• Seongsan Ilchulbong - Recognized as Jeju’s top natural heritage site, this location is renowned for its breathtaking views. It is also a venue for the Haenyeo (female diver) performance, which is scheduled for 2 pm but may be canceled due to inclement weather. Formed by volcanic activity, Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak resembles a castle, hence its name, with ‘Ilchulbong’ meaning ‘sunrise peak.’ The peak features 99 stone pillars, creating a crown-like appearance from above. The ascent from the ticket office to the summit takes about 30 minutes. Upon descending, visitors can enjoy the Haenyeo performance at the beach. Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak is celebrated as one of Jeju’s top ten scenic wonders. Note that it is closed on the first Monday of each month, though the path to the Haenyeo performance beach remains open and free.
• Seogwipo - The Haenyeo performance occurs daily at 2 pm, weather permitting. If conditions are unfavorable, the performance may be canceled. Four Jeju Haenyeo, aged 70, 79, 81, and 82, perform, singing the Ieodo song before diving to catch abalone, conch, and octopus.
• Haenyeo Museum - The Haenyeo Museum provides insights into the lives of Jeju’s female divers, known as “haenyeo.” Situated in a fishing village with views of Sehwa-ri’s white sand beach, the museum showcases oceanic, fishing, and cultural artifacts, emphasizing the haenyeo’s rich history. All exhibits, both inside and outside, are haenyeo donations. A genuine haenyeo house has been relocated to the museum, and displays cover food culture, childrearing, half-fishing, and Yeongdeunggut culture. A 7-minute video is highly recommended.
• Jeju Stone Park - This museum and ecological park offers a comprehensive look at Jeju’s stone culture. Opened on June 3, 2006, after seven years of construction, the park is expansive, so a relaxed visit is advised. Located near Oreum, a unique natural feature, the park’s entrance is marked by a stone castle-like structure. Inside, visitors can explore stone sculptures inspired by the legend of Seolmundae Halmang and her son, General Oh Baek. The museum is uniquely situated underground.
• Jeju Island - After completing the sightseeing taxi tour, guests will be returned to their starting point or nearby accommodation.

• Experienced taxi driver with basic English skills
• Pick-up and drop-off at airport, hotel, port, and stay house
• Air-conditioned vehicle, parking fee, and fuel fee included
• Registered taxis with transportation insurance
• Free female diver performance at 2pm (weather permitting)

• Gratuities
• Food and Drinks/ personal Expenses

Every day at precisely 2pm, the Jeju Haenyeo performance unfolds on the shores of Seongsan Ilchulbong Beach. However, it might be abruptly called off in case of inclement weather. The display features a 10-minute segment of Haenyeo singing followed by another 10 minutes of Haenyeos showcasing their trade in the ocean. The spectacle doesn’t cost a penny even if you lack a ticket to Seongsan Ilchulbong, as the performance can be witnessed without charge. Every year, the pathway to the left of Seongsan Ilchulbong remains open for everyone to enjoy. After ascending from the open course on the left, descend to the beach to watch the performance. Consequently, it’s advised to report to the parking lot by 1:30 PM to ensure you have ample time to catch the year-end performance.

For a first-hand experience of local Haenyeos busy with their seafood collection, take a scenic drive along the shore road.

• Woman diver sing a song information The song of Ieodo Sana is a song that haenyeo sing while rowing their boats to work. It is also called ‘Ieodo Sana’ or ‘Haenyeo Song’. It is a folk song of unknown author and is a type of work song that Jeju Island haenyeo sing when they go to and from the sea to do sea work. It is a song that soothes the sorrow and longing of haenyeo and is characterized by strong dialect and intonation, and the main content is the wish of sea women for an eternal utopia where there is no separation. The content of the lyrics is slightly different for each song and the rhythm is also diverse such as Gutgeori and Jungmori, but there is no big difference in the theme. The widely known lyrics of 《Ieodo Taryeong》 are as follows. Iyeotsana Iyeotsana Iyeotsana Iyeotsana Our ship goes well, smoothly, it’s Solnam’s ship It goes well, it’s a rag-tag ship Let’s go quickly, quickly Let’s get to our destination Once our lives die We can’t be reincarnated again Won’s son Wonjarang Mara God’s son Shinjarang Mara Sleeping on one pillow There’s no place for Won or Shin to row The enemy is a single-log bridge No matter how hard you row, enemy, don’t block the way Love is not an enemy. The lyrics of this song can be interpreted in modern language as follows. Iyeotsana, ieodosana, ieodosana, ieodosana (the sound made when rowing)/Our ship goes well, smoothly floating, it’s a pine ship/It goes well, it’s a pine tree ship. Let’s go quickly, let’s go/Let’s go forward to reach our destination. Once our lives die/We can’t be reincarnated again. The son of the lord, do not boast about Won/The son of God, do not boast about God. After sleeping on the same pillow/There is nothing to fear from Won or God. The lord meets on a single-log bridge/What kind of road is the same road? Lord, do not block the road/I will not make love or enemies. The lyrics are direct and use a lot of repetition, so the intonation is strong and dynamic. It is a women’s labor song that is only passed down on the coast of Jeju Island, and it well depicts the lives and sorrows of the haenyeo. The ‘lord’ in the lyrics refers to natural disasters such as storms, and the part where it says not to block the road shows the situation of the haenyeo who have to take responsibility for their own livelihood. In particular, the feelings of the haenyeo, who assume death, overlap with affection for men, and the hope that the sorrows of this world will be resolved in the afterlife is strongly expressed. The name ‘Ieodo’ was named after the motif of the ‘Ieodo Tale’, one of the traditional folk tales of the Jeju Island region. At the time of its discovery, it was called ‘Parangdo’, but in the late 1980s, the public and private sectors began to use the name ‘Ieodo’, and today, this name has become the official name. Ieodo (離於島, Ieodo) is an underwater reef located on the continental shelf of the East China Sea, southwest of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. The top of Ieodo is 4.6m below the standard sea level, and it is said that it is often revealed only when the waves hit. It is said that female divers went to the vicinity of Ieodo and worked as female divers.
• Seongsan Ilchulbong sunrise peak (world natural heritage /UNESCO area information (Woman diver performance every day 2pm only ) Seongsan Ilchulbong was formed by a hydrovolcanic eruption. Seongsan Ilchulbong was formed by a hydrovolcanic eruption that occurred under the sea about 5,000 years ago. After that, Seongsan Ilchulbong underwent coastal erosion by waves and sea breezes, and in particular, the eastern coast, which is open to the open sea, was greatly eroded by stronger wave energy, forming a vertical coastal cliff. Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak is a World Natural Heritage Site and one of Jeju’s top 10 scenic spots. The scenery is said to be the most beautiful in Jeju. It takes about an hour to go up and down. If climbing is difficult, you can also walk along the left shore. Its height is 182 m. Seongsan means a mountain that looks like a castle. ‘Ilchulbong’ means the peak where the sunrises. Next up is a female diver performance. In case of bad weather, the show is suddenly canceled. Haenyeo performances are held a day at 2:00pm . Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak was formed when lava erupted from the seabed. The number of stone pillars on the outer shell of the fortress is 99, and it looks like a crown that has come down from the sky. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the top of the ticket office. After climbing to the top, when you come down, you will naturally see Haenyeo Performance Beach.
• Hallasan Mountain information Hallasan, one of the three sacred mountains of the Korean Peninsula along with Jirisan and Geumgangsan in North Korea, is located at the southernmost tip of the Korean Peninsula and is the highest mountain in South Korea at 1,950m above sea level. It has a diverse vegetation distribution and is of great academic value as a treasure trove of flora and fauna. It was designated as Natural Monument No. 182, Hallasan Natural Reserve, on October 12, 1966. It was designated as a national park on March 24, 1970, and was designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in December 2002. Hallasan, a young volcanic island from the Quaternary Period of the Cenozoic Era, erupted volcanically until 25,000 years ago, and there are about 360 oreums around Hallasan, creating a unique landscape. The majestic appearance of Hallasan, towering over the center of the island, seems to contain a benevolent yet strong spirit. Hallasan in autumn foliage is a sight not to be missed, and Hallasan in snow is considered the most spectacular of all. The colorful natural scenery that changes without fail with the seasons makes visitors exclaim in awe. Hallasan and the beautiful land of Jeju, which preserve the mystery of the ancient times, are recognized as the greatest treasures given to us by God and as precious heritages that people around the world should nurture together. On June 27, 2007, Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes were registered as Korea’s first UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, and on October 4, 2010, they were certified as a World Geopark. You must make a reservation in advance to climb to the summit. The summit usually takes about 8 to 10 hours round trip and requires very strong physical strength. It is said that only by being kind to others and behaving beautifully with a good heart can you see the Baekrokdam Crater when climbing to the summit. According to a legend, A long time ago, a young hunter lived at the foot of Mt. Halla. He was caring for his sick mother, and because he was so devoted, he always wished to cure her illness. One day, a traveler passing by told him that deer blood was a special remedy for his mother’s illness. The next day, he woke up early, bathed in the stream, and went out to hunt deer. After wandering around all day looking for deer, he ended up climbing to the top of Mt. Halla. The top was covered with thick fog, making it difficult to see ahead, but he did not give up and wandered through the fog until he finally found a deer. It was a white deer. He was so happy that he drew his bow in an instant and was about to release the bowstring when suddenly an old man with white hair appeared from somewhere, blocked the white deer, and soon disappeared into the thick fog with the deer…. Soon, when the fog began to clear, the hunter went down to the place where the old man and the white deer disappeared. There was only a large pond there, but no old man or deer. The old man was a god of Hallasan who guarded Baekrok. The hunter had no choice but to give up hunting the deer and instead brought water from the pond back to his mother to drink from the net. Then, something truly strange happened. The mother’s long illness completely disappeared overnight…. Later, people called this pond Baekrokdam. It is said that this Baekrok is only visible to the most kind-hearted and filial people. Baekrok is white deer It is said that Baekrok still lives on Hallasan, and that those who see Baekrok are blessed with great luck and longevity. Baekrokdam Crater on the summit of Mt. Halla requires at least 4 hours of climbing to take photos around the summit. The highest mountain that towers over all of Jeju is Mt. Halla, and Jeju has 368 oreums and Mt. Halla. Oreum means straight mountain and means to climb.
• Jeju Stone Culture Park is a museum and ecological park that comprehensively and systematically shows the stone culture of Jeju, the land of stones. The entire park will be created by 2020, and in the first stage, exhibition halls such as the Jeju Stone Museum, Jeju Stone Culture Exhibition Hall, and Jeju’s traditional thatched roof were completed and opened on June 3, 2006, 7 years after the construction began. The Stone Culture Park, where you can see the stone culture of Jeju in one place, is so large that it is recommended to visit it with a leisurely schedule. The Stone Culture Park is located in front of Oreum, a unique natural heritage of Jeju, and if you follow the shape of a castle made of piled stones, you will reach the entrance of the Stone Culture Park with a cool view of the surroundings. Passing through the entrance and following the viewing path, you will come across various stone sculptures woven from the tale of Seolmundae Halmang and her son, General Oh Baek. Traditional village and stone grand father and Traditional toilet information Dolhareubang is the guardian deity and symbol of Jeju. Wherever you go in Jeju, you can see Dolhareubang on both sides of the village entrance, and he is an old man who protects the village and its residents. Jeju Island’s Dolhareubang means “stone grandfather” and served as a guardian deity praying for the safety of the village. Jeju people also believe that Dolhareubang protects Jeju, and it is a representative symbol of Jeju. Along with Jeju’s traditional thatched houses, traditional toilets are no longer used and can be seen in many places to show off to tourists. Traditional toilets have small pig houses and stone bowls where pigs eat food. Jeju residents actually used them until 1980, and since pigs would approach while people were doing their business in the toilet, people would always prepare sticks to eat the pigs that approached them. In the past, traditional toilets were used as fertilizer for the fields along with grass and pig excrement, and were very necessary for farming in rural areas. However, they are no longer used anywhere. In addition, Jeju people stack stones to get rid of bad energy, and stack stones to protect the safety and peace of their families and pray for their happiness. Jeju Stone Culture Park is a museum built by moving numerous stones and traces of volcanic activity from Jeju and traditional houses and lifestyles from the past. There is currently little activity looking for volcanic activity or ruins.
• 제주 해녀 정보 2 Jeju Woman diver information Jeju Haenyeo Haenyeo are women who specialize in diving into the sea with their bare hands and without any machinery to collect seafood. The sea, the workplace and common fishing ground for haenyeo, has been called the sea field in Jeju. Since it is a volcanic island, farmland is rare, so Jeju people have cultivated the sea as a field. Haenyeo of Jeju are women who rely on the sea to collect abalone, conch, sea cucumber, cheoncho, hijiki, etc. to lead their livelihood. Substance technology is a skill acquired through long-term training and experience. Usually, from the age of 8, they learn to swim and dive in the shallow waters of the village, and become baby haenyeo around the age of 15. Haenyeo’s material work requires a high degree of skill. You have to hold your breath and work for more than one minute while enduring strong water pressure in 15m of water. These skills, which are evaluated as ‘superhuman’, are obtained from each haenyeo’s sea and work experiences. This is possible only when the diving time is controlled by sensing the amount of water pressure and oxygen and estimating the distance to the surface. breathing sound Sumbisori is the sound that haenyeo make when they come out of the water to catch their breath after diving, and it sounds like whistling. It emits a ‘ho-oh-oh-oh-oh’ sound in the process of breathing out oxygen and exhaling the carbon dioxide generated in the body at once while diving for about 1 to 2 minutes. Haenyeo can breathe fresh air into their bodies in a short time through ‘Sumbi Sori’ and continue to practice even with a short break. Physical conditions require lung capacity, eyes and ears to withstand water pressure, the ability to withstand cold water, and the courage to not panic when encountering a large sea creature. Jeju haenyeo expanded their skills and wisdom by constantly receiving knowledge about the sea and effective use of physical strength in the sea at Bulteok from senior haenyeo. knowledge of nature Knowledge about nature refers to the marine knowledge and experience acquired about tides, winds, and harvested materials. Haenyeo are aware of the topography of the sea in the village, the flow of currents over time, and the habitats of marine life. In addition, it is possible to distinguish the growth process and collection period of marine organisms according to the season. In the case of agar-agar, the time to collect the best products is different every year, and the time to dig shellfish such as abalone and conch is also avoided during the spawning season. This knowledge of the marine ecosystem is steadily being handed down to Jeju haenyeo based on their long experience and accumulated knowledge. Haenyeo community Material work has a strong communal character. They do not arbitrarily jump into the sea and do things alone, but act according to the rules and laws that have been set. Also, when working with material things, they do not work alone, but work together, and when they are in trouble, they can jointly cope with dangerous situations. Haenyeo cannot exist apart from the group. The sea field, the workplace of haenyeo, is managed by the fishing village unit, which is a community of haenyeo. In Jeju Island, there are more than 100 fishing villages in village units, each of which strictly adheres to rules and regulations on the boundaries of fishing grounds, qualifications for harvesting seafood, harvesting methods and harvesting periods, etc. This is a promise to protect and coexist with the marine ecosystem. This haenyeo community shows the form of a meeting, and when a problem arises, the haenyeo make a decision after sufficient free discussion so that all members of the community can understand and accept it. The haenyeo community is divided into upper, middle, and lower groups according to material experience and skill. Among the sanggun, haenyeo with excellent skills, rich experience, wisdom and virtue are called the ‘Dangsanggun’ and are the leaders who lead the safety and harmony of the community. The sea is the field of haenyeo. When haenyeo enter the sea, they know in detail where there are rocks, fishing grounds, and a lot of seafood. Her daughter learned the field from her senior haenyeo and finally grew up as her sanggun. Since the village fishing ground is their own field, they clean the fishing ground and remove ‘badang grass’, a weed. Cleaning the fishing grounds two or three times a year.
• 해녀박물관 information The Haenyeo Museum Information Woman Diver is called Haenyeo in Jeju. The Haenyeo Museum is a museum managed by the Maritime Affairs Department of the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Bureau of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province to inherit and preserve the Haenyeo culture of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. [2] It is located at 26 Haenyeo Museum-gil, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do. Jeju Haenyeo Museum is located in a fishing village where you can see the white sand beach of Sehwa-ri, Gujwa-eup. It exhibits materials on marine, fishing villages, folklore, and fishing, focusing on the Haenyeo culture of Jeju, which has a history from the beginning. The exhibits inside and outside the museum are all donated by haenyeo. In the exhibition hall, the actual haenyeo house is also donated and moved, and the food culture, nurturing, irony, and Yeongdeung gut culture are displayed in detail. About 7 minutes of video is worth seeing. The garden in front of the museum was the second gathering place of the haenyeo who participated in the protests in January 1932, the Haenyeo Anti-Japanese Movement and the largest women’s anti-Japanese movement in Korea. In order to celebrate the spirit of Haenyeo anti-Japanese movement, Jeju Haenyeo anti-Japanese exercise fee is set up, indicating the strength of Jeju women. In addition, you can watch the video of Jeju Haenyeo in the Haenyeo Museum video room for about 8 minutes.

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