Having a family holiday coming up? Why not spend it on the “Hawaii of South Korea,” Jeju Island?
Jeju has all you need for that perfect vacation trip, thanks to its abundance of beach resorts and natural attractions. Beyond its beaches and caves, the island paradise also doesn’t fall short of family-friendly destinations that will make your vacation memorable!
Not sure where to start? We’ve handpicked our top five family-friendly destinations in Jeju to visit with your kids:
- Snoopy Garden
- Moomin Land Jeju
- Figure Museum Jeju
- Jeju Glass Castle
- Greem Cafe
Vaccinated Travel Lane to South Korea
Starting 15 November 2021, Singaporeans can enjoy quarantine-free travel to South Korea under the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL). In order to qualify for this, you will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and have your vaccination certificate with you during your trip.
#KlookTip: Prepare a digital vaccination certificate via Notarise to facilitate the verification of your vaccination status.
Flying to South Korea
Singapore will be the first country that South Korea will open its borders to for quarantine-free travels. In order to qualify for this, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- Have a 14-day travel history in Singapore or South Korea only
- Take a direct flight from Singapore to South Korea
- Purchase travel insurance with a minimum of 30M KRW(~S$35,000) coverage(For short-term visitors only)
- Apply for Korea Electronic Travel Authorization at least 24 hours before departure
You will also need to fulfil the following COVID-19 tests requirements:
- Pre-Departure Test - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test to be taken up to 72 hours prior to the flight
- On arrival in South Korea - Travellers must make an online reservation for the PCR test at Incheon International Airport before leaving Singapore
- For travellers staying 8 or more days - Take another PCR test on day 6/7 at a government-designated medical facility in Korea
Flying back to Singapore
You will have to fly back to Singapore on designated VTL flights, which will be operated by Singapore Airlines, Korea Air, and Asiana Airlines. You must not have any travel history outside of Singapore and the VTL countries in the past 14 days to be eligible for the VTL flights. You will also need to fulfil the following COVID-19 tests requirements:
- Pre-departure PCR test within 48 hours before flight departure
- On-arrival PCR test at Changi Airport
#KlookTip: Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website to find the latest updates and requirements.
1. Snoopy Garden
Revisit your childhood at Snoopy Garden in Jeju! Image credits to Snoopy Garden
Grew up reading Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang? Relive your childhood memories with your kids when you visit Snoopy Garden, a Jeju family destination dedicated to the classic Charles M. Schulz comic strips.
Marvel at timeless comic strips at the Garden House. Image credits to Snoopy Garden.
Located on the eastern side of Jeju, Snoopy Garden has two main sections. You can walk through its five themed halls at the indoor Garden House, filled with timeless comic strips. Descriptions are both written in Korean and English, so everyone can enjoy the nostalgia.
Get to visit Charlie Brown and the whole gang at Outdoor Garden! Image credits to Snoopy Garden
Head on out to the Outdoor Garden with 11 themed parks! Step into the world of Peanuts and meet the gang in a magical garden filled with life-sized exhibits and picturesque landscape. Kids will definitely enjoy running around the Beagle Scout Camp area!
Snoopy Garden also features Cafe Snoopy that serves American home-style brunch and a Peanuts Store where you can buy adorable memorabilia to take home.
- Address: 930 Geumbaekjo-ro, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
- Phone Number: 064-784-0930
- Business Hours: March to September, 9am to 7pm | October to February, 9am to 6pm (Last entry one hour before closure)
- Admission: Adults KRW 18,000 (~S$20.40) / Youths KRW 15,000 / Children KRW 12,000
- Website: www.snoopygarden.com/?lang=en
2. Moomin Land Jeju
Meet the adorable Moomins at Moomin Land Jeju! Image credits to Moomin Land Jeju
Another well-loved cartoon comes to life in Jeju! Moomin Land in Jeju is the largest Moomin-themed venue in Korea, and all corners of it showcase the history and life of the beloved Finnish cartoon. Even its building exterior replicated the famous blue Moomin House!
here are tons of interactive displays for everyone to enjoy. Image credits to Moomin Land Jeju. Image credits to Moomin Land Jeju
Go on an adventure and explore the exciting Moomin world with this destination’s interactive displays and exhibits. You and your family will undoubtedly be entertained in the Moomin Village, where you can take ‘Gram-worthy photos. You can even see these characters come to life at its wonderful theatre!
Indulge in blueberry goodness at Moomin Cafe. Image credits to Moomin Land Jeju
After hours of roaming around, make sure to drop by the café for a taste of Moomin-themed food. If you’ve been dreaming of eating the signature Moomin cakes and milkshakes with blueberries, then now’s your opportunity to make that fantasy come true!
- Address: 420 Byeongang-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
- Phone Number: 064-794-0420
- Business Hours: 10am to 7pm (Last entry at 6pm)
- Admission: Adults KRW 15,000 (~S$17) / Youths KRW 14,000 / Children KRW 12,000
- Website: www.moominlandjeju.co.kr
3. Figure Museum Jeju
Get up close and personal with famous film characters and superheroes. Image credits to Figure Museum Jeju
Heads up, your favourite Marvel superheroes and Disney and Pixar characters have landed in Jeju! No need to go to Hollywood to get up close and personal with these film icons. Just head onto Figure Museum Jeju and enjoy a day filled with an array of toys and action figures!
Fan of Star Wars? Darth Vader and the stormtroopers await! Image credits to Figure Museum Jeju
Figure Museum Jeju has two floors and a separate wing for its Mini Museum. If your kids love superheroes, go straight to the first floor for life-sized statues of Doctor Strange, Spiderman, Iron Man, Captain America, and more. Then, take your kids to meet Spongebob Squarepants as well as other beloved animated characters on the second floor.
The Mini Museum is filled with medium-sized to tiny action figures ranging from the vintage classics, Popeye and Robot Taekwon V, to modern favourites, such as The Matrix and Harry Potter!
- Address: 243 Hanchang-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
- Phone Number: 064-792-2244
- Business Hours: 9am to 6pm
- Admission: Adults KRW 12,000 (~S$13.60) / Middle school students KRW 10,000 / 2 to 11 years old KRW 9,000
- Website: www.figurejeju.com
4. Jeju Glass Castle
Jeju Glass Castle is home to kaleidoscopic artworks and sculptures. Image credits to Jeju Glass Castle
Learn the art of glass blowing and lampwork at Jeju Glass Castle. This kaleidoscopic family destination in Jeju is a glass art theme park home to colorful sculptures and exhibits from all over the world!
You can even learn glass work, such as glass painting and glass blowing! Image credits to Jeju Glass Castle
Make a day out of Jeju Glass Castle’s attractions! There are six model parks to explore with over 250 art pieces to marvel at. Scour your way out of the world’s first glass labyrinth, check out the world’s largest glass ball and glass diamond, or cross the glass bridge!
Jeju Glass Castle also holds glass work programs (at the time of writing, this is suspended due to COVID-19) that involve glass blowing, lampwork, and glass painting.
- Address: 462 Nokchabunjae-ro, Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
- Phone Number: 064-772-7777
- Business Hours: 9am to 7pm (Last entry at 6pm)
- Admission: Adults KRW 11,000 (~S$12.50) / Youths KRW 9,000 / Children KRW 8,000 / Glass experiences from KRW 5,000
- Website: http://en.jejuglasscastle.com
5. Jeju Greem Cafe
Step into a comic world at Jeju Greem Cafe! Image credits to Jeju Greem Cafe
What’s a family trip without great eats, right? When you feel peckish, check out Greem Cafe at the Jeju Aerospace Museum, where a quirky dining experience awaits you and the kiddos. The good news is that you don’t have to pay an entrance fee at the Aerospace Museum to visit this cafe!
As soon as you step inside the cafe, you’ll be transported to a 2D cartoon world where everything is black and white. Everything in the venue is painted white with black outlines—even the plates and mugs! Trust us, the illusion really looks convincing, and you’ll have fun playing with the interiors and posing for those photos.
Don’t forget to snap some shots for the ‘Gram! Image credits to Jeju Greem Cafe
When it comes to food, Greem Cafe doesn’t disappoint! The charming cafe offers various delicious coffees with adorable latte art, teas, and soft drinks to keep you refreshed. People with a sweet tooth will love its desserts such as cakes, pastries, and ice cream.
- Address: 4th Floor Jeju Aerospace Museum, 218 Nokchabunjae-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do.
- Phone Number: 064-794-9224
- Admission: Free admission. Drinks from KRW 5,500 (~S$6.30)
- Business Hours: Daily, 9am to 6pm
- Website: www.instagram.com/jeju_greemcafe
