culture

Jeju World Natural Heritage Center (제주 세계자연유산센터)

569-36, Seongyo-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

About

The Jeju World Natural Heritage Center was established to acknowledge Jeju Island’s value as the sole UNESCO World Natural Heritage in Korea. It is comprised of various facilities including a 4D video room, lava tunnel experience, origins of Jeju-do, and many other activities that visitors can experience first-hand. Jeju World Natural Heritage Center is located in the Geomunoreum Lava Tube System, which was designated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage in 2007, one of the 20 ecological tourism spots selected by the Ministry of Environment of Korea in 2009, as well as a Korean-style ecological tourism model.

* Opening date: September 4, 2012

Information

Phone

+82-1800-2002

Website

wnhcenter.jeju.go.kr

Hours

09:00-18:00

Closed

First Tuesday of every month, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

Parking

Available (small cars: 100 spaces, large cars: 25 spaces)

Fee

Individuals - Adults 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won
Groups – Adults 2,400 won / Children 1,600 won

* Groups: 10 people or more
* Free admission: preschoolers (ages 6 and younger), senior citizens (agse 65 and older)

Visitors also explore Starbucks Jeju Songdangpark R (스타벅스 더제주송당파크R), Jeju Dongwha Village[Tax Refund Shop](제주동화마을) and Sangumburi Crater (산굼부리) near this location.