Hill of Swiri is a beautiful spot located on the walking path between Shilla Hotel and Parnas Hotel within the Jungmun Complex in Jeju. It is the place where the final scene of the 1999 movie 'Swiri' was filmed. The movie's OST and emotional scenes that flowed on this hill remain deeply in many people's memories. Visitors can also experience sitting on the actual Swiri bench where the lead actors in the film sat. From the Hill of Swiri, the expansive Jungmun Saekdal Beach and the refreshing southern sea of Jeju stretch out below, providing a great background for photos with the open sea. The vast ocean, cliffs, and gentle walking path create a cinematic landscape to enjoy throughout the stroll. Hill of Swiri is a recommended photo spot and promenade for those visiting the Jungmun Tourist Complex.
Beritne Oreum refers to the hill area located east of Cheonjeyeon Valley in the Jungmun Tourist Complex. It consists of three peaks, called Dong Oreum, Seot Oreum, and Manjisum Oreum. With its dense forest, it holds valuable botanical significance. The area is home to rare plants such as solipnan and dampalsu, which are designated specific wild flora. It is protected as Natural Monument No. 182-7. The trail of Olle Course 8 passes through this area, attracting tourists who enjoy a light walk while appreciating the excellent scenery.
This valley is located east of Lotte Hotel in the Jungmun Tourist Complex. It is named Eongdeongmul Valley because the terrain is rugged with many large rocks, so even the animals searching for water could not approach and only exposed their hindquarters to relieve themselves before leaving. In spring, canola flowers bloom along the valley slopes creating a spectacular scene, with the canola flower landscape having a three-dimensional characteristic compared to flat land. It is included in Olle Trail Course 8 and is also called Jungmun Moonlight Walking Park. You can access it after parking at Jungmun Beach parking lot. Walking along the canola flower path leads to Mirage Pond, and going up to the left connects to the Lotte Hotel promenade.
Jungmun Tourist Complex is an international tourism and resort area created in the Jungmun, Daepo, and Saekdal-dong areas of Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, utilizing Jeju’s unique natural scenery and geographical features. The complex includes nine deluxe hotels such as Shilla Hotel, Lotte Hotel, and Grand Chosun Hotel, along with attractions like Pacific Rizom, Yeomiji Botanical Garden, Teddy Bear Museum, Grim Forest, Alive Museum, Chocolate Land, Jeju International Peace Center, Cheonjeyeon Waterfall, Jusangjeolli Cliff, and Jungmun Golf Club. Particularly, Jungmun Saekdal Beach, known for surfing, yachting, parasailing, as well as sea-view cafes and walking trails, has recently gained popularity.
Gwangmyeongsa Temple is a small temple affiliated with the Taego Order, located between Cheonjeyeon Waterfall and Beritneoreum on Jungmunsang-ro in Seogwipo-si, Jeju. It was founded by Monk Bang Dong-hwa, who led the Mu-o Beopjeongsa anti-Japanese resistance initiated by monks and intellectuals in Jeju one year before the March 1st Independence Movement in 1918. Although the temple's history is less than 100 years old, it serves as a patriotic and nationalistic site inspiring descendants, as the birthplace of Jeju's first large-scale anti-Japanese resistance. It can be seen along Olle Trail Course 8, and nearby attractions include Cheonjeyeon Waterfall, Beritneoreum, and Jungmun Jinsil Camping Ground.
Yeomiji Botanical Garden is located north of the Jungmun Tourist Complex and can be easily accessed via road 1132. Named for its meaning 'beautiful land,' Yeomiji Botanical Garden features a large greenhouse and consists of an 112,200㎡ outdoor garden and an 11,361㎡ indoor botanical garden. The outdoor garden forms a forest with large trees such as palm trees and includes Korean, Japanese, Italian, and French-style gardens that allow visitors to appreciate both Eastern and Western garden styles. There are about 2,300 species of plants in total, with about 1,300 species living inside the greenhouse. The indoor botanical garden has a central hall and a 38-meter-high observation tower from which you can see the Jungmun Tourist Complex, Cheonjeyeon Waterfall, as well as Hallasan Mountain and the nearby coastline. On clear days, you can even distinctly see Marado, the southernmost island of the Korean Peninsula. The gardens are arranged in various themes: the Garden of Mystery, the Garden of Flowers, the Water Garden, the Cactus Garden, the Tropical Garden, and the Tropical Orchard. The Garden of Mystery consists of volcanic rocks, ferns, and native plants. The Garden of Flowers is made up of tropical and subtropical plants. The Water Garden features ponds and wetlands. The Tropical Garden and Tropical Orchard are composed of tropical fruits and plants. The Cactus Garden showcases the baobab tree, which also appears in The Little Prince.
