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A Walk in a Jeju Village: Fall in Hangyeong-myeon! (Part 1)
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High, blue skies, warm sunshine, cool breeze. It’s fall, the right season for a trip. Any time you come here, you will find different charms of Jeju. Particularly in fall, you can find comfort in your heart through just a simple walk. Following the summer stroll to east Sehwa-ri, we’ll take an autumn stroll to the west to Hangyeong-myeon. In <A Walk in a Jeju Village, Fall in Hangyeong-myeon! (Part 1)>, we introduce you to the autumn forest and oreum (volcanic cones), and a teahouse where you can smell the aroma of tea. Since it is too early to walk around freely as before, how about settling yourself down in one location and feel the beauty of the season? Let’s head off to Hangyeong-myeon to feel the autumn breeze.
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- A Walk in a Jeju VillageFall in Hangyeong-myeon! (Part 1)
High, blue skies, warm sunshine, cool breeze. It’s fall, the right season for a trip. Any time you come here, you will find different charms of Jeju. Particularly in fall, you can find comfort in your heart through just a simple walk. Following the summer stroll to east Sehwa-ri, we’ll take an autumn stroll to the west to Hangyeong-myeon. In <A Walk in a Jeju Village, Fall in Hangyeong-myeon! (Part 1)>, we introduce you to the autumn forest and oreum (volcanic cones), and a teahouse where you can smell the aroma of tea. Since it is too early to walk around freely as before, how about settling yourself down in one location and feel the beauty of the season? Let’s head off to Hangyeong-myeon to feel the autumn breeze.
Sitting at the westernmost tip of the city of Jeju is Hangyeong-myeon. To its north and west is the ocean, and to the south is Seogwipo. Various scenic views are promised in Hangyeong-myeon. There’s emerald-colored “Panpo Pogu Port,” “Sinchang Windmill Coastal Road” where white windmills are line up along the coast, and “Suwolbong Peak” and “Dangsanbong Peak” in Gosan-ri where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset. The place is emerging as a must-go-place among tourists in their twenties and thirties thanks to unique cafés and restaurants mushroomed near Josu-ri and Jeoji-ri. Take in the fall in full-swing by strolling around every corner of the Hangyeong-myeon village.
① Suwolbong Peak
You can reach the 77m altitude Suwolbong Peak easily by driving. However, it’s nice to take s slow walk up in the fall weather. At the summit, “Gosan Weather Station” stretches up standing on Korea’s southernmost southwest sea. Next to it, you can find Suwoljeong Pavilion, where rainmaking rituals took place in the old days. Since it’s the southernmost edge, the view of the sunset falling over Chagwido Island is magnificent to see. The scene is even more breathtaking in autumn, where golden fields of reed ripple, so take a moment here. When you follow the sign that leads to Geo Trail Course, you can see the volcanic sedimentary layers. Make use of the electric bikes that can be rented nearby to see the various views Suwolbong Peak can offer.
② Dangsanbong Peak
Tourists may be more familiar with Suwolbong Peak. However, we met more villagers who actually recommended Dangsanbong Peak while we were reporting for Hangyeong-myeon. When we climbed up Dangsanbong Peak with huge anticipations and looked down from its summit, the view was just as beautiful as we have expected. They said we would arrive in no time. It was a perfect climb, except we were a little confused that we couldn’t see the end no matter how long we walked. We later found out that the climb up Dangsanbong Peak has two courses: a 15-minute course and a 40-minute course. If you’re not too confident about your physical energy, make sure you know your way before you set off. We recommend climbing after 4 p.m. because it’s famous for its sunsets. You will see the view of a village that seems to have a yellow filter over it. Across it, calm waters sparkle like gems. There’s a bench, too. We recommend you linger a little, listening to your favorite music. It’s not much, but it will definitely last as a special memory.
③ Hwansang Forest Gotjawal Park
A word that goes best with fall and stroll may as well be “forest”. In the forest, you can feel the seasons changing clearer than anywhere else. The forests in Jeju do not boast fancy foliage like in the mainland. However, it is full of plants that can only be found here. “Got” means forest, and “jawal” means thornbush. You can tell from the name that Hwansang Forest Gotjawal Park is a natural primeval forest that has maintained its original state to sustain a unique ecosystem. If you want to have a detailed look at the forest, don’t miss out on the explanation of the forest that takes place every hour on the clock. You will learn various stories that you would miss otherwise. If you walk for about an hour with the forest-keeper, you will find your heart fill up. When you have finished your walk, try taking relaxing at “Damang,” a foot-bath café near the exit. It’s going to be the perfect course.
① Sannoru
“Sannoru” is a place that serves green tea, black tea, and matcha tea, cultivated in various methods. As coffee culture developed, so did many roastery cafés. On the other hand, it is still hard to find a tea house that has sophistication and depth. It’s obvious why tea lovers are so enthusiastic to come to Sannoru. You can even taste green tea from Jeju, one of the three major producers of tea in the world. Menus for a more popular customer base are also available. There is a matcha jelly and pound cake, as well as a matcha milk tea and ice cream latte.
When you look at the interior decorated in green all over, as well as the sensible designed packaging and brochures, you will find that the place is not just a café; it is a brand. There is a store prepared in a separate space. Tea leaves are neatly displayed by category. You can take a whiff and check the appearance before purchasing. Also, note that you can order by text message (010-9295-1057) or Instagram (@sannolu_jeju) DM.
② Jeju Stoneshed
Jeju Stoneshed is a unique space where the old and new coexist. Inside the building used to be a mill long ago. The place was reborn after 20 years of vacancy. The outer area of the café presents a completely different atmosphere from the inside with a swimming pool and a swing reminding a tropical getaway. It’s a perfect spot for a photo shootout. Fair enough, it went viral on social media after just two months of the opening.
Jeju Stoneshed’s unique menu well-reflects the philosophy of the owner couple that catching up with trends is necessary to attract customers and that it is a natural way to let them sink in with what Jeju has to offer. You can have hot teas made from hallabong, pomegranate, and prickly pear cactus. Jeju Stoneshed sources them from Hyeopjae, Myeongwol, Wollyeong, and other mountain regions. The place also serves traditional Jeju desert “jireumtteok,” with Jeju jamón, strawberry jam, and cream cheese. They also reinterpreted “Shindari (Jeju fermented drink)” into a more popularized taste by lessening its characteristic tartness.
If you want to enjoy different dishes at once, we recommend Jeju Floating Tray. You will find yourself picking up the camera for plating so pretty that you can barely dare dig in, not to mention the sight of a tray floating on water. The swimming pool operates with hot water in the fall and winter. It’s open to everyone besides minors, so try taking pictures on the swing and enjoy a Jeju dessert. (Instagram @jeju_stoneshed)
Photos: 스튜디오아일랜드 정대규 | Illustrations : 제주종이가게 배중열
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- 2022-11-17
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