🚗 Coastal Drive 🏖️ Beaches ☕ Café Culture 🏡 Folk Villages 🌲 Nature Trails 🍲 Local Cuisine 📸 Photo Spots
Jeju Travel Guide — Beaches · Scenic Drives · Cafés · Nature Trails · Local Foods · Culture Heritage
Jeju is more than an island—it’s a feeling. Turquoise beaches, lava cliffs, cedar-scented forests, and café windows framing the sea turn every day into a slow, beautiful story. This link hub connects seven deep-dive guides covering coastal road trips, best beaches, ocean-view cafés, folk villages, forest therapy, local cuisine, and iconic photo spots. Follow the flow and you’ll not only see Jeju—you’ll feel it.
1) The Heart of Jeju — Nature, Culture, and Island Vibes
Jeju (제주도) blends volcanic drama with everyday warmth. Mornings rise at Seongsan Ilchulbong, afternoons drift through Aewol’s glass-front cafés, and evenings glow over Hallasan’s silhouette. Between UNESCO lava tubes, cedar forests like Saryeoni, and markets steaming with black pork BBQ and abalone, the island invites you to slow down, breathe deeper, and travel with intention. Use this hub to jump into the themes you love, or follow our loop route for a balanced first visit.
2) Inside the Series — Pick Your Perfect Chapter
- 🚗 Jeju Coastal Drive Itinerary — Route 1132 from Seongsan to Aewol: sunrise peaks, cliff cafés, and hidden pull-offs for dreamy photos.
- 🏖️ Jeju’s Most Beautiful Beaches — Hamdeok’s emerald shallows, Hyeopjae sunsets, Woljeongri surf culture, and romantic Iho lighthouses.
- ☕ Jeju Café Culture — Aewol, Seogwipo, Gwakji: ocean views, minimal design, local roasters, and photogenic brunch spots.
- 🏡 Traditional Jeju Villages — Seongeup folk life, stone houses, Dolhareubang guardians, crafts, and cultural tours.
- 🌲 Nature Trails & Forest Therapy — Hallasan hikes, Bijarim cedars, Saryeoni healing walks, and seasonal color guides.
- 🍲 Jeju Food & Local Cuisine — Black pork BBQ, abalone porridge, tangerine desserts, seafood markets, and local drinks.
- 📸 Best Photo Spots in Jeju — Yongnuni Oreum sunrise, Sanbangsan sunsets, Jusangjeolli cliffs, Camellia Hill, and O’sulloc tea fields.
3) How to Explore This Series
Follow the island clockwise for an effortless arc: East (Seongsan & Udo) → South (Seogwipo & waterfalls) → West (Aewol, Hyeopjae, O’sulloc) → North (Jeju City & markets). Start with the coastal drive, choose 1–2 beaches, schedule one forest day for healing, add a folk-village morning, and end with sunset tea fields and night markets. This flow keeps transfers short, sunsets golden, and your Jeju story perfectly balanced.
