VISIT JEJU

A white winter’s day on Hallasan Mountain: Hiking the Eorimok Trail

If you’d like to hike Jeju’s 1,950-meter-tall Hallasan Mountain in winter, then consider the Seongpanak or Yeongsil trail. But the 6.8-kilometer-long Eorimok course is also an enjoyable “winter wonderland”.

'Winter in Jeju is romantic'

Although December is definitely chilly, there are many seasonal and romantic things to do. Many visitors from warmer parts of the world are choosing to come to Jeju to enjoy the winter season — many experiencing snow for the first time!

Winter Jeju constellations: Enriching the east, west, south and north with dreams and romance!

Winter in Jeju is the best season to gaze at the stars. The low humidity and the presence of wind blows fine dust and pollution away and reveals a vivid and clear night sky. You can easily observe the Big Dipper and Cassiopeia in the northern sky, and the colorful hourglass-shaped Orion in the southern sky and below that, Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky just next to the moon. Canopus, the constellation of the southern hemisphere is the star of longevity, which is said to have the effects of longevity on those who observe it. However, Canopus can only be observed in the Seogwipo region from February through March. The opportunity to encounter special winter constellations that will make you forget even the coldest winter night winds that chill the tip of your nose, will ensure that you spend all night under Jeju’s eastern, western, southern, and northern night skies.

Jeju winter festivals to enjoy

Even though on the most pamphlets advertising trips to Jeju you can see photos of its white sand beaches and emerald-colored sea, going to Jeju in winter might as equally fun of an experience.

Seogwipo Winter Sea International Penguin Swimming Festival

A winter sea swim to mark a healthy and happy new year

Tamna-guk Ip-chun Gut (Spring Welcoming Ritual of Tamna)

A Festival in Jeju’s Old city to Welcome Spring