VISIT JEJU

While you can enter Dongbaek-gil Trail from any point, there is a Halla Trail Information Center next to Muobeopjeongsa Temple, so we recommend acquiring a brochure or other information there before starting.

It also has plenty of parking spaces, so entering Dongbaek-gil Trail at Muobeopjeongsa Temple as the starting point is convenient.

Walking along the path of Muobeopjeongsa Temple, the first and largest holy ground of the anti-Japanese movement in Jeju, you can feel the history of Jeju when you look at the anti-Japanese movement monument and see the Halla Trail signpost.

As you enter the signpost that appears to be an official entrance, you will immediately encounter a path created by nature.

If you walk slowly along the path while breathing in the smell of grass, you will encounter a valley with cool flowing water. The valley flows on the day after it rains on the hillside of Hallasan Mountain, so you can enjoy the Dongbaek-gil Trail while enjoying the sound of nature.

If you walk about 2 to 3km, you will find a Charcoal Kiln Site that can be found in places like Gotjawal Forest. (It takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Muobeopjeongsa Temple to the Charcoal Kiln Site)

In Dongbaek-gil Trail, you can find a Charcoal Kiln Site that remains quite intact, unlike other trail courses in Jeju.

The Charcoal Kiln Site, which looks like a cave, is about 7m in diameter and 1.2m in height without any serious damage to its overall appearance, which makes it an important site that allows visitors to get a glimpse of life in old Jeju.

It is also a popular spot among visitors due to the unique scenery created by the moss and trees growing above the site.

After passing through the Charcoal Kiln Site, you will be on the road to Sioreum Garrison, a path created by trees and nature that will heal you.

As you walk along the Dongbaek-gil Trail, you will notice several signs of shiitake mushroom farms. The highland area of Hallasan Mountain is operated as shiitake mushroom farms due to its optimal condition to grow mushrooms that need a constant water supply.

The scenery with a palm tree mat, which shows traces of humans, gives a joyful impression. (It takes approximately 1 hour from the Charcoal Kiln Site to Sioreum Garrison).

As you walk along the green path created by nature, you will encounter Sioreum Garrison, which is a historic site of the Jeju Uprising, a painful history of the island.

Currently, you can see the walls, exterior, and interior traces, but we recommend viewing it from near the path.

The Garrison, which seems to have been built for the long-term stationing of the punitive expedition, is covered with nature, and only traces of moss and trees remain.

It is a heartwarming place as if nature is covering the pain of the Jeju Uprising.

If you pass by Sioreum Garrison and continue to walk along the Dongbaek-gil Trail, you will encounter a scene as if you are walking through Gotjawal.

Since Halla Trail is a natural path, it is a path where you can enjoy Jeju nature along with Gotjawal.

The path created by the valley is a place where you can feel the beauty of nature. As you walk along the green path, you will be greeted by a large tree as if it were an entrance. (It takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Sioreum Garrison to Cypress Forest).

When you think you have walked along the Dongbaek-gil Trail for quite some time, you will encounter a place where large cypress and cedar trees grow splendidly.

While the efficacy of phytoncide emitted by cypress and cedar is already well-known, the fresh air of the Halla Trail will relieve you of your fatigue.

This place, where the Halla Trail and the Forest Path of Memory meet, is well-equipped with guide maps and signposts to help you keep going without getting lost.

As you walk past the cedar habitat and along the hydrangeas around the Dongbaek-gil Trail, you will find the upstream Donnaeko Valley where cool water flows.

The path created around the valley will make you feel as if you are trekking with nature and the cool water of the valley. If you walk past a signpost that says “Jungle Entrance” and a path full of ferns, you will find the signpost of Donnaeko, which is also the destination of the Dongbaek-gil Trail. (It takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Cypress Forest to Donnaeko Valley).

Dongbaek-gil Trail is a fairly long trail of about 13 to 14km, but you can experience a variety of nature and history, including historic sites, forests, and valleys.

It is a trail that we recommend to anyone who wishes to experience the beautiful nature of Jeju. This coming summer, don’t just visit the beach -- enjoy a unique and healing experience at Halla Trail.

More information
 

 ·Total Length: Approximately 13.5km

 ·Time Required: Approximately 5 - 6 hours

Going to Dongbaek-gil Trail via Public Transportation
 

 ·Bus No. 240 on 1100 Road (Jeju - Jungmun)

  - Departs every 60 to 80 minutes from Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal and Muobeopjeongsa Temple Entrance

  - Get on and off at Muobeopjeongsa Temple Entrance

 ·(Memorial Cemetery - Seogwipo) Bus No. 611, 612

  - Operates 24 times from Seogwipo Central R and Donnaeko Memorial Cemetery

※ All Halla Trails are restricted in case of rain. Please refrain from entering the mountain early in the morning and after 2 p.m.

※ Visit Halla Trails after sufficiently familiarizing yourself with the safety equipment and safety rules.