๐ Haenyeo Female Diver Culture
Jeju Island ยท Jeju-si ยท K-Culture / Food
์ ์ฃผํด๋ ๋ฐ๋ฌผ๊ด
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of women divers harvesting sea urchin, abalone, and octopus without oxygen masks.
01. Essential InformationHours, closed days, admission, access and visit time
- Opening hours
- 09:00โ18:00 (last entry 17:00).
- Closed days
- Check the official page.
- Admission
- Check the official page.
- Area
- Jeju Island, Jeju-si
- How to get there
- By bus or car (Gujwa, east Jeju)
- Time needed
- About 1โ2 hours
Hours, prices and closing days change and listings often disagree. Confirm on the official page before you go.
02. About this placeWhat it is and why people visit
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of women divers harvesting sea urchin, abalone, and octopus without oxygen masks.
03. Highlights & Things to SeeThe main sights and experiences
- Recommended: Tasting raw sea urchin and abalone freshly caught at coastal shacks
- Exhibits on the haenyeo divers of Jeju
- Haenyeo performances near Seongsan
- Hands-on haenyeo experiences in Hado fishing village
04. Recommended Walking RouteA simple order for your visit
- Visit the museum in Gujwa
- Walk along the nearby coast
- Book a Hado fishing village experience if you want to try it
05. Travel TipsGood to know before you go
- Closing days differ between listings (the first Monday of each month, or Mondays). Check before you go.
- Diving shows are not held at Hado. The main shows are at Aqua Planet Jeju and Seongsan, and schedules vary.
06. How to Get There & NearbyDirections from where you are, and places close by
By bus or car (Gujwa, east Jeju).
Nearby attractions
- Manjanggul Lava Tube ยท 8.6 km away
- Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak) ยท 10 km away
- Hallasan National Park ยท 27 km away
07. Official Information & UpdatesOfficial pages, notices and the date we checked
Information checked: 2026-10-23. Details come from VISITKOREA, Visit Seoul, Visit Busan, Visit Jeju and the official pages of each place. We could not confirm every detail for every place, so please check the official page for the latest notices.