Halla-san National Park |
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Located in the center of the island, Halla-san represents Cheju-do.
(A local saying states, "Jeju Island is Halla Mountain, and
Halla Mountain is Jeju Island.") The volcanic peak is South Korea's highest point at 1950
meters. Although the mountain can be seen from all points on the island, the peak is often hidden
by clouds. (Locals say the mountain acts just like a woman by hiding her face all the time.)
Halla-san is one of three notable mountains in Korea and has been
designated Natural Monument #182.
It brings people close to nature and provides beautiful scenery during all four seasons. Its natural
conditions are perfect for enjoying various leisure activities. Halla-san
has remained unspoiled and retained its natural beauty. The solemnity, beauty, and mystery of
Halla-san can be felt through its scenery:
Paengnoktam, Yonsilkiam with Ohbaknahan, snowscapes,
Wangkwannung, Orimok Valley, and Songpanak are all outstanding sites.
Paengnoktam is the name of the lake that has formed inside the
crater at the peak. Five different trails trails of varying lengths and difficulty lead here. Legend
states that the lake got its name from a story about 'Sinsons' (unworldly men who often descended from
the heavens to play and mock the white deer). Walking around the large volcanic lake (measuring 2,000
meters in circumference and 100 meters in depth) would be almost equal the tour of many coastal highways.
Inside the crater one feels as comfortable is sitting in the front yard of ones house. However, climbing
up to that point helps one to feel the actual height of the mountain and experience the fantasy of
floating in the sky.
Information: (064) 742-3084 (tel.)
Hours:
[Entering]
| Course |
Winter
(Nov., Dec., Jan., Feb.) |
Spring & Fall
(Mar., Apr., Sep., Oct.) |
Summer
(May, Jun., Jul., Aug.) |
| Eorimok/Yeongsil |
06:00 ~ 12:00 |
05:30 ~ 13:30 |
05:00 ~ 14:00 |
| Seongpanak/Gwaneum-sa |
06:00 ~ 09:00 |
05:30 ~ 09:30 |
05:00 ~ 10:00 |
| Eoseungsaengak |
06:00 ~ 16:00 |
05:30 ~ 16:30 |
05:00 ~ 17:00 |
[Coming Down]
| Course |
Winter
(Nov., Dec., Jan., Feb.) |
Spring & Fall
(Mar., Apr., Sep., Oct.) |
Summer
(May, Jun., Jul., Aug.) |
| Uitseoreum Shelter |
14:00 |
15:00 |
16:00 |
| Yongjingak Shelter |
15:00 |
16:00 |
17:00 |
| Jindallaebat Shelter |
15:00 |
15:30 |
16:00 |
| Peak |
13:30 |
14:00 |
14:30 |
* Based on Control Center hours
- Prohibited hours: from sunset to 2 hours before sun rise (entering is prohibited from 2 hours before sunset)
* Guests must finish mountain climbing within the permitted hours according to the season.
Admission:
Adults: 1,600 won (Groups: 1,400 won)
Youths: 600 won (Groups: 500 won)
Children: 300 won (Groups: 250 won)
Directions: First Sallok Road entrance near 5-16 Road, Sancheondan checkpoint -> Gwaneum-sa camp ground
 
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Transportation:
Bus: buses from the Jeju and Seogwip'o bus terminals go to all the trails.
Car: Take highway 11, 99, or 1117, depending on which hiking course you plan to follow.
Parking: W1,800.
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