Pick-Your-Own Mandarins: A Guide to Jeju's Citrus Farms
Those gorgeous golden "jewels" are ripening across Jeju Island right now. If you're visiting this beautiful destination during winter, you'll find mandarins glowing among the trees, overflowing baskets at local farms, and fresh fruit finding its way into every traveler's luggage home.
Save this map of mandarin-picking spots around Jeju so you can experience this seasonal magic with family and friends, and bring a few sweet treasures back home:
Top Mandarin Farms to Visit
🍊 Choenamdan Mandarin Farm
This farm is famous for its single-track train that takes visitors on a scenic journey around and throughout the property. Across expansive grounds, you can interact with friendly goats and sheep at a mini petting zoo, hear fascinating stories, pick fresh mandarins, and sample special mandarin-based products.
🍊 Doryeon-dong Citrus Garden
Home to six ancient native mandarin trees designated as Natural Heritage sites in 2011, this garden represents four traditional varieties: Dangyuja, Byeonggyul, Sangyul, and Jingyul. Since most modern citrus has been improved over time, these six heritage trees represent invaluable historical and biological resources for Jeju Island.
🍊 Seogwipo Mandarin Museum
Living up to its name, this museum regularly hosts exhibitions and maintains extensive collections of films documenting Jeju mandarins—from history to varieties to cultivation methods. It's also home to the island's oldest hagyul tree. With diverse exhibits and unique experiences, the museum offers the most comprehensive and immersive journey into the story of Jeju's signature fruit.
🍊 Father's House Farm
Beyond being a mandarin orchard, this space serves as an educational experience destination for parents and children, regularly welcoming preschool and school groups. Here you'll find beautifully designed photo backdrops and complete experience packages that include mandarin picking, farm tours with adorable animals, and exploration of the ecological garden—guaranteed to create memorable moments with your loved ones.
Plan Your Visit
Don't miss the chance to visit Jeju's mandarin farms during the winter season. Pick fresh, delicious fruit straight from the tree, enjoy it on the spot, and bring home sweet souvenirs to share with those you care about.
