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Dokkaebi Road (Mysterious Road) (도깨비 도로(신비의 도로))

Dokkaebi Road (Mysterious Road) (도깨비 도로(신비의 도로)) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

Jeju

Dokkaebi Road (Mysterious Road) (도깨비 도로(신비의 도로))

Dokkaebi Road) is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

ROOTIconic stop curated by Korea Tourism OrganizationJeju island vibe — volcanic coast, slow paceEnglish-friendly

Why go

Dokkaebi Road is a strange optical illusion stretch on Jeju Island, where a section of road that visibly slopes upward actually rolls cars in neutral gear toward the apparent top. The phenomenon is caused by the surrounding terrain, which tilts the visual horizon and tricks the eye into seeing "down" as "up." Visitors stop, put their car in neutral, and watch it drift uphill — the surprise factor is what makes this a perennial Jeju road-trip favorite, especially with families. The stop takes only ten minutes, and there's no entrance fee. It pairs naturally with the nearby Halla Arboretum and the Saryeoni Forest Path for a full inland Jeju day.

Quick highlights

  • Optical illusion road that rolls cars 'uphill' in neutral
  • Caused by tilted surrounding terrain horizon
  • Free to visit, takes about 10 minutes
  • Family favorite on Jeju road trips
  • Pair with Halla Arboretum or Saryeoni Forest Path

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