Jeju Island 4-Day Tour: Beaches, Volcanos, Food, and Shopping to Enjoy the Island's Charm

2 cities | 9 attraction(s) | total distance 141 km

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This is a 4-day Jeju Island travel guide, covering attractions, food, and shopping recommendations. The itinerary includes Hamdeok Beach, Seongsan Ilchulbong, Udo Island, Seopjikoji, Hallasan National Park, columnar joints, Jeongbang Waterfall, Shilla Duty-Free Shop, and Dongmun Market, among other important attractions and shopping spots. Through these 4 days, visitors can fully experience Jeju Island's natural scenery, cultural ambiance, and shopping delights.

Day1: Jeju-do > seogwipo

2 attraction(s) · 28 km

This Jeju Island itinerary includes a visit to Hamdeok Beach to enjoy the beautiful beach scenery, followed by a trip to Seongsan Ilchulbong to admire the magnificent volcanic crater and sunrise views.

Hamdeok Beach

Hamdeok Beach is located in the east of Jeju City, and is a popular summer destination for tourists. The beach is clean and the water is shallow with a suitable slope, making it perfect for families with children to play in the water. The site can accommodate up to 50,000 visitors, and has a range of facilities. Meanwhile, the spectacular Xiwu Peak is opposite Hamdeok Beach, and the waves are moderate, making it a good place for coastal surfing. On Jeju's unique basalt coast, the towering lighthouse guides fishermen and enhances the surrounding beauty, creating a beautiful landscape painting. Hamdeok Beach is also an important producer of watermelons on Jeju Island, and coastal seafood restaurants provide fresh sashimi. If you enjoy fishing, there is the Beonchun Fishing ground about 2 kilometers east of the beach, which is also a great choice for experiencing the simple fishing village life.

28 km

Seongsan Ilchulbong

Formed by volcanic eruptions, this unique, crater-style peak is said to resemble an ancient castle.

Day2: Jeju-do

2 attraction(s) · 9 km

This Jeju Island itinerary will explore Udo Island, where visitors can appreciate green grasslands and the azure ocean, and enjoy delicious peanut ice cream. Additionally, the trip includes a visit to Seopjikoji to admire a sea of canola flowers, lighthouses, and white sandy beaches, experiencing a romantic atmosphere and capturing scenic photos.

Udo

Udo Island, a beloved island in Jeju Island. The south side boasts the Bull Head Peak and the Lighthouse Park, and the coastline stretches with cliffs that are uniquely eroded by the sea. The entire island is a lava plateau, with fertile and flat areas scattered throughout. The coastal scenery on the island has attracted numerous film and television works, including the well-known Korean variety shows "Family Birth" and "Two Days and One Night". These famous guests have made Udo Island tourism a beautiful scenic spot.

9 km

seopjikoji

At the end of the trail, there is a lighthouse standing on a protruding land, with a windproof stone wall along the way. Crossing the stone wall reveals a field of rapeseed flowers, blooming brightly every April. The iron steps on the lighthouse make it easy to reach the top, where you can admire the beautiful coastal scenery from the railing. On the wide grassy coastal cliff stands a rock called Xianshi. This is Sheji Cape, formerly known as Sheji, which means prominent terrain in the Jeju Island dialect. This is a corner of the eastern coast of Jeju Island, with a preserved stone structure watchtower on a gentle slope, about 4 meters high and 9 meters long. Sheji Cape became famous because of the TV drama "Locheng Life and Death Love", and now it has attracted more fans because of "The Man Who Became King for the Sake of Love". At Sheji Cape, there is also the earliest TV drama museum in Korea called "All in House". On the way to the lighthouse, the windproof stone wall and the rapeseed field form a beautiful scenery, which can be refreshing.

Day3: Jeju-do > seogwipo

3 attraction(s) · 32 km

A trip to Jeju Island can include hiking in Hallasan National Park to enjoy volcanic geological landscapes, marveling at the wonders of columnar joints, and visiting Jeongbang Waterfall, which plunges directly into the sea, to experience awe-inspiring natural sights.

Hallasan National Park

Hallasan is located in the center of Jeju Island, South Korea, with an altitude of 1,950 meters and a beautiful Baengnokdam crater lake. Since being included in the World Natural Heritage Reserve in 2007, Hallasan has gained attention, but it is not easy to climb to the summit because there is no cable car for tourists. There are five hiking trails to choose from to climb Hallasan, including Dunegeon, Yeongsil, Eorimok, Eoseungsaengak, and Gwaneumsa. The best time to climb is from May to June and September to October, but every season has its own unique charm. Spring brings azaleas, summer brings lush streams, autumn brings vibrant red leaves, and winter brings snow-covered landscapes, all of which can bring endless surprises to climbers. Therefore, we recommend that you prepare fully before hiking, bring hiking poles and wear crampons in winter to prevent slipping and injury.

18 km

Columnar jointing

주상절리

Jeju Island's columnar jointing belt is a natural reserve made up of hexagonal rock pillars formed when lava from Hallasan Mountain flowed into the sea and cooled. These pillars vary in height and shape, and are awe-inspiring in their beauty as if they were intricately carved.

14 km

Seogwipo Jeongbang Waterfall

Oceanside 75-ft. waterfall cascading from a cliff, with its waters flowing into the sea.

Day4: Jeju-do

2 attraction(s) · 16 km

The 4-day itinerary includes visiting the massive volcanic crater Mount Moseul, exploring Seogwipo Sunrise Peak, tasting local delicacies, shopping for Jeju Island specialty goods and duty-free deals, and experiencing the island's natural beauty and cultural charm.