OSULLOC Tea Museum
After exploring Gasi Oreum, consider OSULLOC Tea Museum for a different setting. Check the separate journey and access conditions before adding it to your itinerary.
Visitor guide →West · Volcanic hills
Gasi Oreum
Set among farmland in Dongil-ri, this oreum is said to have been named for the many gasi oak trees that grew here. Open viewpoints offer views towards Moseulbong, Sanbangsan and the Moseulpo area. Even on a clear day, haze and vegetation affect what you can see.
Travel planning at a glance
Plan Gasi Oreum using designated trails in Dongil-ri, Daejeong-eup. Set among farmland, its name is associated with once-abundant gasi trees (가시나무). Elevation of 106.5m and height above surrounding ground of 77m are different from walking distance. Being listed as having trail facilities does not override daily restrictions or private-property guidance.
Visitor information for Gasi Oreum
- Area
- Dongil-ri, Daejeong-eup
- Elevation above sea level
- 106.5m (official inventory)
- Height above surrounding ground
- 77m (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.
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Jeju oreum with trail facilities: 2026 status ↗ · Checked
Daejeong plain views from Gasi Oreum
A volcanic hill among the farmland of Dongil-ri, said to have been named for the many thorny trees that once grew here.
Open viewpoints offer views towards Moseulbong, Sanbangsan and the Moseulpo area. Even on a clear day, haze and vegetation affect what you can see.
Gasi Oreum · Official information ↗ · Checked
Choosing a trail and return point at Gasi Oreum
The official oreum inventory lists Gasi Oreum at 106.5m above sea level, with a relative height of 77m 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.
Distinguish farm tracks from hiking paths. Do not step on crops or park where you block agricultural access, and return to the entrance you used.
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Jeju oreum with trail facilities: 2026 status ↗ · Checked
What to consider when walking Gasi Oreum with others
At Gasi Oreum, the slope at your chosen entrance and the return route affect your companions more than the elevation figure of 106.5m. With children, check the distance on entrance signs and the condition of the path, then choose a short out-and-back walk.
Residents' living and working spaces around Gasi Oreum differ from visitor routes. Do not take shortcuts through fields, graves or fenced areas, and avoid blocking paths during photographs.
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Jeju oreum visitor rules ↗ · Checked
Finding Gasi Oreum's entrance in Dongil-ri, Daejeong-eup
The official location is 제주특별자치도 서귀포시 대정읍 동일리 1209 일대. This represents Gasi Oreum's land parcel, not guaranteed parking or an exact trailhead. Compare map results for “가시오름 대정읍 동일리” with signs at the designated entrance.
After descending from Gasi Oreum, include the journey back to your starting entrance in Dongil-ri, Daejeong-eup. 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 서귀포시 대정읍 동일리 1209 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 ↗Gasi Oreum · Official information ↗ · Checked
Jeju oreum with trail facilities: 2026 status ↗ · Checked
Choose your next stop according to your direction of travel
Jeoji Oreum (Dakmol Oreum, Sae Oreum)
After exploring Gasi Oreum, consider Jeoji Oreum (Dakmol Oreum, Sae Oreum) 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 Gasi Oreum?
The official inventory lists an elevation of 106.5m above sea level and a relative height of 77m. 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 Gasi Oreum?
Set among farmland in Dongil-ri, this oreum is said to have been named for the many gasi oak trees that grew here. Open viewpoints offer views towards Moseulbong, Sanbangsan and the Moseulpo area. Even on a clear day, haze and vegetation affect what you can see.
Can I walk freely throughout Gasi Oreum?
Distinguish farm tracks from hiking paths. Do not step on crops or park where you block agricultural access, and return to the entrance you used. The latest list of established trails does not lift private-property, ranch or daily weather restrictions. Follow designated paths and on-site access notices first.
Is the map address for Gasi Oreum the parking entrance?
The address “제주특별자치도 서귀포시 대정읍 동일리 1209 일대” is the volcanic cone's representative location in the official register. It does not confirm dedicated parking or an access road. Check the current designated entrance in Dongil-ri and return transport separately.