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Hallasan National Park: Hiking Korea's Highest Volcano on Jeju Island

한라산국립공원

Introduction

Hallasan (1,950m) is South Korea's highest peak and a dormant shield volcano at the heart of Jeju Island — a UNESCO triple-crown natural heritage site.

Hallasan National Park is Jeju Island’s most iconic natural landmark, designated a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, Biosphere Reserve, and Global Geopark. The dormant volcano rises 1,950m above sea level and is surrounded by dense forest, alpine meadows, and a crater lake (Baekrokdam) accessible via the Seongpanak and Gwaneumsa trails. Six trails of varying difficulty wind through the park; the two summit trails require early starts due to strict cut-off times.

Highlights

  • UNESCO World Heritage triple designation
  • Baekrokdam crater lake at the summit
  • Royal azalea blooms (April–May)
  • Rare Jeju deer and endemic flora
  • Six hiking trails for all fitness levels

Basic info

Address
1100-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province 제주특별자치도 제주시 1100로 Directions
Operating hours (Weekday)
Varies by trail: Seongpanak opens 05:30 (summit cut-off 12:00)
Operating hours (Weekend)
Same as weekday
Holiday
Same as weekday
Closed day
None
Last entry
Summit cut-off: Seongpanak 12:00 / Gwaneumsa 12:00 — arrive early
Booking
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Parking
No parking at trailheads; shuttle buses available
Subway
N/A — no direct subway; nearest is Jeju Bus Terminal
Bus
Bus 181 (Seongpanak) · Bus 240 (Eorimok) from Jeju City
Transport tips
Start Seongpanak trail before 06:00 to guarantee summit access; bring layers

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