While Jeju is known as the Hawaii of Korea and a popular destination for couples, it’s also a paradise for families. From exciting theme parks and attractions to breathtaking coastal sceneries and cafes, Jeju offers endless ways to have fun with your loved ones.
Why Jeju Is Perfect For Family Trips
While Seoul might be the most visited city in South Korea, Jeju offers up scenery you can’t find anywhere else. The open landscapes, clean air and diverse offerings of Jeju make it a fun yet eye-opening travel experience for kids.
From easy scenic hikes to interactive parks and huge cafes, there’s something for every age group. With the additional direct flights from Singapore, travelling to Jeju has never been more convenient.
If you’re planning for your next family holiday, this family-friendly Jeju itinerary showcases some of the island’s best kid-friendly attractions. Whether you’re travelling with toddlers or teens, this guide introduces you to Jeju’s fun, food and nature at a relaxed, family-friendly pace.
Family Friendly Attractions in Jeju
Jeju Equestrian Park
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Start your trip in Jeju with a unique experience, horse riding! This place lets you ride a horse through a small forest in Jeju, and it’s available even for those who have zero experience with horse riding.
There are two courses to choose from, either a 15 min experience, or a 30 min experience, priced at 44,000won and 66,000won respectively.
Do note that kids below 110cm, elderly above the age of 71 and adults who weigh more than 85kg are not allowed to ride on a horse. No phones are allowed on the phone during the horse riding experience for your safety, but there’s an option to get your photos taken by a profession during the experience.
It’s 40,000 won for 1-2pax, and 50,000won for 3-4pax. It includes a framed photo and soft copies of the pictures taken.
Visitors are also recommended to visit between 9:30 am to 11:30 am, and between 1:30 pm to 4 pm.
9.81 Park
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Bring out your family’s competitive side at 9.81 Park! It’s basically a go kart theme park with various courses using karts that don’t rely on engines, but the power of gravity! Everything is linked to their app, which makes it very convenient.
You can create a racing room amongst your family members, and they’ll record down everything from the time taken for the course to video footages which you can bring home! 2-man vehicles are also available for kids who are not confident riding by themselves.
Plus, the view from the outdoor course is not to be missed!
There are also lots of other indoor activities to discover, from arcade games to VR experiences and even indoor laser tag.
For more information, you can visit their website, which is also available in English.
HARIBO World
If you didn’t know, Jeju is home to lots of museums/exhibitions, and HARIBO World is one of the newest! Opened back in July 2024, the exhibition features numerous photo spots to explore, interactive games, and sweet treats for the whole family.
It’s a perfect spot to explore with your family, especially if you’re looking for things to do in Jeju when it rains.
It’s priced at 18,000 won for Adults, 15,000 won for Youths, and 13,000 won for Children.
Sanyang Keununggot
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Photos are a must on a trip, and Sanyang Keununggot in Jeju is one of the best places to take them. It’s called Sanyang Keunkot Photo Spot on Google, but it’s more than a photo spot; it’s basically multiple photo spots spread out in a gorgeous forest.
There are lots of fairytale-inspired houses, along with train tracks, cute installations and even a small forest cafe right in the middle for you to rest your feet. Keep a lookout for the mini rabbit farm, because there’s a feeding experience available for just 5,000won.
The entrance fee is 8,000 won for adults and 6,000 won for children.
Songaksan Mountain
If you’re ever in the west of Jeju, Songaksan Mountain is a great alternative to Seongsan Ilchubong. It’s less crowded, and it’s located right beside the ocean as well.
When you’re travelling with family, comfort and ease definitely come first, so you’ll be glad to know that this is less intense than Seongsan Ilchubong. Of course, you can just stop wherever and whenever you want!
Murung Farm
In case you didn’t know, Tangerine picking in Jeju is a popular activity. However, it’s not available all year round. The best time for tangerine picking is usually from Oct to Jan.
If you’re visiting Jeju outside of this period, you can opt for activities like tangerine jam making at Murung Farm! The place is also home to a cafe where you can try out local snacks.
A tangerine jam-making class costs 20,000 won and can be reserved either through Naver Maps.
What To Eat in Jeju
Jeju is a food heaven, and there’s so much to try! From popular options like Black Pork BBQ to Seafood Ramyeon, here are some of our food picks for Jeju!
Pork Noodles
If you have a family member who’s picky about food when travelling overseas, you should consider bringing them a bowl of Pork Noodles. This comforting bowl of noodles is somewhat similar to food you can find in Singapore.
The taste profile isn’t too exotic, and a warm bowl of soup is perfect for any age group!
Some places to try include Gasi Abang Noodles, located near Seongsan Ilchubong, or this spot near Sanbangsan.
Grilled Cutlassfish
Forget grilled mackerel, grilled cutlassfish is what you should be trying! This long piece of fish takes up the entire table and has a nice buttery taste to it. While the staff usually remove the bones for you, please double-check before passing it to your child or elderly person.
We tried it at a place called Jeju Eomyeong Tonggalchi near the airport, and we highly recommend it!
Grilled Abalone
You can’t leave Jeju without trying Abalone! There are options like Abalone Gimbap and Abalone Porridge, but the easiest way is to order a side of Grilled Abalone if you ever come across it on the menu. The Korean word for this menu is ‘전복구이’.
Bonus Tips For A Smooth Jeju Family Trip
The best time to visit Jeju is during Spring and Autumn, where comfortable temperatures and clear skies will greet you. However, summer in Jeju is also quite an experience. Just make sure to visit during early June to avoid the monsoon season.
It’s definitely easier to rent a car to move around in Jeju; if not, you can opt for private taxi tours, especially if you’re travelling with any elderly family members.
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This post was done in partnership with Korea Tourism Organization (Singapore).
