Things to do in Jeongeup-si

2026 Global 50 - Spring Outings

Namsan Mountain Park

Namsan Mountain Park is located in the heart of Seoul and is one of Seoul's representative urban parks, with N Seoul Tower standing atop the summit. Namsan Mountain rises about 270 m above sea level with gentle slopes, and from the top visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of downtown Seoul, making it a long-time popular destination for residents to relax and take walks. The attractions within the park are distributed from the summit down to the foot of the mountain. The summit centers on the tower, where the observation deck offers a sweeping view of Seoul's city skyline; the love lock wall beneath the tower is widely known because multiple Korean dramas were filmed here, making it a favorite photo spot for visitors. The summit also preserves the remains of a beacon fire station from the Joseon Dynasty used to transmit emergency signals, which has now become a lookout platform where visitors stop to gaze into the distance. Following the trail leads to the Palgakjeong Pavilion, a pavilion suited for rest and viewing that also attracts many visitors thanks to its appearance in Korean dramas. Walking down the trail from the summit, you can see cable cars moving slowly through the mountains, and the vegetation on both sides of the trail changes with the seasons, becoming especially lively during the spring cherry blossom season and the fall foliage season. At the foot of the mountain is the fountain plaza, well known because the Korean drama "Lovers in Paris" was filmed here. Beside the plaza is the Ahn Jung-geun Memorial Hall, in front of which stand monuments engraved with Ahn Jung-geun's handwriting. Descending the steps from the fountain plaza leads to the "Samsoon Stairs," named after the Korean drama "My Name is Kim Sam-soon," which attracts many drama fans to visit. After nightfall, the tower lights up and complements Seoul's nighttime cityscape, making it a highly favored viewing time for visitors at Namsan Mountain Park. Multiple trails within the park connect the summit with the various areas at the foot of the mountain, and whether you choose to hike up or take the cable car, you can experience the atmosphere of Seoul's city and nature blending together along the way.

Ssanghwa-cha Street

2026 Asia 100 - Family-friendly Attractions

Aqua Planet Jeju

Aqua Planet Jeju is located on the coast of Seopjikoji in eastern Jeju Island and is one of the leading large-scale aquariums in South Korea. The venue consists of three main themed areas: the aquarium zone, the marine theater, and the marine science museum. Covering over 20,000 m² and holding tens of thousands of tons of water, it houses tens of thousands of marine creatures of hundreds of species, from sand tiger sharks and rays to penguins, seals, and walruses, offering a remarkably dense array of attractions. Observe various local fish and experience the beauty of Jeju Island's ocean. Walk through the underwater tunnel and observe aquatic life living freely. Touch and pet underwater creatures with your child in the touch pool. Aqua Planet Jeju covers an area of approx. 25,600 m², with a total aquarium capacity of approx. 10,800 t. The aquarium displays tens of thousands of creatures in total, including six dolphins, giant sharks, and red snapper. The aquarium has three floors in total: one underground and two above ground. Visitors enter from the second-floor entrance. The second floor recreates the "Jeju Island and the Five Oceans"—the Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Southern Ocean—and displays representative creatures from each ocean. The theme of the first floor is "a wonderful encounter between ocean and jungle," where visitors can view seals, penguins, and other creatures in three dimensions. Inside the aquarium, dense trees and jungle create a refreshing and delightful scene. In addition, the "Ocean Adventure" area offers visitors the chance to experience a tropical rainforest adventure. The first floor also has a touch pool where children can reach into the water after finishing "Ocean Adventure" and get up close to marine life such as sharks, conchs, and starfish. The basement level houses the main pool, known as the "3D (IMAX) Sea" of Aqua Planet Jeju. This pool, called the "Sea of Jeju Island," is 23 m long and 8.5 m high, and it takes a full two weeks to fill. The breathtaking scenery makes visitors feel as if they are inside a 3D movie. To better withstand the enormous water pressure, the pool is made of 60 cm thick acrylic panels. △Fantasy world. We sincerely invite you toThe ocean, a fantasy world where everything from exciting song and dance to diving becomes reality! △Main tank feeding time. The Jeju Aquarium's massive main tank, "Jeju Sea," has a feeding time where you can watch stingrays gliding gracefully through the water while interesting ecological stories are shared.

Namchang Valley

Naejangsan Water Park

태인CC 퍼블릭코스

Chilbomul Theme Park

Gochangeupseong Fortress

Gochang-eup Fortress is a natural stone fortress built by the people of Jeolla in the first year of Danjong, Joseon, in order to resist external aggression and be prepared with wisdom. The city wall made of natural stones has a total length of 1680 meters and a height of 4 to 6 meters. It is unique in appearance only.

Naejangsan Baegyangsa District National Park

Naejangsa Iljumun Gate