Phoenix Island

Jeju-do

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Coachloads of tourists disgorge at this resort daily to view the scenic location that has been featured in several Korean TV dramas and movies. But the real stars of the Seopji-koji Peninsula are two pieces of architecture by Ando Tadao: Glass House, housing the restaurant Mint, and the amazing Yumin Art Museum, a gallery with site-specific works that aid meditation. Both buildings are angled to frame Seongsan Ilchul-bong, providing yet more perspectives on the volcano.

A taxi here from Seongsan-ri is around ₩5000.

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  • Seongsan Ilchulbong

    Seongsan Ilchul-bong

    1.92 MILES

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    19.03 MILES

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  • Jeju Museum of Art

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    25.39 MILES

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  • Yumin Art Museum

    Yumin Art Museum

    0.43 MILES

    Ando Tadao–designed gallery with site-specific works that aid meditation. The building is angled to frame Seongsan Ilchul-bong. Exhibits art-nouveau glass…

  • Glass House

    Glass House

    0.5 MILES

    Ando Tadao–designed building housing Mint restaurant.

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1. Yumin Art Museum

0.43 MILES

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2. Glass House

0.5 MILES

Ando Tadao–designed building housing Mint restaurant.

3. Seongsan Beach

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The long stretch of beach between Seongsan-ri and Phoenix Island is a unique contrast of colours – mossy green rocks, black sand and blue waters, all…

4. Seongsan Ilchul-bong

1.92 MILES

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5. Ilchul-bong Beach

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