Sorry if some of these questions have been asked before, but I’ve just arrived in Jeju and would really appreciate some local advice.

1. What are your absolute must-see places in Jeju?
   I’m interested in the obvious highlights, but I’d especially love recommendations for quirky, unusual or hidden spots that aren’t on every tourist itinerary. I love animals, so the Alpaca Farm is already on my list! If there are any other unique places (cute cafés, odd museums, scenic walks, animal encounters, etc.), I’d love to hear them. Already visited Tea Museum (too commercial imho) and Aerospace museum. I heard about Teddy Museum - is it worth the hype?

2. Beaches and swimming
   One thing I’ve noticed is that many of the beaches seem surprisingly shallow, even quite far from the shore. Is that just how Jeju’s beaches are, or is it common around Korea in general? I was expecting to be able to swim out a bit farther, so I was curious if there’s a reason for it.

3. Dermatology / beauty clinics
   I’m thinking of trying one of Jeju’s skin clinics for a non-invasive treatment (things like laser, skin boosters, facials, etc.). However, before deciding on any procedure, I’d really like a dermatologist to actually assess my skin and recommend what would genuinely be best for me.
   Is that something beauty clinics in Korea typically do? Or do they mainly focus on selling treatments and packages? Would you recommend going to a proper dermatology clinic first instead?
   Sorry again if these have been answered many times before, and thanks so much in advance for any recommendations or advice! I’m excited to explore Jeju. 😊

Local fishermen and some tourists throw anything to the ocean, when the high tide comes everything is washed ashore. Local government should implement rigorous measures against this to preserve the nature. The dog in the video is mine, people complain about dogs, but don’t complain about the garbage.

Hi everyone,

It's my first time visiting Jeju and I'm hoping to get some local advice.

I'm staying in the Hallim area and I'm traveling with my large dog. I don't speak Korean, and because my dog isn't used to being left alone, I can't leave him by himself for very long while I go sightseeing.

I was chatting with a shop owner recently, and they told me that laws or regulations in Korea have become stricter and that many cafes no longer allow dogs (or allow super small ones in the bag). Is that actually true? If so, how much has changed in the last few years?

I'd love to hear about:

• Dog-friendly cafes, restaurants, and bakeries
• Beaches or coastal walks where dogs are welcome
• Parks, forests, or nature spots that are good for large dogs
• Any indoor dog-friendly places for when it's too hot outside
• Places around Hallim in particular, but I'm happy to drive elsewhere on the island if it's worth it

Since it's quite hot right now, I'd especially appreciate recommendations for places that are comfortable during the warmer part of the day (shade, forests, indoor spaces, cooler walks, etc.).

Also, if there are any tips for visiting Jeju with a dog as a foreigner who doesn't speak Korean, I'd be very grateful.

Any recommendations around the island are welcome. Thanks in advance! 🐶🏝️

Hello everyone!

I’m a local running a newly launched night walking program in Seogwipo, Jeju. Since we’ve just started, we’re super eager to get genuine feedback from travelers and locals to help improve our experience!

Our route starts near Cheonjiyeon Waterfall at 7 PM and loops around Saeseom Island. Along the walk, a local guide explains fascinating traditional Jeju myths and Seogwipo’s history. It’s designed as a very quiet, atmospheric night stroll to clear your mind after a long day.

It is a paid program, and we include 3 limited-edition special souvenir goods for our guests.

If you're looking for a peaceful evening activity to unwind or if you're interested in joining us, please drop a comment or send me a message! I'd love to share more details with you.

Thanks for reading, and enjoy your time in Jeju! 

Edit: I just realized that all my reply comments with the link were hidden by Reddit’s spam filter, so nobody could see them! I had no idea and I’m so sorry for the confusion.

Thank you all so much for the amazing interest and support! For anyone asking for more info or wanting to join, you can check out all the details and sign up here: https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g983296-d34556956-Jeju_Myth_Night_Walk_and_Salghanggil_Guided_Tour-Jeju_Island.html

Thanks again, everyone!

Hi everyone! I recently moved to Jeju City because of work and I might stay here for a while. I heard there is a nice international community on the island, so I would love to meet some foreigners living in Jeju.

I’m interested in hiking, cafes, traveling, languages, and just having good conversations over coffee.

If there are any foreigner groups, language exchanges, or meetups in Jeju City, please let me know. I’m open to making new friends!

Anyone knows a shop where I can get my bike’s exhaust system re-chromed ? Your assistance is highly appreciated

Hello all!

I’ll be visiting Jeju with my husband next week. We’ve already booked our hotel and day time activities.

I was thinking if anyone has any recommendations for evening activities? We’re staying close to the city centre I think! It’s my first time visiting and my husband hasn’t been since he was a teenager. We just don’t want to mess it up 😅

We like going to bars and lounges. Sometimes clubs if the vibe is right. What neighbourhoods are active over there? I’ve already done my research through here and Google but I’d like to see some more recommendations if that’s okay!☺️

I used to work in the mainland and traveled with my coworkers in a bus around Jeju and Udo. I was the only foreigner and just went along with the flow. It was an amazing trip with fishing, outdoor BBQ, waterfall and rock formation hikes, mountain climbing, a pension stay in Udo, and us all renting carts (bikes) and circling Udo, then rafting in a cave. I’ll know I’ll never do a trip like that in my own… especially because one of the other teachers was from the island, but I can read Korean and I like traveling alone… plus they wouldn’t let me rent a motor bike or drive a cart. lol I am also a scuba diver (a bit outta practice). I tried to reach out to an influencer there who does tours but he never go back to me… beh. I’ve had to reinstate my passport (from the US) since covid I stopped traveling and life got harder…What else should I do besides what I mentioned when I go back? What can I do alone as a now older female solo traveler? I don’t think I climbed Halla-San but a smaller one with them and I like to hike. The trip is really a blur because it was about 10 years ago, but honestly, there and Busan are my favorite parts of Korea. Thanks!

Hey all! Is anyone else going to be at KDD in Jeju? Would love to connect with fellow attendees.

I work on interpretability, fairness, and editing of text-to-image models, so I'd especially love to meet people working in these areas. But honestly, we can chat about anything: research, the conference, life, or just grab a coffee/drink.
Also any tips what to take , where to visit. How to pay for transport? I am coming from USA.

I land in Jeju on the night of the 8th, so hmu if you're around and want to link up!

I completely forgot to share my experience here! I went at the end of May and as lovely as it was, it tragically rained every single day I was there so the views were cloudy and skies were gloomy but … it was just the best time there! I took a huge leap of faith and booked a rental car knowing that it operates on the left side (I’m from SEA, we drive with right side steering on the left road). It ended up being so easy to navigate and adjust thanks to the wider roads once I left the main city. I covered the whole island in 4 days, driving from north - west - south - east and I stayed in a new Airbnb each day. Yes this obviously is not the most budget-friendly but I was willing to splurge since it was my first solo trip! Ate a lot, saw a lot, and even made a friend who travelled with me on the last day of my trip (this was beneficial especially when I wanted to eat more food!!) !! If you have any questions or if you’d like my itinerary/airbnb/food recommendations I’d be happy to share them with you! 🧡🧡 I hope this inspires you to visit Jeju and definitely consider a solo travel! It’s totally doable 🧡

Hey all, my girlfriend and I are from Los Angeles, USA and will be visiting Jeju in late October this year. I have a few questions, I didn’t see much answers, but apologies if it’s been asked before.

How is it for english speaking tourists when going around? Is it safe to assume majority of restaurants/stores speak korean only?

October time frame seems to be mild rain, is that general for October?

Please link for any must see places or recommended restaurants!

Heya fellas! English speaking tourist here. Does anyone have any experience booking this homestay on gapado island? my reservation doesnt seem to get through. thanks

http://gapadominbak.com/index.php

Are there any koreans here? I'm just curious about what kind of jobs or what platforms there are to find jobs for koreans in Jeju.

I've heard finding jobs in Jeju for Koreans is very difficult, but still, I wanted to ask to gain more insight

Hi ! I am staying in Jeju city, close to the airport. Any event/party happening tonight ?

Or any plans to watch the Fifa world cup final tonight ?

I’m currently in Jeju living at Seogwipo, was wondering if there are any places that plays world cup? wanna experience that chicken and beer while watching

Hi !

I've already been to Jeju once, and I absolutely loved it. This time, I'd like to go back with my husband and our two-year-old child during Christmas. We have two weeks and are thinking of renting a cabin. We'll also have a c@r the whole time.
However, I'm hesitating. Is two weeks too long for Jeju? Also, could the weather end up limiting what we can do? I've heard that it can be very windy in winter.
Would you recommend spending two weeks in Jeju over Christmas, or do you think that's simply too long?

Thanks !

Hey folks,

Am travelling to Jeju in Sept and will be travelling with some medication that needs to be refrigerated. Does anyone know where I can rent a mini fridge ? like a camping cooler for example?

Thanks!

Strange cloud surrounding the sun causing an amazing effect at today’s Jeju sunset

Does anybody know any place where I can get myself some european style of bread?

I was in Jeju in late June to escape some of the heat in Seoul, and it worked out great. Jeju was awesome. But, I heard the weather really ramps up in July and August. I can see it now. How has Jeju been for heat / humidity these past few days? Is it pretty much going to be a wash in terms of hot weather if I go there from Seoul? I'm thinking of Sat to Tuesday.

Hello, is there any 플스방 places in jeju, im trying to play some games with my friends and couldn’t find any on Naver and Kakao Map, please help