Sunny's Jeju Travel Guide

A haenyeo statue looking out over Hyeopjae Beach — the heart of any car-free trip through west Jeju · Photo © sunny Everyone told me renting a car was the only practical way to see Jeju. I believed that too — until I tried exploring the west coast of Jeju by bus. It turned out to be much easier than I expected. One bus, the 202 , connects Aewol all the way to Hyeopjae and Geumneung, and Osulloc is only a simple transfer away. Long stretches of the route hug the coast, so I actually felt more relaxed traveling this way than I would have behind the wheel. In this post, I'm sharing a car-free day trip I took through west Jeju. The idea isn't to rush between attractions — it's to spend the day walking the coastline, stopping at cafés, and ending with a relaxing visit to Osulloc's green tea fields. You can flip it around too. Start the day with brunch and a walk through the tea fields at Osulloc, then work your way through Hyeopjae and Geumneung, f...

Gwangchigi Beach, with Seongsan Ilchulbong in the background · Photo © sunny My car was in the shop for a few days once, and I had no choice but to get around Seongsan by bus. I'll admit I expected it to be a hassle. It wasn't. It turned out to be so easy that I've actually preferred traveling by bus ever since. Driving has its perks, sure, but it also comes with a quiet inconvenience: you have to walk back to wherever you parked. That usually means retracing your steps, or cutting a walk short before you're ready. A bus doesn't ask that of you. You just hop on at whichever stop looks good and keep moving toward your next stop. Today I want to share the route I'd recommend first to anyone visiting Seongsan: a full day out on Jeju Olle Trail 1 , Jeju's famous network of coastal walking trails, entirely by bus. This is for you if: ✔ You're traveling without a car ✔ You're exploring Jeju solo ✔ You want to slow down and wal...

Dol hareubang, Jeju's traditional stone grandfather statues · Photo © sunny Planning a trip to Jeju but not sure how to organize your itinerary? This page brings together all of the Jeju itineraries I've written — from complete multi-day plans to shorter half-day routes you can easily add to any schedule. I'll keep updating this page as I publish new itineraries. ☀️ Sunny's Tip Bookmark this page before your trip so you can easily find the latest itineraries. 📖 Table of Contents 1. 🗓️ Multi-Day Itineraries 2. ☀️ Half-Day & Afternoon Itineraries 3. 🚌 Car-Free Itineraries 1. 🗓️ Multi-Day Itineraries These complete itineraries take the guesswork out of planning, with day-by-day routes for first-time visitors, Hallasan hikers, and travelers combining Seoul and Jeju in one trip. 📖 Related Post Jeju 4-Day Itinerary for First-Time Vi...

Hyeopjae Beach with Biyangdo island in view · Photo © sunny When people plan their first trip to Jeju, the hard part usually isn't deciding where to go — it's figuring out the best route. There are countless sample itineraries online. Most try to squeeze in every famous spot. That usually means a full day of driving, or transit time that eats up the whole afternoon. Jeju is bigger than most visitors expect. Covering the east and west coasts in one day is harder than it looks on a map. I've driven these routes many times over the years. I've also heard plenty of stories from visitors afterward about what worked and what didn't. What I keep coming back to for first-timers is simple: one region per day . This itinerary is built around a rental car. It focuses on the sights first-time visitors tend to enjoy the most, while keeping driving time low. 4-Day, 3-Night Jeju Itinerary at a Glance Day Region Main Stops ...

Ttungbo Ajeossi — a no-frills local favourite in Jeoji-ri · Photo © sunny I showed up just after 1 p.m., thinking the lunch rush would be winding down. It wasn't. There were already people waiting outside, and by the time I got my number, the queue kept growing. It was a rainy Tuesday — not exactly peak tourist conditions — so the crowd said everything about how well-loved this place is among locals. There's no dedicated parking lot, so you'll need to find a spot along the street in front of the restaurant or on the side roads nearby. Just avoid the alley entrance — there's a clear no-parking sign there. Still busy even on a rainy weekday · Photo © sunny One small thing that caught my attention while waiting: instead of a paper number slip, they hand you a big wooden spoon with your number written on it. It's a small touch, but I always like seeing it. A wooden spoon instead of a paper number — simple but memorable ...