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Things to see in Jeju City (South Korea): 49 places and when to go
Jeju City is a city in South Korea with around 408,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 49 places in and around it, mainly Nature (22), Mountains (19), With kids (10). The best known are Hallasan, Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes and Love Land. The best time to come is April to May and September to October; also possible: November to March, June and August. In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- South Korea · 33.5101, 126.5219
- Population
- About 408,000
- Places
- 49 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (22) · Mountains (19) · With kids (10) · Museums and art (7) · Hiking (4) · Food and drink (3)
- Best time
- April to May and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March, June and August.
- Nearest airport
- CJU Jeju City, 2.7 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Hallasan, at 1,947 m.
What to see in Jeju City
The places in and around Jeju City, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- HallasanMountain in Jeju, South Korea17 km
- Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava TubesWorld nature heritage site in South Korea23 km
- Love LandSculpture garden7.1 km
- Hallasan National ParkNational park in Jeju-do, South Korea13 km
- ManjanggulLavea tube cave area in Jeju city, Jeju-do, South Korea23 km
- Immaculate Conception Cathedral, JejuChurch in Jeju, South Korea223 m
- Jeju National MuseumMuseum in Jeju, South Korea2.5 km
- Nexon Computer MuseumSouth Korean museum5.5 km
- Hyeopjae BeachBeach in Jeju, South Korea6.2 km
- Seongeup Folk VillageFolk village in Seogwipo, South Korea29 km
- DodubongExtinct volcano in Jeju Province, South Korea5.0 km
- Jeju Shinhwa WorldEntertainment complex on Jeju Island, South Korea30 km
- Jeju Dongmun Traditional MarketTraditional market in Jeju City, South Korea535 m
- BulgeunoreumSummit19 km
- CheonaoreumSummit14 km
- ChilgoreumSummit26 km
- EodooreumSummit22 km
- GonaebongSummit18 km
- GwaoreumSummit20 km
- InjeongoreumSummit26 km
- IpsanbongHill in South Korea22 km
- Kimnyoung Maze ParkHedge maze on Jeju Island, South Korea23 km
- Lee Jung Seop Art GalleryMuseum30 km
- MoraiakMountain in South Korea25 km
And the other 25, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Soroksan, Muryeongari, Sansemioreum, Sara Peak, Suak, Susanbong, Wondang-bong, Yechonmang, Yeongjusan
- With kids: 9.81 PARK, Jeju Stone Park, Jeju Water World Water Park, Manjanggul Cave Park, Mazeland, Seri World Miro Park, Serikart World
- Museums and art: ARTE MUSEUM, Jeju World Automobile Museum, Jeju World Cup Stadium World Cultural Museum
- Hiking: Gwaneumsa Trail, Olle trail 5 wheelchair, Sara Oreum Trail, Seongpanak Trail
- Food and drink: Hallasan Soju, Magpie Brewery and Taproom
When to go to Jeju City
The best time to visit Jeju City is April to May and September to October; also possible: November to March, June and August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:01
- FebPossible10:48
- MarPossible11:45
- AprBest time12:50
- MayBest time13:44
- JunPossible14:13
- JulBetter not14:01
- AugPossible13:15
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:09
- NovPossible10:14
- DecPossible9:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 47. In September, 49 of the 49 places are at their best.
When to go to South Korea in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Jeju City
The nearest main airport is Jeju International Airport (CJU, Jeju City), 2.7 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Korea (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Mokpo10 places145 km
- Yeosu24 places177 km
- Gwangju27 places188 km
- Jeonju20 places265 km
- Changwon14 places268 km
- Iksan10 places273 km
And all of South Korea, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Jeju City?
The best known: Hallasan, Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes, Love Land, Hallasan National Park, Manjanggul. In all, 49 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Jeju City?
April to May and September to October; also possible: November to March, June and August. In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 47.
How do you get to Jeju City?
The nearest main airport is Jeju International Airport (CJU), 2.7 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Jeju City as the destination and these 49 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- South KoreaBefore travelling to South Korea: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days.
- Nature228 places for nature in South Korea, from Hallasan to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to May and September to October. Each with its own season by altitude
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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