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Top 24 Best Things to Do in Seogwipo - 2024

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Updated Apr 2024
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    󰺂6.9
    4.6/5
    366 Review
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    "Excellent aquarium! The place is so well maintained and the marine animals are so much better than many other aquariums that I went before."
    Seogwipo.Seongsan llchulbong/Pyoseon-myeon
    39.5km from downtown
    Highlights: Watch a variety of local fish and experience the beauty of Jeju Island’s waterWalk through the underwater tunnel and watch sea creaturesFeel and pet underwater creatures with your children in the touch poolAqua Planet Jeju is located in Seokji, with a total area of 25,600 square meters. It consists of four areas: aquarium, marine stage, marine science and central venue. The volume of the pool is 10,800 tons. The museum displays a total of 48,000 creatures, including whale sharks, dolphins, large sharks, and 10,000 damselfishes. The aquarium has three floors, one underground and two above ground. The entrance is located on the second floor where visitors can start viewing. The second floor reproduces "Jeju and the Sea of the Five Oceans", consisting of the Arctic Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the Antarctic Sea, and displays representative creatures of each ocean. On the first floor, with the theme of "the gorgeous encounter between the ocean and the jungle", visitors can three-dimensionally watch aquatic creatures such as seals and penguins, and the trees and jungles in the museum are lush, which can be described as a veritable "ocean adventure", bringing tourists a tropical rainforest adventure-like experience. The touch pool is also on the first floor. After crossing the "Ocean Adventure", children can put their hands into the pool to have close contact with marine creatures such as magpie sharks, conch shells, and starfish. On the basement level, there is a main pool called "three-dimensional (IMAX) ocean" that "Aquaplanet Jeju" is proud of. The pool is 23 meters long and 8.5 meters high, also known as the "Sea of Jeju". It is reported that in order to better withstand the water pressure, the thickness of the acrylic board is as high as 60 cm, the production cost is about 10 billion won.△ THE OCEAN OF FANTASY. We invite you to the fantasy world of the sea, where everything, from exciting singing and dancing to diving,comes to life!△ Jeju haenyeo performance. One of the many treasures of Jeju Island, the haenyeo. Spend a meaningful time listening directly to the stories of the haenyeo who have always been with you but are not very familiar with.△ Meal time for creatures in the main hall. During the meal time of various marine creatures in the super large main pool of Jeju Island Aqua Planet, interesting ecological stories are staged.△ "Cells of Yumi" Jeju Special Exhibition. Yumi’s cells, whom we got to know through Naver web comics and TV dramas, have transcended the boundaries of graphics and come to the real world as vivid technological art! "Beautiful Cells" Jeju Special Exhibition is South Korea's first experiential art exhibition, introducing various tourist destinations in Jeju Island. Let’s have a wonderful trip to Jeju with the cells!
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  • top_2
    󰺂6.7
    4.7/5
    1826 Review
    "An outstanding and ineffable place to visit! The mountain has a nice contrast with the sea. I also love the greenery and the black sand. If I ever come back to Jeju, I would love to hike up the mountain!"
    Seogwipo.Seongsan llchulbong/Pyoseon-myeon
    42.1km from downtown
    Highlights: Seongsan Sunrise Peak is a rare volcanic body erupting from the sea among the many craters in Jeju Island 100,000 years ago. Sunrise Peak is 182 meters above sea level. On the top of the mountain is a sand bowl-shaped volcano with a diameter of 600 meters and a depth of 90 meters. mouth. 99 sharp stones surround the crater like a huge crown. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, it is very open, with Udo Island to the north, Seokji Cape to the south, and Shishan Peak, Doosan Peak, and Diwei Peak to the west. The sunrise view from the top of Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak will make you sigh involuntarily. If you come here on weekends, you can see that many local Koreans, men and women, young and old, will definitely try to climb to the top of the mountain, because the more you climb up, the more breathtaking the scenery, and only when you get to the top of the mountain can you see the coastline better The vast sea and the magnificent idyllic scenery on the grassland, so since you are here, you must insist on climbing to the top of the mountain! Sunrise Peak was once used as agricultural land, but now there are more than 200 kinds of plants such as purple awn, vines, and angelica, and various animals such as pheasants. Since the ridge is covered with grass, it is possible to take a walk or ride one of the short-legged horses here. In addition, the nearby rape blossoms bloom brilliantly in spring, and it is even more wonderful to watch the sunrise during this time. This is also the location of the popular Korean dramas "My Name is Kim Sam Soon" and "MyGirl". In addition, every year around New Year's Day, the Seongsan Sunrise Festival held here, a grand festival and unique folk culture, will surely make you unforgettable for a lifetime.
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    󰺂6.6
    4.5/5
    1396 Review
    From5.58
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    "Ticket bought can be used on the spot. Literally a museum for people to appreciate bears, there’s also a colouring room for kids."
    Seogwipo.Jungmun
    13.8km from downtown
    Highlights: The Jeju Teddy Bear Museum conveys the century-old teddy culture and collects limited edition teddy bears from all over the world. While experiencing the visual feast, it seems to return to the age of innocence. The museum is located at the entrance of the Chinese tourist area in Seogwipo City. As soon as you enter the entrance of the museum, you can see a pair of teddy bears bowing to you. Some content also introduces the long history of teddy bears, it is recommended to take a good look before visiting. The whole hall is divided into two parts: indoor and outdoor. The indoor is roughly divided into the history hall on the first floor, which introduces the major historical events of the teddy bear from the birth of 100 years ago to the present. Character teddy bear and other composition. You can see some scenes composed of teddy bears, such as the return of Hong Kong, the Terracotta Warriors, the human landing on the moon, the Normandy landing, the Titanic, the Berlin Wall, the opening of Disneyland, etc. In the art gallery on the 2nd floor, you can see the teddy bears used in the Korean drama "Palace", the teddy bears with 125 carats of gemstones, and the Louis Vuitton teddy bears worth about 1.3 million yuan. The outdoor exhibition hall is the Teddylin theme park. There is a circular plaza that reproduces Pontiac cars and buildings in the 1950s, a polar bear family enjoying water play, a picnic family, an Asian black bear family, and a love fountain where Teddy gets married and holds a wedding. Every hour on the hour When the clock is located, a pair of cute bears will emerge from it! If you are really tired from walking, don't forget to sit down and take a close photo with the bears. If you want to enjoy the scenery of Jeju Island while tasting delicious food, you can also go to the fast food restaurants, cafes and bars in the museum. The price of fast food restaurants is not expensive, hamburgers and ice cream taste good, and there are many people who eat them.
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    󰺂6.4
    4.6/5
    654 Review
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    "Took a winter hike up the Eorimok trail and it was very exciting journey walking through the snow was tough getting up the slopes. it’s even tougher going down the slopes and was slippery! recommended crampons is a must for winter. the place to hike if you visit Jeju. don’t miss this adventure!!!"
    Seogwipo.Halla Mountain National Park
    12.1km from downtown
    Highlights: Halla Mountain is 1950 meters above sea level. It is a dormant volcano. There are more than 2,000 kinds of plants and more than 4,000 kinds of animals vertically distributed with the increase of altitude. The volcanic lake "Bailutan". Since there is no cable car, one way to visit Hallasan is to hike up. There are many mountaineering routes on Halla Mountain, but the only ones that can reach Bailutan are Chengbanyue Mountain and Guanyin Temple. The one-way climbing route of Hallasan Mountain is within 10 kilometers, and you can go back and forth on the same day. Climbing to Halla Mountain, you can experience the four seasons of warmth, heat, coolness and coldness in one day. Spring and autumn are the golden tourist seasons for Hallasan Mountain, but in fact, there are beautiful scenery all year round, from the sea of flowers in spring, the green forests and streams in summer, to the mountains full of red leaves in autumn and the vast snow field in winter. You can spend a day or half a day climbing Hallasan. If you choose a day trip, you must climb to the top of the mountain to overlook the beautiful scenery of Jeju’s Seogwipo coast, and the Jindalai (that is, azalea red) near the top of the mountain is integrated with the Jeju white juniper, which is still a hundred years old after death, which is also unique. A scene. It is recommended to go up the mountain from the Guanyin Temple route, and after arriving at Bailutan, go down the mountain from the Chengbanyue route. Although the route of Guanyin Temple is steep, the scenery along the way, such as Tamla Valley, Ant Shepherd, and the Sanctuary of the Triangle Peak, is varied and interesting. Although the route of Chengbanyue is the longest among the mountaineering routes, the route is relatively flat. There is a large area of Korean fir forest, and if you are lucky, you can also see animals such as white-backed woodpeckers, badger pigs, and deer. If you choose a half-day tour, it is recommended to go up the mountain from the Yurimu route, and after arriving at Mount Wei Shi, go down by the Lingshi route. Yurimu is an easier route to climb, and can see the mysterious mountain terrain of Jeju at a glance; while the Lingshi route is difficult to climb, but the distance is short. You can still see the beautiful scenery of Lingshi Qiyan, pine forest, five hundred Arhats, etc., and you can also observe the deer up close.
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    󰺂6.1
    4.6/5
    378 Review
    From7.24
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 140 reviews
    "Smaller attractions, you can come and see it when you pass by. It is not worth it for a special trip. It is suitable for taking pictures. There are no other characteristics. In fact, you can refer to Disney to engage in some doll characters. The whole game is almost 20 minutes away."
    Seogwipo.Andeok-myeon
    19.8km from downtown
    Highlights: Jeju Island, known as the "Hawaii of South Korea", in addition to the beautiful natural scenery, there are many large and small museums of various shapes and sizes. The newly opened Hello Kitty theme pavilion in Seogwipo in 2013 will bring a super dreamy pink world to all girls around the world. The Hello Kitty Theme Pavilion is based on the theme of "One Day Tour of Happiness in the World". It is divided into three layers according to dreams, magic and healing. Kitty elements flow in every corner. There is a map at the entrance on the first floor, which can be photographed with a mobile phone. Then there's the ticket office, then the gift shop, which you can buy after you've gone through it all. Then you can go to the Wish diary next to it and take a photo of it. There are three major themes on the first floor, Kitty History Museum, Kitty's Home and Kitty's School, which record and show Kitty's happy pink day. Walking into the first floor, the sky is full of pink, pink castles, princess dresses, Kitty cats and cafes. All the pink elements will melt your girly heart instantly. The Kitty History Museum is located on the left side of the first floor. It shows the growth process of Kitty over the past 40 years, from the original Kitty born in 1974 wearing blue suspenders and a red bow to Alice Kitty in 2013. You can also find out what Kitty looked like the year you were born, and it must be meaningful to take a photo with it. The first floor is not the "Kitty's home". The Kitty home built according to the original version is a two-story red-roofed and white hut. The first floor is the living room and kitchen, and the second floor is the bedroom. , Even the spoons, cups, lampshades, etc. are printed with Kitty, and the eyes are all pink, which makes people look full of happiness. After visiting Kitty's home, you can visit Kitty's school. The red bus that Kitty takes to school every day is parked in front of the school. There are magic libraries, art classrooms, music classes, etc. on the campus, showing the cute side of Kitty who loves learning and life. Parents and children can experience art courses together here, and return to their innocent childhood together in a space full of cute happiness. If the first floor is HelloKitty's pink daily life paradise, then the second floor is a magical purple zone full of dreams. On the "Miracle Road" with the theme of forest, sea and starry sky, Kitty leads us into her magical journey. In Miracle Cave, you can put your head into the transparent hole to get a glimpse of the mystery of the universe, or you can find your own star in the "ocean of constellations", press the button, and watch the bright star rise above your head . If you have love, try tossing a coin into the "Miracle Fountain", maybe your wish will come true! In addition, in "Kitty's World" you can see Kitty wearing traditional clothes from 27 countries, and you can see Kitty wearing Chinese cheongsam. The Art Gallery on Rainbow Road on the second floor is a space for long-term exhibitions of Kitty's works. Only here can you see such a complete, unique and colorful variety of works. HelloKitty fans must not miss it. If the whole family is playing, parents can also let the children jump in the airbags in the "Rainbow Game Time" and enjoy a happy time. Older children can also experience the thrill of rock climbing. If you are tired of shopping, the most popular one on the second floor is "Hello Kitty Cafe". Compared with the Hello Kitty Cafe in Seoul, it is more spacious and the Kitty elements are more vividly displayed. The cute Kitty image made of coffee latte art, the mini cake in the shape of Kitty's round face, etc., these cute and sweet magic, people can't bear to eat them. The price of coffee is around 4,000-6,000 won, and cakes and desserts are around 5,000-11,000 won. You can sit on the Kitty-shaped sofa as if you were a little princess. After eating dessert, you can continue to play on the third floor, where the healing space includes a 3D cinema and a "rooftop courtyard". The 3D cinema is open from 10:00-11:30, every 30 minutes, and the film is about 8 minutes long, without additional payment. Here you can not only enjoy Kitty's 3D cartoon movies, but also interactive experience together. If you want to watch it, don’t forget to arrange the time reasonably. After you arrive, you can go up to the third floor to watch the movie, and then play layer by layer. In addition, there is a large sky garden on the roof. When the weather is good, you can stand in the garden, breathe the fresh air of Jeju Island, and take pictures with the big HelloKitty under the blue sky.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do in Seogwipo?
Some Best Things to Do in Seogwipo include:Aqua Planet Jeju|Seongsan Ilchulbong|Teddy Bear Museum|Hallasan National Park|Hello Kitty Island
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Seogwipo?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Seogwipo include:Aqua Planet Jeju:4.6|Seongsan Ilchulbong:4.7|Teddy Bear Museum:4.5|Hallasan National Park:4.6|Hello Kitty Island:4.6
At what locations in Seogwipo can Best Things to Do in Seogwipo be found?
The Best Things to Do in Seogwipo are mainly located in:Aqua Planet Jeju:Seogwipo|Seongsan Ilchulbong:Seogwipo|Teddy Bear Museum:Seogwipo|Hallasan National Park:Seogwipo|Hello Kitty Island:Seogwipo