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Window-seat photos along Jeju's northwest coast — from Yeondae-pogu and Maimot in Iho, past Hagwi-hang and Susan-bong, on to Gonae-ri before the turn for Seoul.
Onpyeong-ri
Onpyeong-dong Port — a sleepy fishing harbor at the eastern edge of Seongsan that also holds Tamna's founding myth, the working memory of the haenyeo, and the centuries-old Hwanhae-jangseong coastal wall, all stacked along the same six kilometers of basalt shore.
Hamdeok
A quiet shoreline just east of Jeongju Port in Hamdeok — clear tide pools, mossy volcanic rock, and a wide-open view of Seoubong across the water. The calmer side of Jeju's most popular beach.
seogwipo
Just 300 meters from where my grandfather's house once stood, a 16th-century Joseon fortress almost vanished into downtown Seogwipo — torn apart by Japanese rule, the 4·3 upheaval, and decades of urban sprawl. Here is how Seogwijinji came back, and what is left to see today.
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A quiet seaside village on Jeju's west coast, Gwideok-ri hides a small hill with wide sea views, a vanished spring in the rocks, and the legend of Yeongdeung Halmang — the wind goddess who brings spring to the island.
jeju olle trail
Olle Course 7 is often called the highlight of the Jeju Olle trail system. On a rainy day, I walked a short stretch near Dombenang-gol — past columnar joints, subtropical ravines, and views of Beomseom Island. You don't need the full 17.7 km to feel what makes this trail special.
Some places don't sound exciting at all. Sanghyowon (상효원) is one of them. But it turned out to be a genuinely pleasant surprise. The name Sanghyowon might sound plain, but it's an honest one — the garden sits in Sanghyo, so they just named it after the
gwonje oreum
There's a volcano on campus. Gwonje Oreum has been quietly sitting inside Jeju National University since long before the university even existed.
myeongwoljinseong
Myeongwoljinseong, the largest of Jeju's nine garrison fortresses, was built in 1510 and rebuilt in stone in 1592 to defend the island's northwest coast. Walk the restored south gate and barbican, and trace the hidden remnants of a fortress that once anchored Jeju's coastal defense.
Stories, Places & Memories of Jeju Island
Yongduam Haechon sits on the coastal road just east of Jeju Airport — one of the better plane-spotting spots on the island. Also: old photos, a kid who wanted to be a pilot, and 2026.
A walk along the Byeoldo Hwanhaejangseong — Jeju's ancient coastal defense wall in Hwabuk-dong — and the layered history behind every stone, from the Goryeo period to the present day.
The Jeju Haenyeo Anti-Japanese Movement Memorial Park commemorates one of Korea's most remarkable acts of resistance — a women-led uprising born from the sea. Discover the stories of the haenyeo who defied colonial rule and shaped history.
A clean, well-located city hotel in Jeju — ideal for solo travelers or pairs looking for a comfortable base near the airport and Nuwemaru Street.
Deep in eastern Jeju, a 600-year-old fortress wall still stands — surrounding a schoolyard. Susan Jinseong, built in 1439 to defend against coastal raiders, survived because a village school made it home. A fortress that found a second life.
