📝 1. Overview
Old Jeju City (제주시 구도심), centered around Dongmun Market (동문재래시장) and Tapdong Seaside (탑동해변로), is the island’s historic downtown and still one of its most authentic local hubs. From night market food crawls to oceanfront walks and cultural sites, this area blends tradition and coastal energy in a very walkable zone near Jeju Airport. Whether you’ve just landed or winding down your trip, this is where you soak in real Jeju vibes.
🌟 2. Highlights
🍊 Dongmun Traditional Market (동문재래시장) – Iconic covered market with fresh seafood, black pork, tangerines & Jeju souvenirs
🌃 Dongmun Night Market (동문야시장) – Popular street food paradise every evening
🌊 Tapdong Seaside Promenade (탑동해변로) – Oceanfront walkway with sculptures, sea breeze & sunsets
🛍️ Underground Shopping Arcade (지하상가) – Retro 80s/90s vibe shopping zone with streetwear and shoes
📸 Yongyeon Pond (용연계곡) – Quiet photo-friendly stream and footbridge just north of the market
🧧 Jeju Mokgwana (제주목관아) – Restored government complex from the Joseon Dynasty era
💡 3. Tips
📸 Best photo spots:
- Tapdong sculptures at golden hour
- Street food stalls glowing under Dongmun’s roof
- Yongyeon Bridge with reflections at dusk
🕐 Best time to visit: - 5:00 PM–9:00 PM for night market + seaside breeze
🎒 Great first or last stop — only 10 min from Jeju Airport
🎟️ Most attractions are free or low cost; bring cash for markets
👟 Fully walkable — wear comfy shoes for market-to-coast loop
🍽️ 4. Must-Try Eats – Top 3 Around Dongmun / Tapdong
- Dongmun Night Market Hotteok (동문 야시장 호떡)
🥞 Jeju-style hotteok with peanut & brown sugar
📍 Inside Dongmun Night Market
🕒 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Jeju Black Pork Skewer (흑돼지꼬치)
🍢 Grilled black pork skewers with salt & garlic
📍 Food stalls near Tapdong Plaza
🕒 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM - Tangerine Juice Stands (한라봉주스 / 감귤주스)
🍊 Fresh-squeezed hallabong juice from local orchards
📍 Every corner of Dongmun Market
🕒 All day
🚗 5. Access
📍 From Jeju International Airport (제주국제공항):
🚕 Taxi: ~10 min / ₩6,000–7,000
🚌 Bus 315 or 465 → get off at Dongmun Rotary (동문로터리)
📍 Getting Around:
🚶 Everything in this zone is walkable
🛍️ Underground arcade connects easily to Dongmun Market
🌊 End your loop with sunset at Tapdong Ocean Promenade
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