Jeju Stone Culture: Explore UNESCO Heritage Sites

Discover Jeju’s volcanic wonders, unique culture, and UNESCO heritage sites on a private guided taxi tour of East Jeju Island.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jeju Stone Park - Jeju Stone Park was inspired by Jeju’s culture and applications of stones. The main theme focuses on the foundation and identity of Jeju Island, based on the myth of Seolmundae Halmang (Grandmother Seolmundae), who created Jeju Island and the stones of Obaek Janggun (Five Hundred Generals). The park serves as a historical and cultural space where collected stones respresent Jeju’s foundation and culture.

  • Seongeup Folk Village - Seongeup Folk Village, located at the foot of Mt. Halla on Jeju Island, is a small town that holds a vast amount of culture.
    Cultural properties in the folk village have been handed down from generation to generation and include treasures such as residential houses, Confucian shrines and schools, ancient government offices, stone statues, large millstones (pulled by horses or ox), fortress ruins, and stone monuments.
    The Seongeup Folk Village shows the unique culture of Jeju Island: the black lava rock walls, the straight but curvy alleys to block the wind, and the stone grandfather statues (Harubang).

  • Seopjikoji - Seopjikoji is a scenic cape which is known for its beautiful coastal views, rugged cliffs, and lush greenery. It offers panoramic views of the sea and surrounding landscape, making it a popular spot for visitors to enjoy nature and take in the picturesque scenery. The cape is also famous for its fields of canola flowers that bloom in the spring, adding to the charm of the area.

  • Seongsan Ilchulbong - [Seongsan Sunrise Peak,] also known as Seongsan Ilchulbong, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a volcanic tuff cone formed by hydrovolcanic eruptions upon a shallow seabed about 5,000 years ago. Although the peak rises 182 meters above sea level, it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the ocean and nearby islands. The crater is a popular spot for tourists and hikers, especially during sunrise when the view is particularly breathtaking.
    (*Women Divers’ Show is performed every day at 2:00 p.m.)

  • Haenyeo Museum - The Jeju Haenyeo Museum was built to help re-evaluate haenyeo culture in Jeju and record, preserve and provide education about their significant contributions, socially, economically and historically. On display are informative exhibits with information regarding the local environment, fishing villages, folk culture, and fisheries industry, with the unique haenyeo culture at the center of it all.
    Jeju Island’s haenyeo diving women were the main breadwinners in the local economy through diving and farming. In doing so they contributed greatly to the development of Jeju Island. They are a symbol of industry and toughness, but it is also true that they have generally been undervalued in society.

  • Saryeoni Forest Path - 〔Saryeoni Forest Path〕 is a favorite place in Jeju for those looking to have a tranquil and relaxing walk. The path cuts through the dense Japanese cedar forest growing between Mulchat Oreum and Saryeoni Oreum. While the vast majority of the trees growing here are Japanese cedar, visitors can also see Japanese oak, birch, snowbell trees, and cypress trees along this 550-meter-long trail. The forest trail is known as one of Jeju’s top 31 hidden attractions, and is well-known as being very well protected. It is very popular among tourists who enjoy hiking.

  • Woljeongri Beach - Woljeongri Beach is where you can see the beautiful emerald sea and white sandy beach spreading out like a picture. Woljeong literally means (even) “the moon stays” fasinated by its beauty. Close your eyes and imagine the bright moon shines above the beautiful sea at night. As more and more travelers visited the beach to appreciate its beauty, many restaurants, cafes, and lodging facilities started to form along the shoreline. The beach is also a popular location for a variety of water sports such as surfing, snorkeling, and kayaking.

What's Included
  • Driver speaks Korean (may speak simple English phrases)
  • English-speaking staff available for coordination
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Fuel & parking fees included
  • Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel in downtown Jeju City
  • 40 to 60 minute lunch break
What's Not Included
  • Admission fees to be paid by guests (10~15 usd per person)
  • Driver’s lunch (10,000 krw)/ Personal expenses/ Food & drinks
  • Pick-up & drop-off outside downtown Jeju City, there is an additional charge of 30,000~40,000 krw
  • Gratuities
  • For every 30 minutes of overtime, you will pay to driver(regular taxi 15,000 krw/jumbo 20,000 krw)
Additional Information

You will experience Jeju’s culture of stones when you visit Jeju Stone Culture Park. Jeju Island is a volcanic island formed by volcanic explosions and lava flows. In the Seongeup Folk Village you can experience unique culture of Jeju Island. Seongsan Sunrise Peak is a UNESCO-designated World Natural Heritage and its shape is really unique. Also you will have an opportunity to watch women divers’ performance and see them dive into the sea. The culture of women divers is inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This tour must be the highlight of your visit to Jeju Island.

Location
Jeju Stone Park
San119 Gyorae-ri, Jocheon-eup,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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