Halla Arboretum
After exploring Wondangbong Volcanic Cone, consider Halla Arboretum for a different setting. Check the separate journey and access conditions before adding it to your itinerary.
Visitor guide →Jeju City and the north · Volcanic hills
Wondangbong Volcanic Cone
Wondangbong in Samyang is identifiable by its overlapping peaks and the five-storey stone pagoda at the Wondangsa temple site. Views toward Samyang Black Sand Beach, the urban area and Hallasan are characteristic. Choose your visiting area separately for the stone pagoda and temples or a ridge hike.
Travel planning at a glance
Plan your visit to Wondangbong around the designated trails in Samyang Il-dong. Wondangbong in Samyang is identifiable by its overlapping peaks and the five-storey stone pagoda at the Wondangsa temple site. Its elevation of 170.7m and height of 120m above the surrounding ground are different from walking distance. Even if it appears on the list of oreum with installed trails, follow restrictions on the day and private-land notices.
Visitor information for Wondangbong Volcanic Cone
- Area
- Samyang Il-dong
- Elevation above sea level
- 170.7m (official inventory)
- Height above surrounding ground
- 120m (height above surrounding ground)
- Terrain
- Horseshoe-shaped crater
- Visit conditions
- Listed among oreum with trail facilities · Follow designated paths and on-site restrictions
Operating and access information is based on the official sources below. Recommended routes and visit durations are editorial suggestions. Check each place's description to see whether waiting, meals and similar time are included, and allow separate time for travel between places.
Wondangbong Volcanic Cone · Official information ↗ · Checked
Jeju oreum with trail facilities: 2026 status ↗ · Checked
Wondangbong’s seven peaks and the Wondangsa temple site
Wondangbong in Samyang is identifiable by its overlapping peaks and the five-storey stone pagoda at the Wondangsa temple site.
Views toward Samyang Black Sand Beach, the urban area and Hallasan are characteristic. Choose your visiting area separately for the stone pagoda and temples or a ridge hike.
Wondangbong Volcanic Cone · Official information ↗ · Checked
Choosing a trail and return point at Wondangbong Volcanic Cone
The official oreum inventory lists Wondangbong Volcanic Cone at 170.7m above sea level, with a relative height of 120m from the surrounding ground to the summit. Neither figure is the hiking distance or the actual length of the ascent; consider them alongside the climbs and descents on your chosen trail.
Respect temple operations and ceremonies, and do not improvise a route across all the peaks. Decide which entrance you will descend to before walking.
Wondangbong Volcanic Cone · Official information ↗ · Checked
Jeju oreum with trail facilities: 2026 status ↗ · Checked
What to consider when walking Wondangbong Volcanic Cone with others
At Wondangbong Volcanic Cone, the slope at your chosen entrance and the return route affect your companions more than the elevation figure of 170.7m. With children, check the distance on entrance signs and the condition of the path, then choose a short out-and-back walk.
At Wondangbong Volcanic Cone, plan to observe the scenery on a daytime walk rather than explore unlit ridges at night. In rain, strong winds or weather alerts, recheck conditions at the entrance and turn back after a short permitted section if needed.
Wondangbong Volcanic Cone · Official information ↗ · Checked
Jeju oreum visitor rules ↗ · Checked
Finding the entrance to Wondangbong in Samyang Il-dong
The official location is 제주특별자치도 제주시 삼양1동 산1-1 일대. This is the representative land-parcel address of Wondangbong; it does not guarantee a car park or the exact trail entrance. Compare map results for “원당봉 삼양일동” with the signs at the designated entrance on site.
After descending from Wondangbong Volcanic Cone, include the journey back to your starting entrance in Samyang Il-dong. This guide does not present the site as a visitor facility with confirmed dedicated parking or bus stops. If driving a rental car, check where parking is permitted on site. If using public transport, check the extra walk to the entrance and your return service.
Visitor location · 제주특별자치도 제주시 삼양1동 산1-1 일대
This is the volcanic hill’s representative land-parcel address. Check the exact parking area and trailhead separately against on-site designated-trail guidance.
Location reference ↗Wondangbong Volcanic Cone · Official information ↗ · Checked
Jeju oreum with trail facilities: 2026 status ↗ · Checked
Choose your next stop according to your direction of travel
Dodubong Peak
After exploring Wondangbong Volcanic Cone, consider Dodubong Peak for a different setting. Check the separate journey and access conditions before adding it to your itinerary.
Visitor guide →Frequently asked travel questions
How high is Wondangbong Volcanic Cone?
The official inventory lists an elevation of 170.7m above sea level and a relative height of 120m. Relative height is the difference in height from the surrounding ground toward the summit, not a hiking distance or duration.
What scenery can I see at Wondangbong Volcanic Cone?
Wondangbong in Samyang is identifiable by its overlapping peaks and the five-storey stone pagoda at the Wondangsa temple site. Views toward Samyang Black Sand Beach, the urban area and Hallasan are characteristic. Choose your visiting area separately for the stone pagoda and temples or a ridge hike.
Can I walk freely throughout Wondangbong Volcanic Cone?
Respect temple operations and ceremonies, and do not improvise a route across all the peaks. Decide which entrance you will descend to before walking. The latest list of oreum with installed trails does not lift restrictions on private land or ranches, or weather restrictions on the day. Follow on-site designated trails and access notices.
Is the map address for Wondangbong Volcanic Cone the parking entrance?
The address “제주특별자치도 제주시 삼양1동 산1-1 일대” is the hill’s representative location in the official register. Do not assume it is a confirmed dedicated car park or access road. Check the currently designated entrance in Samyang Il-dong and return transport separately.