It is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, and a crater 600 m in diameter sits at the top. Opening hours differ by month, such as 06:00–18:00 from November to February and 04:30–20:00 from May to August. It is closed on the first Monday of each month (the next day if it is a public holiday). Individual admission is 5,000 won for adults and 2,500 won for teenagers, soldiers and children.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1 · 12 photos
Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone before you go
Hours
[November–February] - 06:00–18:00 - Ticket sales close 17:00 [March / April / September / October] - 05:00–19:00 - Ticket sales close 18:00 [May–August] - 04:30–20:00 - Ticket sales close 19:00 — source 1
Closed days
Monday of the first week of every month ※ If it is a public holiday, closed the next day — source 1
Fees
[Individual] - Adult 5,000 won - Youth/military/child 2,500 won [Group (10 or more people)] - Adult 4,000 won - Youth/military/child 2,000 won ※ Admission waived for Jeju residents, persons of national merit, people with disabilities, etc. with proof documents — source 1
Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone facilities and access
Accessible parking
Dedicated accessible parking: 8 spaces (Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone parking lot). Extra space nearby for wheelchair users and others. Distance to the attraction: about 100 m — source 2
Wheelchair rental
Rental available (1 unit, management office) — source 2
Accessible restroom
Accessible restroom available — source 2
Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone map
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Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone in detail
Summit course and free section
The trails split into a paid path to the summit and a free path around the Umutgae Coast side. The climb to the summit goes up stairs and an uphill path and usually takes about 30–40 minutes, and the free path is comparatively gentle. You cannot bring food in.
How do the opening hours of Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone differ by month?
It is open 06:00–18:00 (ticket sales end 17:00) from November to February, 05:00–19:00 (ticket sales end 18:00) in March, April, September and October, and 04:30–20:00 (ticket sales end 19:00) from May to August. It is closed on the first Monday of each month, and the next day if that is a public holiday.
How much is admission to Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone, and who is exempt?
Individuals pay 5,000 won for adults and 2,500 won for teenagers, soldiers and children. Groups of 10 or more pay 4,000 won for adults and 2,000 won for teenagers, soldiers and children. Jeju residents, persons of national merit, people with disabilities and others are exempt from the fee if they bring proof documents.
Can you borrow a wheelchair or use parking for people with disabilities at Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone?
You can borrow 1 wheelchair at the management office. The Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone parking lot has 8 parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities, and it is about 100 m from the parking lot to the attraction. There is also a restroom for people with disabilities.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI
Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone sources
Photos
Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1, KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)
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