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4-Day UNESCO Island Roadtrip: Jeju Wonder

A 4-day route through Jeju: 16 stops, 7 of them with their own page on this site, with how to get from each stop to the next.

4-Day UNESCO Island Roadtrip: Jeju Wonder

Day 1: Arrival & Western Volcanic Coastline

Getting around (route notes): Rental Car / Express Bus 102

  1. 1. Jeju International Airport Arrival

    Start 10:00 · About 1 h 30 min until the next stop, travel included

    Pick up rental vehicle or board westward coastal express bus

    Jeju Airport Gate 1

  2. 2. Aewol Handam Coastal Trail

    Start 11:30 · About 2 h 30 min until the next stop, travel included

    Scenic walk along black basalt shores with seaside artisan cafes

    Aewol Handam walking trail

  3. 3. Hyeopjae Beach & Biyangdo

    Start 14:00 · About 2 h 30 min until the next stop, travel included

    Marvel at turquoise waters and views of offshore volcanic Biyangdo Island

    Hallim-eup coastal road

    Place page: Hyeopjae & Geumneung Beach

    Hyeopjae & Geumneung Beach

  4. 4. Hallim Park Volcanic Garden

    Start 16:30

    Explore subtropical gardens, bonsai paths, and Hyeopjaegul lava caves

    Opposite Hyeopjae Beach

Day 2: Southern Seogwipo Waterfalls & UNESCO Coast

Getting around (route notes): Coastal Highway 1132

Map of Day 2: 2 stops in order, joined by straight lines13
The numbers follow the order of the stops. Lines are straight, not routes.

  1. 1. Jusangjeolli Hexagonal Column Cliffs

    Start 09:30 · About 2 h 30 min until the next stop, travel included

    Admire dramatic hexagonal columnar basalt joints pounded by roaring waves

    Jungmun Tourist Complex

    Place page: Daepo Jusangjeolli Hexagonal Lava Cliffs

    Daepo Jusangjeolli Hexagonal Lava Cliffs

  2. 2. Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market

    Start 12:00 · About 2 h 30 min until the next stop, travel included

    Taste Hallabong citrus juice, black pork skewers, and garlic fried chicken

    Seogwipo downtown

  3. From Jusangjeolli Hexagonal Column Cliffs

    12.1 km in a straight line from the previous stop; no computed subway or train connection.

    3. Cheonjiyeon Waterfall

    Start 14:30 · About 2 h 30 min until the next stop, travel included

    Walk peaceful subtropical temperate forest trail to the waterfall basin

    Seogwipo port area

    Place page: Cheonjiyeon Waterfall

    Cheonjiyeon Waterfall

  4. 4. Oedolgae Rock & Coastal Olle Route 7

    Start 17:00

    Stroll coastal pine forest cliffs overlooking the 20-meter sea stack

    Olle Route 7 trail head

Day 3: UNESCO Eastern Tuff Cone & Island Culture

Getting around (route notes): Eastern Coastal Road 1136

Map of Day 3: 3 stops in order, joined by straight lines134
The numbers follow the order of the stops. Lines are straight, not routes.

  1. 1. Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak

    Start 06:00 · About 5 h until the next stop, travel included

    Climb the 182m UNESCO volcanic tuff cone for an unforgettable sunrise

    Seongsan-eup

    Place page: Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak (UNESCO)

    Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak (UNESCO)

  2. 2. Jeju Haenyeo Diver Museum

    Start 11:00 · About 3 h until the next stop, travel included

    Watch live ocean diving demonstration by UNESCO heritage female divers

    Hado-ri coastal area

  3. From Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak

    4 km in a straight line from the previous stop; no computed subway or train connection.

    3. Seopjikoji Coastal Promontory

    Start 14:00 · About 3 h until the next stop, travel included

    Walk dramatic coastal ridge overlooking rolling green hills and yellow canola blooms

    10-minute drive south from Seongsan

    Place page: Seopjikoji Coastal Bluff & Canola Fields

    Seopjikoji Coastal Bluff & Canola Fields

  4. From Seopjikoji Coastal Promontory

    13.4 km in a straight line from the previous stop; no computed subway or train connection.

    4. Bijarim Ancient Nutmeg Forest

    Start 17:00

    Breathe therapeutic phytoncide walking along ancient 800-year nutmeg trees

    Gujwa-eup inland forest

    Place page: Bijarim Ancient Nutmeg Tree Forest

    Bijarim Ancient Nutmeg Tree Forest

Day 4: Highland Forest Trails & Traditional Markets

Getting around (route notes): Mount Hallasan Forest Road 1112

  1. 1. Saryeoni Forest Eco-Path

    Start 09:30 · About 3 h until the next stop, travel included

    Walk peaceful red clay path surrounded by towering Japanese cedar trees

    Jeju Central Highland Road

  2. 2. Manjanggul Lava Tube UNESCO Site

    Start 12:30 · About 3 h until the next stop, travel included

    Explore one of the worlds finest lava tubes with 7m stone pillar

    Gujwa-eup

    Place page: Manjanggul Lava Tube Cave (UNESCO)

    Manjanggul Lava Tube Cave (UNESCO)

  3. 3. Dongmun Traditional Market

    Start 15:30 · About 2 h 30 min until the next stop, travel included

    Pick up Omegi rice cakes, dried seafood, and citrus souvenirs

    Jeju City center

  4. 4. Jeju International Airport Departure

    Start 18:00

    Return vehicle and check in for evening return flights

    Jeju Airport departure terminal

About this route

The route and its stop notes are written by this site’s editors; the start times are suggestions. Prices and opening hours are not given here because they change: check each place page, which shows them only from dated official records.

Cover photo: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI 4.0), KOGL Type 1.

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