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Geumneung Seokmulwon (Geumneung Rock Park) (금능석물원) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3
Jeju
Geumneung Seokmulwon (Geumneung Rock Park)
Geumneung Seokmulwon 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
Geumneung Seokmulwon is an outdoor stone-sculpture park on Jeju's northwest coast, founded by master sculptor Jang Gong-ik who spent a lifetime carving local Jeju basalt into towering, often whimsical pieces. The grounds spread across a dramatic seaside hill, with hundreds of works ranging from grandfather-stone variations to figures from Jeju mythology and large abstract forms. The combination of black basalt, blue sea, and green hill is uniquely Jeju. Allow about ninety minutes for the full loop. The park is exposed and hot in midsummer; spring and autumn afternoons are best. Pair with nearby Geumneung Beach and the Hyeopjae coast for a full Jeju west-coast day.
Quick highlights
- Jeju basalt sculpture park by master Jang Gong-ik
- Hundreds of works including grandfather stones and mythology figures
- Dramatic seaside hill setting unique to Jeju
- About 90 minutes for the full loop
- Pair with Geumneung and Hyeopjae beaches
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