pavilion, and Gwandeokjeong Pavillion, all of which were restored by December 2002. Additionally, the complex is known for hosting annual nighttime events.

Arario Museum Tapdong Cinema (아라리오 뮤지엄 탑동 시네마)

11.2Km    2023-05-05

14, Tapdong-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Arario Museum Tapdong Cinema was created by Kim Chang-il, a famous artwork collector in Korea, who reused an abandoned building to make a contemporary art museum. The building did not go through extreme renovation, allowing visitors enjoy the building's original features along with the artworks. The underground floor and four ground floors hold exhibits where visitors can take photographs (flash photography not allowed), and the fifth floor houses a souvenir shop and a cafe where visitors can relax and enjoy panoramic views of the old city center and Tap-dong.

Dolhareubang Museum (돌하르방미술관)

11.3Km    2024-03-12

70 Bukchonseo 1-gil, Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Dolhareubang Museum is an outdoor art gallery that exhibits 48 original dolhareubang sculptures recreated by artists native to Jeju Island. Visitors can enjoy the artworks while strolling through the Gotjawal in Jeju. Along the forest path, there are various interpretations of dolhareubang, such as dolhareubang practicing yoga and dolhareubang throwing hearts, providing a fresh perspective on these iconic stone statues.

Jeju Oriental Hotel Casino (제주 오리엔탈호텔 카지노)

11.5Km    2024-03-19

47 Tapdong-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Jeju Oriental Hotel Casino is located at Tapdong Beach, next to the Jeju International Airport. As a casino exclusively for international visitors, it operates around the clock, providing a variety of games, such as blackjack, roulettes, daisai, and baccarat. This ten-story five-star hotel also features various amenities, including restaurants, cafés, a business center, and offers shuttle bus services.

Jeju Museum of Art (제주도립미술관)

11.7Km    2024-03-26

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.

Yongyeon Pond (용연)

11.7Km    2024-10-24

73 Heungun-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Yongyeon Pond, located where water from Hallasan Mountain meets the sea, is aptly named "where dragons frolic,”reflecting its stunning vistas and crystal-clear waters. The Yongyeon Cloud Bridge, spanning the area's cliffs, is particularly famous for its breathtaking night views. Additionally, the area becomes a cultural hub every summer with the Yongyeon Floating Musical Concert, an event that recreates the ambiance of late Joseon-era musical performances held on boats, offering a uniqe blend of history and entertainment.

Jeju Love Land (제주러브랜드)

11.8Km    2024-11-27

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.

HOTEL ELIN / 엘린호텔

11.8Km    2025-03-05

4 , Eunnam 1-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Hotel Elin, located 5 minutes away from Jeju International Airport, is a vocational rehabilitation center and social enterprise for the severely disabled.  Disabled people are in charge of room cleaning, kitchen assistance, and room reservations, with proceeds from the hotel business used to create jobs and welfare for people with disabilities. All rooms are accessible, with beds and ondol heating to keep things cozy, while the Family Suite has a jacuzzi. The hotel is conveniently located for Jeju Provincial Hall, Hall Arboretum and Halla Hospital.

Dokkaebi Road (Mysterious Road) (도깨비 도로(신비의 도로))

11.8Km    2024-12-10

Dokkaebi Road is an amusing road that is also called the Jeju Mysterious Road. It earned its name due to the sensation it gives to the drivers when driving down this steep road. When driving this road, the driver and their passengers will feel like as if the car is moving upward instead of moving down the slope. This is actually an optical illusion, in which the surroundings trick the eye and make the road look like it is tilted in the opposite direction. This phenomenon, however, made Dokkaebi Road a popular tourist site. Various safety facilities are being added to prevent accidents from occurring, and a tourist park is expected to be built along the road in the near future. Drivers are advised to be careful and always look both ways when driving down Dokkaebi Road.
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Yongduam Rock (용두암)

11.9Km    2023-01-13

Yongduam-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Situated on the northern coast in downtown Jeju, Yongduam Rock is an estimated 10-meter-tall stone that has been worn down over time by strong winds and waves into a shape resembling a dragon's head. There are many legends surrounding the rock. One legend has it that a dragon stealing precious jade from Hallasan Mountain was shot down by an arrow from the mountain deity. When he fell down, his body immediately sank into the ocean and his head rapidly froze looking at the sky. Another legend has it that a white horse, who dreamed of being a dragon and ascending to the sky, came to be caught by a soldier and froze into the rock.

From Yongduam Rock, visitors can see haenyeo (female divers) working at catching seafood. Near the rock are various cafes, bars, and restaurants. The coastal road between here and Aewol-eup is popular among couples. Cafes and seafood restaurants began to appear there five years ago and now form a pleasant café village.