Jeju-si is one of 2 cities, counties and districts in Jeju. It has 26 neighborhoods (19 dong · 4 eup · 3 myeon) and 484,079 registered residents (September 2026). The most populous neighborhood is Nohyeong-dong with 54,269.
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Landmark stamp: Hyeopjae Beach
Bordering emerald coastal shallows in Jeju, this popular sandy beach offers striking views across the turquoise sea toward the offshore silhouette of Biyangdo.
What to see
Silvery shores mixed with crushed seashells look out over emerald ocean waters and the picturesque volcanic silhouette of Biyangdo Island.
Visitor tip
During low tide, wide sandy shallows emerge, making it delightful for families to walk safely and search for tiny sea shells.
Food nearby
Along the nearby coastal road, visitors can enjoy hearty local dishes such as chewy sea snail noodle soup or spicy seafood stew.
Food, festivals and stories of Jeju-si
Local food
Gogi-guksu, a savory noodle soup served with sliced boiled pork in rich broth, is well known here.
Local story
The ancient legend of Samseonghyeol tells of three ancestral deities emerging from the ground to found Tamna.
On screen
The popular reality television show Hyori's Homestay was filmed in the peaceful seaside village of Aewol.
Neighborhoods of Jeju-si (26)
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Photo spot: Opposite Hyeopjae Beach, you can capture picturesque views of Biyangdo Island resting across the emerald ocean waters.
Story: Folklore tells that the offshore island of Biyangdo rose dramatically from the middle of the sea during a volcanic eruption.
Food: Restaurants clustered around Hallimhang Port serve braised cutlassfish and grilled tilefish fresh from early morning fish auctions.
Story: The Hangpaduri Anti-Mongolian Historic Site preserves the earthen ramparts where Sambyeolcho forces fought their historic final battle against invaders.
Photo spot: The winding coastal trail of Handam Beach lets visitors take scenic sunset photos against dramatically shaped volcanic rock formations.
Name: The area received its poetic name, meaning the moon by the waterside, from its scenic cliffside ocean vistas under moonlight.
Food: Fresh yellow corvina fished from turbulent ocean currents and naturally fermented anchovy sauce are renowned island specialties here.
Photo spot: Standing on Chujagyo Bridge connecting the two main islands offers travelers breathtaking photographic perspectives across the blue ocean strait.
Story: During the 1801 Catholic persecution, Madame Jeong Nan-ju tearfully left her infant son on an island rock to save his life.
Food: Dongmun Traditional Market attracts hungry visitors with tempting local street bites like modakchigi platters and savory black pork patties.
Photo spot: Restored as an urban stream, Sanjicheon Stream illuminates with ambient night lights, providing lovely romantic walking routes for photography.
Story: The lower port of Sanjicheon was the historic staging ground where merchant Kim Man-deok distributed relief grain to starving citizens.
Photo spot: When King cherry trees bloom fully along Jeonnong-ro street in spring, they form breathtaking flower tunnels perfect for commemorative photos.
Story: Near Nammun Rotary once stood Jeongwonru, the grand southern fortress gate where travelers entered and departed the walled town of Jeju.
Name: The name originates from the upper section of Samdo-ri, one of three historic districts demarcated within ancient Jeju Fortress walls.
Story: Jejumok Gwana functioned as the historic provincial government office where magistrates governed the island from the Tamna Kingdom through Joseon.
Photo spot: In front of Gwandeokjeong Pavilion, visitors can compose scenic pictures capturing majestic timber architecture beneath open island skies.
Fun fact: Gwandeokjeong Pavilion is a celebrated wooden structure erected during the early Joseon period to train military officers in martial archery.
Story: Legend says Yongduam Rock formed when an ascending dragon was struck down by a mountain deity's arrow, turning into stone.
Photo spot: Along the Yongdam Coastal Road, travelers capture unique souvenir photos with landing airplanes gliding close above the open turquoise ocean.
Food: Seaside restaurants along the shore road serve freshly caught sashimi and sea urchin seaweed soup alongside scenic ocean horizons.
Photo spot: Strolling by the historic stone walls of Hwabuk Port and Haesinsa Shrine offers quiet photographic settings overlooking calm harbor waters.
Story: Haesinsa Shrine was built for Joseon scholars and provincial officials to pray for safe sea voyages before sailing to Hanyang.
Name: The village name originated from Chinese characters describing grain-filled fertile coastal fields stretching outward toward the northern Jeju sea.
Photo spot: At Samyang Beach, glistening black volcanic sands stretch outward, providing exceptional scenic backgrounds for photographing glowing ocean sunsets.
Story: The prehistoric archaeological site around fresh Won-dang stream reveals fascinating traces of early Iron Age settlements living on the coast.
Fun fact: Composed of fine basalt volcanic minerals, the dark sands along the beach are traditionally enjoyed by visitors for hot sand baths.
Photo spot: Sunlight filtering through straight cedar trees at Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest creates a mystical setting for memorable forest photos.
Story: Legend says the mineral spring below Jeolmul Oreum cured illnesses when Buddhist monks drank from its clear mountain reservoir.
Name: The town received its name from a topographical legend describing mountain contours as resembling a phoenix spreading its majestic wings.
Photo spot: The forested entry pathway leading to Gwaneumsa Temple's Iljumun Gate provides tranquil compositions capturing the peaceful ambiance of mountain temples.
Story: Gwaneumsa Temple was historic re-established in the early twentieth century by the dedicated Buddhist nun Ahn Bong-ryeo-gwan.
Fun fact: This district serves as the scenic starting trailhead for the Gwaneumsa hiking route ascending toward the summit crater of Hallasan Mountain.
Photo spot: Every autumn, expansive buckwheat fields in Ora-dong bloom with delicate white blossoms that look like powdery snow across rolling hillsides.
Story: Bangseonmun Valley retains an ancient legend where Daoist immortals descended during spring to appreciate blooming azaleas and pure mountain streams.
Name: The district's name traces its heritage to a topographical description comparing its wide, flat basin to an expansive dining tray.
Story: Scholars and poets in the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties gathered by Woldaecheon Stream to compose verses under the moonlight.
Photo spot: Centuries-old hackberry trees along the brackish waters of Woldaecheon Stream provide serene, shaded settings for capturing beautiful reflective pictures.
Name: The name Oedo was given because it was located along the outer western perimeter of the ancient Jeju administrative district.
Photo spot: Red and white horse-shaped lighthouses standing on the breakwater of Ihoteu Beach offer whimsical backdrops for memorable coastal photographs.
Story: The coast preserves traditional wondam, ancient stone barriers built in tidal waters to trap fish as the tide recedes.
Name: The village name originated from Chinese characters signifying two natural lakes, referencing historic freshwater pools found in the area.
Local notes were drafted with the help of AI from public information. Population: Ministry of the Interior and Safety resident registration, September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.