Gangneung
Filming trip / Life & romance
When Life Gives You Tangerines
A spirited dreamer and her devoted partner build a life through changing seasons on Jeju. A moving story of family, endurance and everyday love.
THE PEOPLE IN THE STORY
Leading cast & characters
- IU
- Ae-sun
- Park Bo-gum
- Gwan-sik
- Moon So-ri
- Ae-sun in later life
- Park Hae-joon
- Gwan-sik in later life
A REAL PLACE TO VISIT
Seongsan Ilchulbong
Explore the volcanic landmark featured in the series, then make time for the eastern coast of Jeju.
Enlarge photo ↗Photo credit
Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Original photograph · Resized; WebP.
PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
Getting there from Seoul
Seoul’s Gimpo Airport → flight to Jeju Airport → bus, taxi or rental car to Seongsan. Leave a separate day for eastern Jeju.
- Suggested length
- 2–3 days in Jeju
- Getting around
- Coastal walks & steps
- When to go
- Spring or autumn for a walking trip
Allow time for airport transfers and the journey across the island. The summit involves a stepped climb; choose the lower coastal viewpoints if you prefer a shorter walk.
AN UNHURRIED ROUTE
Suggested visit order
An editorial route to adapt to your travel day. Nearby meal and heritage stops are not all filming locations.
Start in Seongsan
Begin with Seongsan Ilchulbong, the confirmed filming location. Visit in daylight and check summit access locally.
View this stop on Maps ↗Pause on the east coast
Have lunch around Seongsan and leave time to enjoy the sea. This is a suggested travel stop, not a claimed filming scene.
View this stop on Maps ↗Stay on the eastern side
An overnight base around Seongsan leaves more time for the coast before travelling back towards the airport.
View this stop on Maps ↗
AFTER THE WALK
Eat nearby
Jeju pork noodles
A warming bowl for your journey; ask the restaurant about broth and ingredients.
Find restaurants on Maps ↗IF YOU STAY LONGER
Choose a base
Seongsan
A practical base for eastern Jeju. Compare the distance to your transport stop before booking.
Find accommodation on Maps ↗Choose an east-coast base if you want an unhurried morning at Seongsan. Check weather and trail access before setting out. Route and accommodation-area suggestions are for planning; verify transport, opening times and availability for your travel date.
READY TO PLAN?