Author's Note
Note

PART 01 Jeju at a glance

Jeju by keyword
Jeju by district
If you are a beginner, this is a must!
The more you know, the more you see: Jeju's history
Jeju now

PART 02 Jeju Travel Guide by Season

Jeju Monthly Travel at a Glance
A must-visit place for your spring trip to Jeju!
Spring travel course: March to May
A must-visit place for your summer trip to Jeju!
Summer travel course: June to August
A must-visit place for your fall trip to Jeju!
Fall Travel Course: September to November
A must-visit place for your Jeju winter trip!
Winter travel course December to February

PART 03 How to Travel Jeju Island Most Wonderfully

Jeju's Sea Star Charming Points
A great seaside path for a walk
Yongcheon spring water, great for water play
Jeju's diverse oreums are full of charm.
A beautiful sunset spot that only I know about
Jeju Forest, a great place for walking
Jeju, the photos of your life are here!
Activities to enjoy Jeju Island
Activities to enjoy Jeju's sea
Experiential travel with children
You don't want to miss it! A great road to drive on.
Jeju Architectural Tour
Jeju's Art Soul Museum Tour
Must-Try Jeju's Representative Food
Authentic local cuisine that requires a spirit of challenge
4 Best Cafes with a Local Atmosphere
A life-changing coffee and bakery cafe in Jeju
Experience and view the tangerine orchard from the cafe
Time for Me, Book Cafe & Independent Bookstore
Only in Jeju! Unique Desserts
A Jeju bar that will make you drunk on travel and romance
Jeju's Unique Souvenir Shop
Jeju Island Travel with Your Dog

PART 04 Time to meet the real Jeju

AREA 01 Start and end your trip here for a day!
Jeju City
Here are the top 5 must-sees!
Detailed map
Recommended spots

AREA 02 The harmony of emerald sea, white sand beach, and rounded hill
Western part of Jeju City
Here are the top 5 must-sees!
Detailed map
Recommended spots

AREA 03 Jeju's pristine nature and rural stone wall scenery!
Eastern part of Jeju City
Here are the top 5 must-sees!
Detailed map
Recommended spots

AREA 04 A small town with exotic coastal scenery loved by artists
Seogwipo city center
Here are the top 5 must-sees!
Detailed map
Recommended spots

AREA 05 Unique volcanic geological sites and a trip to South Korea's southernmost island
West of Seogwipo City
Here are the top 5 must-sees!
Detailed map
Recommended spots

AREA 06 A place that shines even brighter in the chilly winter and early spring!
Eastern part of Seogwipo City
Here are the top 5 must-sees!
Detailed map
Recommended spots

PART 05 Hallasan, Island, Olle

Hallasan is Jeju Island itself.
-Hallasan Mountain climbing course, Hallasan Mountain's embraced peaks, Hallasan Mountain's famous fall foliage spots

Island to island, island tour
-Udo, Chujado, Biyangdo, Gapado, Marado, Chagwido

Jeju Olle: A Landscape You Can Only See on Foot
-Learning Olle signs and what to prepare, Olle etiquette & usage tips, recommended Olle trails, Jeju Olle Traveler Center

Real Guide
Charles Tour, a one-day tour for backpackers
Jeju Hanaro Mart raid
Jeju Horse Story
Let's take a photo of our lives at the Hangpaduri Hangmong Historic Site, a flower garden in all four seasons.
Suwolbong Geological Trail: A Magnificent Volcanic Ash Layer Created by Nature
Jeju's spring sea treasure, seaweed
A carrot full of charm
How to truly enjoy the Seogwipo sea
Jeju's representative painter, Storm Painter Byeon Si-ji
A special way to enjoy the western sea of ​​Seogwipo
Jeju's folk life tools
A collection of Jeju tangerine-filled snacks
Jeju's diverse citrus fruits

PART 06 Wise Travel Preparation

Start preparing for your trip
Getting to Jeju, Jeju City Transportation, Jeju Travel Tips, Travel Apps & Websites

Accommodation for your Jeju trip

Index

What is your Jeju dream?
Jeju's scenery is different depending on the season and month.

Everyone's romantic notion of Jeju is different.
A cup of coffee in a cafe surrounded by the dazzling snowscape of Hallasan Mountain, fields of yellow canola flowers, and tangerine orchards.
However, the time when this dream can be realized is different for everyone.
To see the snow flowers on Hallasan Mountain, you should go to Sanbangsan Mountain in February and Gasiri in May to enjoy the rape blossoms.
Many people who did not know this fact and went to Jeju Island only after seeing photos on social media were disappointed because they could not see what they wanted.
『Real Jeju』 has put special effort into recommending courses by month, season, and theme.
From beginners to frequent Jeju travelers, we've included must-see attractions and seasonal dishes by season for easy reference, and we've highlighted them once more in the "Monthly Travel Calendar" provided as an appendix.
Let's think about how to realize your travel dreams with "Real Jeju."

Jeju's geography concepts made easy and simple!

You may have heard of famous place names in Jeju such as Aewol, Gujwa, and Sehwa.
But surprisingly, there are many people who do not know much about Jeju's geographical concept.
"Real Jeju" introduces Jeju Island, centered around Mt. Halla in the center of the island, with Jeju City to the north and Seogwipo City to the south.
Each city is divided into downtown, eastern, and western regions to help you understand the regional concept at a glance.
The attractions, restaurants/cafes, and shops introduced in each region were carefully selected by two authors living in Jeju, adding local flavor to the traveler's perspective.
In particular, for the revised edition, in addition to comprehensive research, we added places that travelers like and that would be helpful to them from 'Jeju These Days'.


To make the most of your trip to Jeju
Don't miss out, the real guide

"Real Jeju" doesn't stop at simply dividing the region into sections and introducing only the spots.
It enriches your trip by providing reading material on interesting topics from time to time.
We will tell you what foods are good to buy at Jeju City Hanaro Mart, the differences between various citrus fruits such as Cheonhyehyang, Hallabong, and Hwanggeumhyang, and in which season they are best, what dishes are made with the famous Gujwa carrots, and what the best activities to enjoy at the Seogwipo beach are.
Don't miss the 'Real Guide' corner, which will make your trip even more special.

If you go to Jeju, you should go at least once
Hallasan Mountain, surrounding islands, and Olle

It is no exaggeration to say that Baekrokdam, located on the summit of Hallasan Mountain, which stands tall in the middle of the island, is Jeju's crater.
Hallasan Mountain, the highest mountain in South Korea, boasts a variety of scenery, including azaleas and rhododendrons in spring, green leaves in summer, autumn foliage, and snow flowers in winter.
We introduce the Hallasan Mountain climbing course, surrounding peaks, and famous fall foliage spots.


Jeju Island is made up of about 80 islands, including the main island. We provide information on Udo, Gapado, Marado, Biyangdo, Chagwido, and Chujado, which are similar yet different from the main island, so plan an island trip that suits your taste.
Also, if there is a pilgrimage route to Santiago, there is Olle in Jeju.
Among the 27 Olle trails, we introduce trails that are suitable for solo hikers or beginners, and we have compiled information on what to prepare and what you need to know before hiking Olle.

Let your stay become a journey
Prepare thoroughly for your trip to Jeju

People often think that preparing for a trip to Jeju Island only involves booking flights, rental cars, and accommodations. However, with more people taking boats and more travelers using buses instead of rental cars, the number of things to prepare has diversified depending on each person's travel pattern.
In keeping with this travel trend, 『Real Jeju』 has added information on basic travel preparations, various methods of entry, and routes and descriptions of major bus routes and tourist attraction loop buses.
We also put a lot of effort into introducing accommodations so that staying in Jeju becomes a trip in itself.
Explore a wide range of accommodations, including 26 hotels, guesthouses, and private pensions, tailored to your tastes and budget.
Looking at the accommodation information, you can get a glimpse of the two authors' tastes. They selected places that are not overly expensive but allow you to really feel the mood of Jeju.
Let's take a closer look to make sure that our stay becomes a journey.