Hallasan Mountain한라산

At a glance

Hallasan, the volcano at the center of Jeju, was active until about 25,000 years ago, and its slopes are scattered with oreum, the small parasitic cones around it. Its name is read as 'a mountain high enough to catch the Milky Way', and it was long counted among Korea's three sacred mountains, home of immortals. Protected as a natural monument since 1966 and a national park since 1970, it changes from temperate to subarctic plant life as you climb. Highlights include Baengnokdam, the crater lake at the top, and the Yeongsil rock pillars, tied to the legend of Grandmother Seolmundae and the Five Hundred Generals.

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Hallasan Mountain · 3 tours & tickets

1. KlookHallasan guided hikeA hike with a licensed guide from Eorimok to Yeongsil, about 13 km over 5–6 hours, with lunch and snacks included.Book
2. GetYourGuideHallasan hiking tour with lunchA guided Hallasan hike with lunch; the listing has it starting at Eorimok and ending at Yeongsil.Book
3. KKdaySouthern Jeju UNESCO tour with HallasanA day tour of about 9 hours around southern Jeju that includes a short walk on Hallasan's Eoseungsaengak trail, with pickup and admission included.Book

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Tips

• 01
  Not aiming for the summit? Yeongsil reaches Witse Oreum in about 1.5 hours, and the 1.3 km Eoseungsaengak trail takes about 30 minutes.
• 02
  The park asks summit hikers not to go alone: the trails are long and demanding, so hike in a group.

Nearby

1100 Highland WetlandA Ramsar-listed mountain wetland on the 1100 Road across Hallasan, seen from a wooden boardwalk with signs on its plants and wildlife.Wind 1947 Kart Theme ParkA go-kart park in Seogwipo where you race with Hallasan in view, plus an indoor BB-gun survival game arena.Hueree Natural ParkA flower garden in Namwon with Hallasan as its backdrop, holding seasonal festivals of plum blossom, hydrangea, pink muhly and camellia.Jeju Arboretum Theme ParkAn indoor ice museum with a year-round ice slide, plus VR, a 5D theater and an evening night market in the pines, in Jeju City.