Seogwipo is the main tourist center of the island of Jeju. Attractions in Seogwipo include an underwater tour and boating along the coast.
It is well known for its numerous waterfalls as rain falls on the slopes of Hallasan to the north. Jeongbang waterfalls cascaded 23m directly into the sea; The Cheongjiyeon waterfall is shorter in the center of the city. There are excellent views of Mount Halla and the sea from the center of the city.
Waterfalls
There are four popular waterfalls in the Seogwipo area.They will most certainly be filed with tourists in the summer months, but if you go during the off-season or very early in the morning, you might luck out and hit less walking traffic. Jungbang and Cheonjeyeon are right on the coast in central Seogwipo, and signs will easily direct you to the entrances. Cheonjiyeon is in the Jungmun Tourist Complex. This area is home to all the major resorts, meaning that there are signs for anything and everything that you’ll need. The falls are right next to the Yeomiji Botanical Gardens.
Yeomiji Botanical Gardens
For 9,000won, you can take a stroll through Korean, Japanese, French, and Italian-themed gardens, before walking across a flowered meadow and into a glass bio-dome; really, it’s a series of separate biodomes with exotic plants under a single roof. From the top of the glass dome, you can take in a gorgeous view of Jungmun, the sea, and Hallasan (the tallest mountain in Korea).
Visit the famous Oedolgae Rock
Oedolgae is one of the more famous rocky cliff sites in the Seogwipo area. From the cliffs, you can gaze out at Oedolgae rock, piercing through the surface of the sea and acting as a beautiful addition to any sunset. From the parking lot, you can find a staircase that descends to a few great swimming holes, perfect for snorkeling, cliff jumping, or a quick dip in the sea. It also sits directly on the junction of the Olle Trails six, seven, and seven-one, making it an ideal spot to begin or finish a trek. Follow Taepyeong-ro west for about two kilometers, past Geolmae Eco Park, and you will see signs.
Olle Trails
Hiking an Olle Trail (or several) is a great way to experience the natural beauty of Jeju. There are more than 20 of them, with four passing through in Seogwipo. The trails are typically not very difficult and are considered more of long (19ish kilometers) walking trails than hiking, but there are several points that get steep and require some athletic maneuvering. Jejuolle.org is a great site that allows you to explore the different routes, get information on the terrain, and find out how to get to the starting points.
Donnaeko
The wooded area at Donnaeko is a beautiful area a few kilometers inland. Here, visitors can hike part of Hallasan, picnic, camp, and climb down to the peaceful waterfall and swimming hole. Be forewarned: that mountain water is icy cold, so swim with caution.
Every day Market and the Five Day Village Market
Since Seogwipo is essentially surrounded by farms, it comes as no shock that it would have great farmers markets. In the center of the city, on the Olle six, sits the Every Day Market (Mae-il shi-jang). Here, you can stroll the corridors and taste fruits and Korean street food made in front of you. If you’re visiting the city on a date ending in 4 or 9, you’re in luck. On these days, the Five Day Village Market is held. In this large open market, you will find everything from produce and clothing to animals and crafts. It’s great to walk around for a few hours and get a sense of what the rural scene is all about- a truly authentic old-school “market day”.
The art street, Lee Jung Seop-ro, and surrounds is the best area for interesting, ever-changing restaurants. The southern and eastern side of the harbour is promoted as 'Chilsimni Food Street' with tens of traditional Korean seafood and black-pork restaurants, most with a short description of their speciality dish written in English on their windows.
In Seogwipo, the summers are short, warm, oppressive, wet, windy, and mostly cloudy and the winters are very cold, extremely windy, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 37°F to 84°F and is rarely below 31°F or above 89°F.
The best time of year to visit Seogwipo for warm-weather activities is from early September to mid October.
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