[2025 Seogwipo Attraction] Travel Guide for Baengnokdam Lake (Updated Apr)

Gwaneumsa Temple Ascent ↑ ~ Seongpanak Descent ↓ The Gwaneumsa Temple ascent route is about 8.7 km long, with steep slopes and high difficulty, but the scenery along the way is varied, suitable for hikers with plenty of energy and confidence who want to see more scenery. Seongpanak Descent Route The Seongpanak descent route is about 9.6 km long, with relatively gentle terrain, suitable for hikers who want to conserve their energy. When you get close to the top of the mountain, the last 2 km of this route will reveal volcanic landforms, and the scenery will become clear and open. Hiking Routes: 1/ Seongpanak Route, 9.6 km in total, Gwaneumsa Temple Descent ↓ 2/ Gwaneumsa Temple Route, 8.7 km in total, Seongpanak Descent ↓ High Difficulty 3/ Eorimok Route, 14 km in total, few tourists, quiet, Yeongsil Descent ↓ 4/ Yeongsil Route, simple route, suitable for first-time hikers, Eorimok Descent ↓ ☞ Hiking Gear / Windproof Quick-drying Clothes - Hat and Sunglasses - Bring a Jacket ☞ Hiking Shoes and Trekking Shoes are Essential - Protect Ankles - Trekking Poles - Trash Bags, etc. ☞ Water and Food / Bring 1.5 liters of water, chocolate, gimbap, etc. ☞ Reservation / Gwaneumsa Temple and Seongpanak (Reservation Required) Refer to Official Website Limited to 3,000 people per day, please make a reservation in advance ☞ Safety and Environmental Protection: Bring a First Aid Kit and Communication Tools - Take Your Trash Down the Mountain Hallasan Mountain Guide Recommended Route: Eorimok ↑ - Yeongsil ↓ (No Reservation/Route Required) The first section of the Eorimok route is mainly forest and steps, with a fast climb and relatively monotonous scenery, but you must persevere. Once you get out of the dense forest, you will feel that the hard work in the first part is worth it, with forests, springs, and alpine meadows. From the observation deck, you can see the distant city and the sea! After reaching the shelter at the end of the Eorimok route, follow the signs to choose the Yeongsil direction to descend. The descent is mainly on rocky roads with a steep slope, which can be slippery - wear non-slip shoes. The scenery on the way down may include clouds passing by, which is truly beautiful.

📍Travel introduction Baekrokdam 🚩Travel route Seongpanak~Baekrokdam~Gwaneumsa 🏖️Landmark 🚇Transportation Bus Jeju Bus Terminal No. 281 📷Photo spot Baekrokdam 🍜Recommended restaurants 🏠Recommended accommodations 💡Notes 2024.12.02 (Tue) Hallasan 20km 7 hours 21 minutes Seongpanak (06:48)~Jindallaebat Shelter (08:54)~ Baekrokdam (10:13)~Samgakbong Shelter (12:05)~ Gwaneumsa (14:09) Take the first bus 281 (05:50) from Jeju Terminal in front of the accommodation and arrive at Seongpanak in 40 minutes. Equipped with crampons, 2km is not necessary, but it is annoying to take it off, eat snacks at the shelter, and set off, Have triangle kimbap and cola at the azalea field The weather is good, so you can see Baeknokdam well There are only a few people waiting in line for the summit, about 10 people, but two middle-aged women are squeezing in, and one is "angry" and standing in front of me, and the other two are 10 minutes late and join me, saying they are friends. Oh my, The wind is strong at the summit, but it is not that cold The upper part of Samgakbong is beautiful At the shelter of Samgakbong, Have bread and coffee, and quickly descend to Gwaneumsa Walk for 40 minutes, get off at Jeju National University on bus number 475 (14:55) There are many buses to Jeju City Hall, so at Dong-in Spa World Have a snack at Dongmun Market after fighting and a cup of Idia Coffee Flight at 8:30, 2 hours to spare... #Hallasan #Baeknokdam #Seongpanak #Gwaneumsa #Full picture

📍Hallasan, Baekrokdam Before the spring flowers fall and the rainy season comes, I quickly climbed Hallasan to see Baekrokdam. May is a good season to climb Hallasan because the azaleas are in bloom and the weather is not too hot. Despite the rainy season, the top of the mountain was clear and I was able to see the beautiful Baekrokdam! #SeogwipoTravel

📍Hallasan Baekrokdam -Gwaneumsa~Seongpanak Course There are many courses on Hallasan! There are only two courses where you can see Baekrokdam✌️, the Gwaneumsa Course and Seongpanak Course.⛰️ The difficulty level is very high because you can see Baekrokdam! (The trail is long and the difficulty of the hike is high, so the website recommends group hiking, warning of safety accidents such as leg fractures or exhaustion due to exhaustion!)😱 The Gwaneumsa course is more difficult than Seongpanak, but there are many nearby natural attractions.🌳 On the other hand, the Seongpanak course is gentler than Gwaneumsa and the distant scenery is beautiful.⛰️ Since there are usually many injuries when descending, we decided to go up to Gwaneumsa and come down Seongpanak.🥾 Hallasan at the end of February was in the middle of winter, to the point where the phrase "spring in March" seemed meaningless.❄️ At the beginning, the snow had melted and the ground was muddy, but after about an hour and a half to two hours of climbing, it started to turn into a snowy mountain.🏔 It was my first time climbing a proper snowy mountain, and I felt with my body that crampons and hiking sticks were essential! Nevertheless, Hallasan covered in white snow was enchanting. It felt like I was in a dream the whole way up.☺️ On February 25th, when we climbed, we hurried up because they said there might be a strong wind warning.🏃‍♀️ The path to Baekrokdam on Hallasan can be controlled depending on the weather, so you need luck. When we reached the summit, the wind was so strong that it was hard to support myself, so I understood why it was controlled.🌬 It was difficult to eat at the summit, so we ate lunch at Jindallae Shelter on the way down.🍜 We climbed nonstop for a total of 8 hours, but I recommend leaving early and taking it easy by setting aside 9-10 hours.👍 Many people wonder how they can carry heavy equipment like crampons, hiking boots, and hiking sticks all the way to Jeju Island.🥾 I was able to travel to Jeju Island lightly by using a service called Oshare that rents and returns them in Jeju Island! (My own review!) In addition to mountaineering equipment, they also rent camping, snow cooling, cameras, and other equipment, so I think it would be good to use them.👍 ✔️The most important thing for winter hiking is body temperature control. Wear several thin layers that make you wonder if it's okay to wear this many thick layers. It gets very cold when you reach the summit🥶 ✔️You have to make reservations online for the Seongpanak Course and Gwaneumsa Course, so you definitely have to make a reservation in advance. The number of people allowed per day is limited⏰️ ✔️Ice axes, hiking sticks, gloves, and hats are essential!🧤 ✔️For meals, use combat rations, heat-generating foods, and thermos flasks.🍴 #Hallasan Mountain Climbing #Hallasan Baekrokdam #Travel Destination Introduction #Travel Recommendation #Late-February Travel #February Travel Destination Recommendation #Tourist Destination Review

I came to see the snow-covered snowy mountain of Baekrokdam, Hallasan, Jeju Island * Schedule Hiking date: 2023.01.21 / Course: Seongpanak - Seongpanak Hiking time: 6 hours for hiking, 4 hours for descent, 1 hour for summit, total of 10 hours * Schedule Arrival at 6 am, wear winter hiking gear (crampons, spats, etc.) and depart at 6:30, 8 am Sokbat Shelter, 9 am Saraoreum entrance, 10 am Jindallaebat Shelter arrival, 12:30 pm arrival at summit, take pictures and have lunch, 1:30 pm descent, finish at 5 pm * What to bring Hiking gear (crampons, spats, hiking sticks, hiking boots, hiking bag) Trash bag, food (cup ramen, kimbap, jelly, chocolate, fruit, etc.), electrolyte drink, water, wet tissues, tissues, thermos, disposable spoon, chopsticks, Hot pack, socks to change into * Hiking clothes Top: Inner, Heattech, Polarity, Thin lightweight padding, Thick lightweight padding If you feel cold a lot, add a windbreaker and wear several thin layers. Bottoms: Thin leggings, fleece leggings, Gore-Tex functional leggings (warm + waterproof) More than 2 layers of socks, attach hot packs to neck + shoulders / stomach / back / thighs #Jeju travel #Hallasan #Baekrokdam #Winter hiking #Snow mountain #Hallasan climbing #Seongpanak

#snowflower #wintertrip #hiking #hikingtrip #Hallasan #Hallasanclimbing #Hallasanpickupservice #Hallasanaccommodation #guesthouse I went before it was completely snowy, so only the summit was covered with snow! So it was a little easier to climb. It went up pretty quickly, and it took about 8 hours round trip? The ramen and kimbap I ate at the shelter were really delicious! Be sure to buy kimbap at the entrance and go up, and be well prepared before you go. The climb is a little tedious, but the view is amazing when you get to the summit💙 🌟Guesthouse: Hallasan Dokkaebi Guesthouse Recommendation✨ The owner is so kind and nice. He makes rice balls and picks you up when you go👍🏻👍🏻

《Climbing Mt. Halla via Seongpanak Course》 Climbing Mt. Halla, which was on my Jeju Island travel bucket list ⛰ There are two courses to the summit of Mt. Halla: Seongpanak and Gwaneumsa! Both courses require advance reservations on the website. It took 8 hours round trip, and I also stopped by Saraoreum Observatory on the way down. I rented hiking sticks and hiking boots at the Mt. Halla guesthouse. #Jeju Island #Jeju Island Nature #jejudo #Mt. Halla #Baeknokdam #Mt. Halla Summit #Baeknokdam Crater #Mt. Halla View #Seongpanak Course #Jeju Island Travel Course #Jeju Island Gram #Jeju Island Travel Destination Recommendation #Places to Visit in Jeju Island #Jeju Island Travel

📍Jeju Hallasan, Baekrokdam I finally went to Hallasan! It took about 10 hours round trip,, Sticks are essential! Crampons are essential! The weather was clear, so I could see Baekrokdam clearly. Even children can do it! #Domestic travel #Youth travel #Traveling alone #I'm here now #Life shot spot #Winter travel #Safe travel

1. Hallasan Mountain—A Pilgrimage to Volcanic Myths and Ecological Epics As Korea's only "Triple Crown" World Natural Heritage site, Hallasan Mountain, standing at 1,950 meters, is the spiritual totem of Jeju Island. Over 2,000 plant species and 4,000 animal species are vertically distributed here, together with the crater lake "Baengnokdam," composing a symphony of volcanoes and life. 2. Trip Highlights: The Ultimate Aesthetics of Volcanic Hiking 1. Gwaneumsa Trail × Seongpanak Trail | A Two-Sided Sanctuary for Summiters Gwaneumsa Trail: A steep 9.6 km climb, traversing the fern forests of the Tamra Valley and the volcanic tundra of Ant Meadow, with occasional glimpses of roe deer leaping through the mist. Seongpanak Trail: Korean fir forests form a green dome, the tapping of white-backed woodpeckers resonates with the volcanic rocks, and from the summit, the sapphire sheen of the Seogwipo coastline unfolds. 2. Yeongsilgiam × Oreum Meadow | A Golden Combination for a Half-Day Hike Yeongsilgiam: A cluster of volcanic pillars resembling 500 Arhats, rated as the top of "Jeju's Ten Scenic Wonders" by *Korea Geographic*. In autumn, maple leaves clash with the dark rock walls, creating a visual spectacle. Oreum Meadow: A volcanic grassland at an altitude of 1,700 meters. From April to June, Jeju azaleas blaze across the mountains, and moss shimmers like emerald under the sunlight. 3. The Secret Legend of the Dol Hareubang Encounter the statues of Dol Hareubang, the guardian deity of Jeju Island, along the way. Touch the simple faces carved from volcanic basalt and listen to the ancient belief of the ancestors that "the mountain is God." 3. Itinerary (3 Days and 2 Nights) DAY 1: Jeju Gathering, the Prelude to a Volcanic Wonderland 6pm Welcome Dinner with the Guide: CNY 200/person. Jeju black pork barbecue with Hallasan citrus juice. Accommodation: Grand Hyatt Jeju (ocean view rooms available). Soak in the open-air hot springs to relieve flight fatigue. DAY 2: Full-Day Hallasan Hike | A 20 km Volcanic Epic 9am Ascend from the Gwaneumsa Trail. 12pm Picnic at 1,500 meters above sea level (CNY 70 lunchbox: Abalone seaweed rice rolls + citrus tea). 5pm Summit certificate awarding ceremony. Encounter short-legged horses strolling through the meadows on the return trip at dusk. Evening Talk: The guide shares secrets of the volcanic monitoring station and the migration history of Jeju's haenyeo (female divers). DAY 3: Light Return Trip, Taking Away a Piece of Volcanic Memory 7am After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy free time. We recommend purchasing Hallasan honey and volcanic rock essential oil soap. 4. Practical Guide ⏰ Best Seasons April–June: Azalea blossoms and the thawing of Baengnokdam Lake October–November: Fir forests and carpets of red leaves 🥾 Packing List Mandatory Equipment: Windproof jacket (temperature difference at the summit reaches 15°C), trekking poles (for anti-slip on volcanic rock sections) Photography Tip: Bring a polarizing filter to capture the mirror reflection of Baengnokdam Lake ⚠️ Cautionary Advice There are no supply points on the Gwaneumsa Trail; bring your own 2L water bladder. Drone flights are prohibited at the summit (World Heritage Protection Regulations) 5. Why Choose This Route? Professional Escort: 1:8 guide ratio, certified interpretation of volcanic geology and ecological secrets Cultural Accolade: Summit certificate + Dol Hareubang amulet, adding a sense of ritual to the hike Gradient Design: Choose between a full-day 20 km challenge and a half-day light hike 🛣 Hiking Distance: 20 km 🕰 Hiking Duration: 8 h 🔥 Difficulty Level: ⭐⭐⭐ ------------------------------ Click the link below for more details 👇 ------------------------------

#JanuaryTravelSupportEvent #Hallasan When I first started climbing Hallasan, I wondered if I could do it since I couldn't even climb a small mountain in front of my house, but if I just wanted to see Baekrokdam, I could climb to the top! I was lucky enough to see the clear Baekrokdam, and it was so beautiful and pretty❤️ You have to start descending at 2:30!

#2024TravelReview #WinterTravel During my winter trip to Jeju, I headed to Hallasan Mountain and enjoyed the stunning views of the snowy mountains. The snow-capped mountain tops sparkled in the sun, creating a stunning landscape. Standing on the top of the mountain and looking at the snow-capped mountains in the distance, it feels like you are in a pure fairy tale world. This scene of snow-capped mountains moved me deeply. In addition, I visited the columnar joint belt and saw the magnificent art of ice and snow on the rocks in winter. Nature has sculpted these spectacular rock landscapes in its own unique way, which makes me marvel at the wonders of nature. During this winter trip, I also climbed the Chengshan Sunrise Peak and witnessed the first rays of dawn in the winter morning. At that moment, the sun slowly rose and shone on the snow, which was a beautiful sight. This magnificent sunrise scene made me feel the mystery and grandeur of winter nature. Finally, I visited the camellia and orange groves and strolled among the winter flowers. Although nature goes dormant during the winter, the delicate flowers and verdant trees are still full of life, creating a peaceful and beautiful scene. This winter trip was very rewarding and every attraction left a deep impression on me. I was deeply fascinated by the beauty of Jeju in winter. This will be a trip I will never forget. #Jeju Island

#JejuTravel I visited Baekrokdam, the highest peak in Jeju Island and South Korea, which is said to require three generations of virtue to climb. The weather was cold and it took quite a long time to climb, but fortunately, it didn't snow much, so I succeeded without much difficulty. Baekrokdam is a must-climb if you are healthy in life. This is a place I would definitely recommend to Jeju travelers. Location: 15-1 San, Topyeong-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju

##2024 Travel Review Take the 111 at 6 a.m. and head to Seongpanak Mountain Before dawn, we have already started our mountain climbing journey After passing two way stations (you need to arrive at the second way station before 11:30), we finally boarded Bailutan after 6 hours! The top of the mountain is covered with snow, which is unique. However, it is very windy and cold at the top of the mountain. We are going down the mountain in the direction of Guanyin Temple. There are many and big stairs, and it is easy to fall if there is snow, so we must wear crampons! Things to note ⚠️Bring crampons ⚠️Bring food and water (there are no supplies above) ⚠️Pay attention to the time (no more sessions after 11:30/12:30) ⚠️Apply for a mountaineering permit (not required for mountaineering in December) ⚠️Take a photo of yourself in Bailutan and get a certificate after going down the mountain😍

#AutumnTravel 🌿 Hallasan Baekrokdam, that beautiful moment 🌿 Baekrokdam, found at the top of Hallasan, in the middle of Jeju Island. ⛰️ The silence and peace that can only be felt here were so beautiful. A place where the sky and the earth meet, in the clear and cold air, it felt like all the worries in the world disappeared? The difficult climb, everything disappeared in front of the scenery I saw there… Looking at the water color of Baekrokdam, I could not help but think that it was really good to come ‘here’. ✨ I wondered when I would be able to come back again, and that moment was so precious that it was a beauty that was hard to capture even in a photo. 🌸 If you are planning a trip to Jeju Island, I recommend hiking Hallasan Baekrokdam :) #Hallasan #Baekrokdam #JejuIsland #PlacesToVisitInJeju #JejuTravel #Hiking

Baengnokdam, Hallasan Summit We climbed up via Gwaneumsa and descended via Seongpanak. For those visiting in winter, it's recommended to start as soon as the gates open at dawn. Although it might be dark initially, it will soon get brighter. Starting early allows you to take breaks or spend more time at the summit leisurely. While descending, our legs were exhausted, so we took long breaks and explored various spots, which made us come down quite late, but we still managed to make it before the closing time. The weather at Baengnokdam changes frequently, so don't be disappointed if you can't see the pond immediately. The clouds might clear up soon, giving you a view of the pond.

If you take the early morning boat from Mokpo to Jeju Island, it is the perfect time to climb Mt. Halla. I was going to wear one thick layer because it would be stuffy if I wore multiple layers, but my dad said not to, so I ended up wearing multiple layers. There is a reason for this. No matter how winter it is, as you climb, you sweat and get hot, so you have to take off one layer and put it back on again and repeat this process. I went up the Seongpanak course, but I had to arrive at the Jindallaebat Shelter by 12:30 to climb. (It has now changed to 12:00.) I climbed up like that and saw the beautiful Baeknokdam, and when I came down, it was probably around 7:00. I really recommend doing some exercise before you go. I didn't even want to know why. Still, I can't forget Mt. Halla and Baeknokdam covered in snow. A warm-up exercise, food to eat, and a little sweet are essential before you climb!! #Jeju Island #Places to visit in Jeju Island #Hiking #Jindallae Field Shelter #Seongpanak Course #Baekrokdam #Hallasan

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