Only the real local stuff — oreum, the sea, the food. GYULI knows it all.
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Located on Myeongnim-ro in Jeju City, Jeju 4·3 Peace Park is said to have been built to remember and pass on the memory of the Jeju 4·3 incident, a historical tragedy
Akkeun Darangswi Oreum takes its name from being smaller than its neighbor, Darangswi Oreum — and the silver grass wrapped around its crater is said to be what people remember most
Located in Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo, Altteureu Airfield is said to have been built by the Japanese military as a military airfield during Japan's colonial rule, and concrete aircraft hangars are said to still remain scattered across the fields today
Once a run-down motel in Jeju's old downtown, this building is said to have been turned into a contemporary art museum while its exterior was largely left untouched — a story often cited as a case of urban regeneration
Jeju's bangsatap, a stone tower said to have been stacked in the direction misfortune was believed to enter, protecting villages through Jeju's folk beliefs
A quiet forest tour buses skip — take your time walking among centuries-old nutmeg yew trees
A savory Jeju rice cake made by thinly frying buckwheat batter and rolling it around seasoned julienned radish — said to have never been missing from ancestral rite and feast tables
A small island off Hallim's Hyeopjae coast, said to be Jeju's most recently formed volcanic island — reached only by boat
Boksin Mireuk, a pair of stone Buddhas said to have stood at either side of the entrance to Jeju's old town, worshipped by villagers as objects of folk faith rather than as guardians
Bomal, the Jeju dialect word for small rocky-shore sea snails, said to be gathered at low tide and simmered into a deep green broth
Bultapsa, tucked into the foot of Wondangbong in Samyang-dong, Jeju City, is said to hold a five-story stone pagoda built sometime between the late Goryeo period and the era of Mongol interference — often introduced as a rare Mongol-style stone pagoda in Jeju
A former military bunker, said to have been built to protect national backbone communication lines, is said to have been reborn as an immersive media art space that projects famous paintings across its walls
Known as a camellia garden in Seogwipo's Andeok-myeon — but it's said to change its flowers with every season
Cheonjiyeon Falls, an urban waterfall in Seohong-dong, Seogwipo, said to mean 'the pool where sky and earth meet'
Scholar Chusa Kim Jeong-hui is said to have devoted himself to scholarship and calligraphy during his exile in Daejeong-hyeon in the late Joseon era, and today's Chusa Memorial Hall is said to stand near the site associated with that time
The story of Jeju craft beer, as breweries brewing with local Jeju ingredients have settled into the island
Waves crashing against black stone pillars — GYULI tells the story of Daepo Jusangjeolli, cliffs formed as lava cooled into hexagonal columns.
GYULI tells the story of Dodubong, a small oreum right beside Jeju Airport, where planes and a rainbow-painted coastal road are said to meet in one view from the summit
Jeju's iconic dolhareubang, carved from volcanic rock, is said to have served as a guardian spirit protecting villages — though its exact origins remain uncertain, with several theories still told today
Jeju's coastline has few mudflats, so salt was traditionally made by trapping seawater on flat rocks and letting sun and wind evaporate it — the 'stone salt fields' of Gueom-ri in Aewol are said to be the best-known example
The old Jeju feast tradition of serving boiled pork straight off the cutting board
The two faces of Dongmun Traditional Market and Dongmun Night Market in Jeju City's old town
Eongtto Falls in Gangjeong-dong, Seogwipo — said to be a rare waterfall that appears only after heavy rain, staying dry the rest of the time
Not a bus tour, not a fixed itinerary — a practical guide from GYULI for travelers doing Jeju their own way
How two cooking methods, braised and grilled, change everything about Jeju's silver hairtail
Known to be baked using citrus flesh or peel, Jeju's citrus-baked goods are said to include some made directly by village cooperatives
Known to be renovated from old warehouses once used to store citrus, these cafes are said to be found all over Jeju — especially clustered in the Aewol area
Known to be located in Hyodong-dong, Seogwipo, the Citrus Museum is said to bring together Jeju's citrus-growing story and tangerine-picking experiences
After it rains, they say a small pond can appear at the summit of Geumoreum
How thick-braised mackerel became a Jeju-style wrap rice spread
A rich, spicy Jeju-style beef and bracken fern stew that traces back to the island's spring fern-picking tradition
Omegi-sul, brewed from Jeju's cha-jo millet, is said to become gosori-sul — Jeju's traditional distilled liquor — when distilled once more
Gwandeokjeong, a pavilion still standing at the heart of Jeju City's old town, is said to have been built as part of the Jeju-mok government office during the Joseon dynasty, and is known as one of the oldest surviving buildings in Jeju
From Hyeopjae to Jungmun, a Jeju-style ramen loaded with octopus and abalone
Scattered along Jeju's coast are restaurants known as 'haenyeo's house,' run directly by village diving women's associations, serving the seafood they gathered that very day
Hallabong, cheonhyehyang, and other late-ripening citrus known as mangamnyu are said to differ from regular mandarins in variety and harvest timing — here's a closer look at how they're different
GYULI introduces Dolloreum Trail, said to be Section 2 of the Hallasan Dulle-gil, a circuit trail around Hallasan's mid-mountain slopes rather than a summit climb
A group of Dutch traders led by Hamel is said to have drifted ashore on Jeju around 1653 after a storm — the Hamel Monument was built to remember that encounter
A short, easy coastal trail beside Aewol's café street, said to run along an emerald sea
Located in Aewol-eup, Jeju City, the Hangpaduri Anti-Mongol Fortress Site is said to be the earthen fortress where the Sambyeolcho resisted the Mongols to the very end in the late Goryeo period
GYULI introduces Hayeong Olle, said to be built by Seogwipo City so people could walk short, easy routes — even though 'hayeong' is a Jeju dialect word meaning 'a lot'
How thickness and one dipping sauce change everything about Jeju's black pork BBQ
GYULI introduces Hwasun Gotjawal Ecological Trail in the Hwasun-ri area of Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo — a forest said to have grown wild over Jeju's uniquely uneven lava terrain
Jeju Hyanggyo, a local Confucian school said to have been established under the Joseon dynasty, is where Jeju's scholars are said to have honored Confucius and studied the classics — it still stands quietly in a backstreet of Jeju's old town
Two small uninhabited islets said to float in the sea off Sanbangsan and Yongmeori Coast in Sagye-ri, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo — GYULI picks up where the Sanbangsan story left off, this time with Hyeongjeseom.
Jeju's signature west-coast beach, said to face Biyang Island across the water, often described for its shallow, clear, emerald-toned sea
The closest beach to Jeju International Airport, with two horse-shaped lighthouses — red and white — welcoming visitors along a short coastal walk
Saint Isidore Ranch, said to have shaped Jeju's livestock industry through the improved breeds and new ranching methods an Irish priest brought over — set across the fields of Geumak in Hallim, where traces of that history are said to remain today
Not ladled into broth like mulhoe, but tossed spicy-tangy or aged for weeks — another side of Jeju's summer damselfish
Damselfish sliced bone and all, ladled into a tangy cold broth — often introduced as a local dish of Jeju's Seogwipo area
A rich, thick soup of pork broth thickened with buckwheat flour — said to have stood alongside momguk on Jeju's feast tables
A look into the rich flavor behind Jeju's abalone hot pot and abalone stone-pot rice, said to be simmered from abalone gathered by haenyeo divers themselves
Jeongbang Falls in Jeongbang-dong, Seogwipo — known as one of the few waterfalls in Asia that drop directly into the sea
Not another sandy beach — GYULI walks you through the cliffside trail of Keuneong Coast, where jagged rocks and pine forest meet the sea.
Kim Dae-geon, said to have been the first Korean Catholic priest, is said to have drifted ashore on Jeju's coast after a storm during his voyage — the St. Kim Dae-geon Memorial was built at the site to remember that encounter
Kim Man-deok, a Joseon-era Jeju merchant, is said to have used her own fortune to feed Jeju's starving during a famine — and the Kim Man-deok Memorial Hall honoring her life is said to stand in Sanji-ro, in Jeju City's old town center
Photographer Kim Young-gap is said to have converted an abandoned school into this gallery, spending his life photographing Jeju's oreum and wind before passing away
Painter Lee Jung-seop is said to have stayed briefly in Seogwipo during the Korean War, and the neighborhood nearby is said to have been shaped into today's Lee Jung-seop Street
A different old-town market from Jeju City's Dongmun Market — instant street food and citrus snacks around Seogwipo's Maeil Olle Market
The old, sometimes divisive food culture behind Jeju's centuries of horse herding
Manjanggul, a lava tube in Gujwa-eup, Jeju City, said to be part of a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site — and cool even in summer
Known as South Korea's southernmost island, Marado sits in the opposite direction from Udo — another of Jeju's outlying islands, with a completely different feel
A different kind of noodle from Jeju's volcanic soil — try pure buckwheat memil-guksu, no wheat flour involved
Cafe menus made with fresh milk from Jeju's midland ranches are said to be catching attention these days
A rich, thick soup of pork broth and mozaban seaweed — said to have graced Jeju's feast tables for guests
One look at the wetland tucked inside Mulyeongari Oreum's crater, and the way you see oreum might change for good
Myeongwolseongji is said to be one of the garrison fortresses built to defend Jeju's western coast during the Joseon dynasty — today it remains in Hallim-eup, Jeju City, as old stone walls shaded by ancient trees
Thanks to volcanic ash soil and a mild climate, green tea is said to be grown across Jeju's midland region
Oedolgae in Seohong-dong, Seogwipo — GYULI shares the story of this solitary sea stack and the General Rock legend passed down through oral tradition.
Ohyeondan is said to be a memorial altar honoring five Confucian scholars who were exiled to or served as officials in Jeju during the Joseon dynasty — a quiet way into Jeju's exile history
How drying in the sun and wind is said to deepen the flavor of Jeju's tilefish, okdom
From Siheung-ri to Gwangchigi Beach, GYULI breaks down Olle Route 1, said to be the very first course of Jeju Olle, walked with Seongsan Ilchulbong in view
GYULI introduces Olle Route 10-1, said to circle Gapado Island — reached by the same ferry dock in Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo, where boats to Marado depart
GYULI walks through Jeju Olle Route 15, said to run from Hallim Port on Jeju's west coast to Gonae Port, along with the story that the course splits into two branches
GYULI introduces Olle Route 18-1, said to circle Chujado, an island administratively part of Jeju-si Chuja-myeon but said to lie much farther out to sea than Udo or Gapado, requiring a much longer boat ride
From Gwangchigi Beach to Onpyeong Port, GYULI breaks down Olle Route 2, the next leg after Olle Route 1
GYULI walks through Jeju Olle Route 5, said to run from Namwon Port in Namwon-eup, Seogwipo to Soesokkak, focusing on the journey itself rather than the water
GYULI walks through Jeju Olle Route 6, said to run from Soesokkak in Hahyo-dong, Seogwipo to the Jeju Olle Travelers Center, focusing on the journey itself rather than the water
GYULI walks through Jeju Olle Route 8, said to run from Wolpyeong in Seogwipo past the Daepo Jusangjeolli columnar cliffs to Daepyeong Port, focusing on the journey itself rather than the coastal scenery
From the Jeju Olle Travelers Center to Wolpyeong, GYULI breaks down Olle Route 7, a course often introduced as one of the go-to routes along the Seogwipo coast
A chewy Jeju rice cake made from millet dough coated in sweet red bean powder — also said to be the base ingredient for omegisul, a traditional Jeju rice wine
A southeastern Jeju beach known for its wide sand flat at low tide and shallow water said to draw plenty of families
The ridge fills with shimmering silver grass, and come the Lunar New Year's full moon, the whole hill is said to turn into fire
The story of Saeyeon Bridge, which turns into a glow of light at night between Seogwipo Port and the uninhabited island of Saeseom
Samseonghyeol in Jeju is said to be the site of the Tamna foundation myth, where three demigods — Goeulla, Yangeulla, and Boeulla — are said to have risen from the earth
A Jeju City beach said to owe its black color to volcanic ash (hwasansongi) mixed into the sand, often introduced as a summer sand-bath spot and easy to reach from downtown Jeju
Sanbangsan in Sagye-ri, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo — GYULI walks you through this bell-shaped volcanic mass said to differ from Jeju's typical oreum, along with the nearby Sanbanggulsa and Yongmeori Coast.
In Joseon-era Jeju, when reaching Hallasan's summit was no easy feat, the island's governor is said to have held rites to the mountain god at Sancheondan — a site where centuries-old gomsol pine trees still stand today
Sangumburi in Jocheon-eup, Jeju — GYULI walks you through this unusual crater said to have formed by explosion rather than lava, and known for its autumn silver grass.
Once you've seen the sunset from Sarabong, overlooking Jeju City's old downtown, it's easy to understand why it's called Sabong Nakjo
GYULI introduces Saryeoni Forest Trail, said to be a fir-lined trail in the Gasi-ri area of Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo
A small uninhabited island said to reveal a rocky path at low tide, walkable from the shore, often introduced as 'Jeju's Miracle of Moses' — the story of Seogeondo
Seongeup Folk Village is said to have been the seat of Jeongui-hyeon, one of Jeju's three Joseon-era counties (Jeju-mok, Daejeong-hyeon, Jeongui-hyeon), and is said to still preserve its traditional thatched houses and old stone walls today
Sea urchin is said to be called 'gusal' in Jeju dialect — simmered clear with seaweed, this soup is known as a summertime dish for restoring strength
More than just the sunrise moment — GYULI walks you through the real face of Seongsan Ilchulbong, the one you only meet by climbing to the top.
GYULI introduces the trail that circles Seoubong, a hill next to Hamdeok Beach in Jocheon-eup, Jeju City
GYULI introduces Sinchang Windmill Coastal Road, a coastal drive in the Sinchang-ri area of Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju City, said to be lined with large wind turbines
Hwanhaejangseong is a coastal defense wall said to have been built along Jeju's shoreline from the Goryeo through Joseon periods to guard against Japanese pirate raids and other outside incursions — parts of it are still said to remain along the coast today
A small rock pool by the sea in Bomok-dong, Seogwipo, said to be named for resembling Hallasan's Baekrokdam crater lake in miniature, often introduced through the scenery reflected on its calm water
Soesokkak, a pool in Hahyo-dong, Seogwipo, said to form where the Hyodoncheon stream meets the sea — known for emerald-blue water, clear kayaks, and traditional teu raft rides
Walking the Songaksan trail in Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo, you may come across coastal cave fortifications said to have been dug by the Japanese military late in the Pacific War
Jeju's haenyeo divers plunge into the sea with no oxygen tank, gathering shellfish and seaweed by hand — a tradition said to be inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
More than just a sunset photo spot — GYULI walks you through the cliffs of Suwolbong and the Chagwi coast, built layer by layer from volcanic ash.
As Jeju's climate gradually shifts toward subtropical, more farms are said to be growing tropical fruits like passion fruit
Spiny mantis shrimp, sliced raw whole while still alive — a Jeju specialty often freshly prepared on the spot at harbor-side live fish markets
Ttarabi Oreum in Gasi-ri, Pyoseon — GYULI walks you through this oreum known for its overlapping craters and the silver grass said to blanket it every autumn.
From the coral-sand Seobinbaeksa Beach to a bike loop around the whole island — Jeju's other island, reached by boat
Umu, a clear jelly made by boiling down umutgasari seaweed until it sets, said to be sliced and served in soy milk broth or a roasted grain drink as a Jeju summer treat
Getting to know rockfish, the fish behind Jeju's spicy pot-sized stew
A snow-white sand beach, jade-blue water, and a cafe street lined along the coast — Jeju's well-known east-coast beach
Yeonbukjeong, a pavilion still standing near Jocheon Port in Jocheon-ri, Jocheon-eup, Jeju City, is said to be a place where officials traveling to and from Jeju during the Joseon dynasty waited for their boats — or for news from Hanyang
Yongduam in Yongdam-i-dong, Jeju City — GYULI walks you through this coastal rock said to resemble a dragon raising its head, along with the legends said to surround it.
One look at Yongnuni Oreum's soft ridgeline, and it's easy to see why Jeju people hold oreum so dear
Skip the tourist BBQ queue — the pork-noodle bowl locals cure hangovers with
The true Jeju view, from a quiet oreum the tour buses never reach
Just pick a vibe — GYULI guides the rest.