Course Overview
Jungsangan refers to the mid-mountain belt between Jeju's coast and Hallasan, at 200-600 meters elevation. This drive cuts through the eastern jungsangan zone, offering views of stone-walled pastures, grazing Jeju ponies, and fields that change color with each season.
Unlike the busy coastal routes, mid-mountain roads are quiet and unhurried, revealing a more authentic side of Jeju. Spring brings canola and cherry blossoms, summer turns the meadows vibrant green, autumn paints them with silvergrass and tangerines, and winter frames Hallasan's snowy peaks in the background.
Section Highlights
Section 1: Gyorae-ri to Noksanro (approx. 12 km)
Starting at the Gyorae-ri junction, the route enters Noksanro (Green Road), a hidden gem lined with cedars and meadows on both sides.
Section 2: Noksanro to Sangumburi (approx. 10 km)
Exiting Noksanro reveals Sangumburi, a natural monument maar-type crater roughly 2 km in circumference, home to over 300 plant species.
Section 3: Sangumburi to Songdang Ranch (approx. 13 km)
The route passes through ranch country where Jeju horses and cattle graze freely behind stone walls. Cafes and farm-experience venues dot the area near Songdang.
Driving Tips
- Fog is common on mid-mountain roads; keep headlights ready
- Sangumburi admission: KRW 6,000, allow about 40 minutes
- Free-roaming horses may appear on the road; drive slowly
- "Deoreok School Cafe" near Noksanro is a popular converted-school cafe
- Canola flower fields peak in March-April; bring your camera