Jeju East Line One-Day Adventure! Coffee + Art + Volcanic Sea Views All in One Package

☕ Morning Light and Coffee: Fritz Coffee

• Recommended Time: 8:00-9:30 AM (avoid crowds, best morning light)

• Must-Try: Volcanic sea view by the floor-to-ceiling window, paired with hand-drip coffee and freshly baked croissants.

• Tips: Check sunrise time in advance; if you want to capture the volcano in morning mist, arrive by 7:30 AM.

🏛 Architectural Aesthetics Hit: Jeju Glass House

• Transportation: 8-minute taxi ride (about 6,000 KRW), or drive and park nearby.

• Highlights: Tadao Ando’s concrete and glass aesthetics, don’t miss the mint latte at the cliffside café Mint.

• Photo Tips: Soft light before 11 AM, stunning shots with glass walls framing the sea and sky.

🎨 Light and Shadow Art Museum: Yumin Art Nouveau

• 10-minute walk: From Glass House, follow the path straight ahead, capturing coastal views along the way.

• Experience: Minimalist corridor for silhouette shots; quietly appreciate Émile Gallé’s glass exhibits inside.

• Note: Closed every Monday, recommend reserving 1 hour for immersive viewing.

🌋 Volcanic Sunset Finale: Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak

• Transportation: 10-minute taxi ride (about 7,000 KRW), or take bus 702 to the foot of the mountain.

• Hiking: 30-minute trek, start ascending 1 hour before sunset to overlook Udo Island and the lava coast.

• Dinner: Seafood hot pot at “성산갯마을” at the foot of the mountain, sea urchin bibimbap about 15,000 KRW per person.

🌊 One-Day Highlights Summary

• Pace: Slow coffee enjoyment → quick architectural shots → quiet art appreciation → volcanic hike, well balanced.

• Budget: Transportation + meals about 50,000 KRW, entrance fee only for Ilchulbong Peak (5,000 KRW).

• Alternative: If rainy, Glass House Café can be replaced with Seopjikoji indoor aquarium.


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Friendly Reminder: The east line of Jeju Island is windy; it’s recommended to wear a windbreaker and comfortable hiking shoes; during spring cherry blossom season (March-April), you can add a visit to Seopjikoji rapeseed flower fields.

Post by ArtisticSoul! | Aug 21, 2025

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