Seopjikoji

섭지코지

A grassy headland jutting into the East Sea, with black volcanic rock coastline, a lighthouse, and Tadao Ando’s Glass House. It is a filming location for the Korean drama “All In.”

Seopjikoji is a headland that extends into the sea along Jeju’s east coast. “Seopji” is a place name, and “koji” is a word in the Jeju dialect meaning headland. The headland is covered in rolling grassland, blanketed with rapeseed flowers in spring. Its coastline consists of black volcanic rock and red volcanic ash deposits known as the “Fairy Rocks,” and at its tip stands a white lighthouse. From the lighthouse platform, you can see the grassland, the sea, and the nearby Seongsan Ilchulbong at once, making it the most pleasant walk on Jeju’s eastern route. The site became famous as a filming location for the Korean drama “All In.” The church from the show has since been removed, but Tadao Ando’s “Glass House” remains, housing a restaurant and café. Also here is the Yumin Art Museum, formerly the Genius Loci meditation space, which showcases Art Nouveau glasswork. Admission is about 12,000 won. The walking trail from the parking lot to the lighthouse and back is about 2 km and takes 40 to 60 minutes. Entry is free, and parking costs 1,000 won. Nearby attractions include Seongsan Ilchulbong, the Light Bunker, and the Aqua Planet aquarium, which is 5 minutes away by car, Korea’s largest aquarium and a good choice for families. Getting there: from Seongsan Ilchulbong, it is about 10 minutes by car. By bus, take route 295 or 201 and get off at the “Seopjikoji Entrance,” then walk for 20 minutes. Note: the headland is windy year-round, so hold on to your hat. Do not step into the rapeseed fields on the grassland for photos. There are paid photo fields. The rocks by the sea are slippery.

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