30 Incredible Things to Do in Jeju Secret Spots

Jeju Island is an island resort in South Korea that consists of many volcanoes which attract both domestic and international tourists. Tourism in Jeju is focused on its natural beauty, delicious local food, and active island life, which means that there is a lot to visit in Jeju. As popular tourist attractions, such as Hallasan Mountain and Jungmun Beach, get more and more visitors, many other attractive areas on Jeju Island remain relatively unknown.

Here are 30 incredible things you can experience in Jeju’s secret spots:

1. Climb Gueokmul Oreum for tea fields and ocean view, Located in Jeju island, South Korea. A less visited but stunning orgasm, this parasitic volcano presents stunning panoramas at the tip of the island.

2. Take your breath away with the view of the azure waters at Iho Beach, the beautiful sandy beach located along cliffs. It feels quite surreal and is a far cry away from the famous beaches of Jeju.

3. Pet cafes such as the Puppy Café or Racoon Café offer coffee-and-cuteness fix by allowing you to enjoy your coffee with some cuddles from the animals.

4. Visit the beautiful Bamboo Forest in Aewol, a mysterious exotic place with tall bamboo trees and bending roads.

5. Visit splendid rocky cliffs of the crystal-clear North Sea such as Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff.

6. Visit Jeju Folk Village where you can experience the lifestyles of Jeju islanders and see more at folk museums and traditional houses.

7. Stroll through the lush forests to the Cheonjiyeon Waterfall and then admire the waters that cascade into the cool natural pool.

8. Visit the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain, Jeju’s night-time musical fountain, which is located at Aewol.

9. New dishes such as Punjabi, chunks of hand-torn dough flakes in warm soup, can be savored at diners and eateries scattered around the island.

10. Visit the O’Sulloc Tea Museum to taste remarkable teas created with hallabong oranges or even black lava salts.

11. Hire bicycles for a quiet tour of the park and other sparkling coastal areas such as Hyeopjae Beach.

12. Look for murals and vivid paintings depicting typical Korean life and for unique sculptural works at the Tap-dong Fairy Tale Village artist village.

13. Visit the Manjanggul Lava Tube – a part of the Jeju Island Lava Tubes which is included in UNESCO’s tentative list for World Heritage.

14. Explore the serine forested trails around the Sanbangsan Mountain with shamanistic prayer places all over.

15. Jeju Folk Arts Complex should visit to deepen your experience of the island, as it contains folk art and exhibits about Jeju.

16. Visit the sculpture garden at Hallim Park to be amazed by the giant crystal shards sculptures.

17. Visit the unique art gallery located at Seogwipo where you will find the voice of Sagye Art Space in mixed media installations.

18. Have a picnic with your loved ones during the blooming of cherry blossoms in the Yeomiji Botanical Garden.

19. Take a lovely horse ride on the seashore at a place like Hwabuk-ri Horse Ranch to enjoy a spectacular seaside view.

20. Visit the Dongmun Market where you can easily get fresh seafood, different types of fruits and vegetables, and even souvenirs of Korea and tasty street foods.

21. Take a trip to Loveland, a nude outdoor sculpture garden for adults only located in the southern part of the island.

22. Dig deeper beneath the surface of the Jeju April 3 Peace Park & Memorial Sites to see the underground bunkers and tunnels.

23. Take pictures of the multi-shaped rock mounds which is a beautiful scenery found in Jusangjeolli Cliff.

24. A must-try is paragliding which offers an aerial view of the island around areas such as Woljeong Beach.

25. There are several eateries tucked away in the backstreets of Jeju where you can try pheasant broth, abalone porridge, and other specialties found in the wild.

26. Visit luncheons, and open-air hot spring water pools that are at places such as Soesokkak Estuary.

27. Be astonished by the Technicolor neon-lit Hongjo Waterfall Cave which is situated inside the active volcanic crater and with the waterfall inside as well.

28. The Geumneung Eco-Trail features a trek along waterfalls, a picturesque pond, and through bamboo forests.

29. Visit trendy bohemian cafes, local artisan stores, and picturesque locations at Hanlim-eup, a small village in Korea.

30. Exposed to the night sky from the islands’ calm, inland regions, explore the remarkable dark sky parks to feast your eyes on the twinkling stars.

From rich foliage, and remarkable cliffs, to hidden architectural gems, Jeju Island has nooks and crannies to explore with a history hidden in plain sight. Well, go out there and do not let the crowds dictate your experience, explore the island’s calmer and unknown corners on your own!