Seogwipo

Where to shoot

• Jeongbang Falls: a roughly 23-meter waterfall that drops directly into the ocean off a black basalt cliff, commonly cited as the only one of its kind in Asia.
• The coastal Olle Trail: a walkable stretch of volcanic sea cliffs, small offshore islands, and stacked stone cairns just outside town.
• Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market: a covered market street selling fresh seafood, citrus, and street food, doubling as an Olle Trail course starting point.
• Citrus orchards: Seogwipo's warm, sun-facing slopes make it the center of Korea's tangerine and hallabong growing region.

When to go

Spring (March to April) for mild weather and citrus blossom, or fall (September to November) for the clearest coastal visibility. Summer is Jeju's monsoon season — the falls run heaviest but the sky is often grey and misty, which has its own moody appeal but comes with real rain.

What to eat

Hallabong, a Jeju citrus hybrid bred for a sweeter, easier-to-peel fruit than a standard tangerine, is grown on the slopes right around Seogwipo — buy it by the net bag at the Maeil Olle Market rather than at a tourist stand elsewhere on the island.

Where to stay

Base yourself in Seogwipo's town center near the harbor and market for walking access to both the falls and the coastal trail; stay in Jeju City instead only if nightlife and the airport matter more than the coast.