Mysterious Road (couple trip)
How Couple-Friendly is Mysterious Road?
What makes it 78% Couple-Friendly: Couples can enjoy the uphill roll together, snap playful photos, and walk to the nearby café for coffee, yet the roadside setting and brief activity limit romance time.
Positives:
- Free core experience: All optical illusions and photo spots cost nothing to enjoy.
- Close amenities: Mystic 3° café offers seating, restrooms and parking just steps away.
Challenges:
- Limited onsite facilities: No restrooms or shelters on the road itself; plan comfort stops at the café.
- Informal parking: Parking is roadside only; arrive early to find a safe spot.
What is Mysterious Road?
- A roadside section on Jeju Island that exhibits a gravity-defying optical illusion
- A gentle downhill gradient that visually reverses into an uphill slope due to the surrounding topography
- Known as Dokkaebi Road or Magical Road, the site earns its name from its mysterious, gravity-defying appearance
What is so special about Mysterious Road for couple trip?
- Test the gravity-defying illusion by car
- Try the bottle or water trick together
- Snap romantic photos at the sign with hills backdrop
- Enjoy coffee and cake at Mystic 3° café with Hallasan views
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Allows time to test illusions, take photos, and relax at the nearby café
Couple-Friendly Activities in Mysterious Road
Drive the gravity stretch:
Shift into neutral on the marked 50–80 m section to watch your car roll “uphill.”
Tip: Find the white lines marking the zone; ensure flat road and minimal traffic before shifting
Uphill water trick:
Pour water or roll a small bottle to see it flow against gravity on the slope.
Tip: Use a clear bottle for best visibility; kneel at the road edge to film the effect from below
Capture romantic photos:
Pose by the Mysterious Road sign with rolling hills framing your shot.
Tip: Visit during golden hour for warm light; use a wide-angle lens to emphasize the slope
Relax at Mystic 3° café:
Enjoy coffee, pumpkin-roll cake and panoramic views of Hallasan peak.
Tip: Call ahead on weekends to reserve a window seat; share a slice for two
When is the best time to visit Mysterious Road (Jeju, South Korea)?
In winter (Nov–Feb), sample fresh Jeju tangerines at nearby stalls. In spring and autumn, clear skies offer the best Hallasan backdrop. Avoid the midday sun in summer.
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Reviews of Mysterious Road (Jeju)
MAYUR gunderia
It's a optical illusion.. You feel road is steep but it's a illusion. Car /bus will move on with the engine off.
Henry Tran
It's really really boring in the conventional sense but watching people try to roll cans and bottles down the hill with cars parked in neutral rolling backwards was hilarious. Definitely worth a stop if you want to see how boring it actually is
Lionel Cheng
This is a short segment of road (about 50 to 80 m long, with signs indicating start and end) which appears to go uphill (optical illusion). Hence, a rolling can or car in neutral gear will seem to "roll uphill". Several cars stopped on the road, switched on hazard lights, and then either rolled forward/backward up the hill. One has to be very careful as there is traffic on the road.
Marco
Mysterious Road in Jeju, explored in February, was a fascinating encounter with an optical illusion of nature. Despite its seemingly ordinary appearance, this sloping road challenged the laws of gravity, creating an intriguing and mystifying experience. The illusion of objects rolling uphill defied logic, giving rise to a sense of wonder and curiosity. Even in the winter chill, witnessing this pec...
Alice Yan
Took us a few rounds to test out the mysterious road phenomenon. There are signs on both sides of the road saying the Mysterious road starts here. It is not a very long stretch and one could try out this optic illusion using a bottled water or turning off the engine of the car at neutral gear to see the car/bottle going upwards on the uphill slope. Pretty cool. Highly recommend the Mystic Cafe whi...
Typical Budget for a Couple (2 Adults)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Gravity illusion car drive | KRW 0 |
| Coffee and cake at Mystic 3° café | KRW 17,000 |
| Fresh Jeju fruit snack | KRW 6,000 |
| Total Estimated | KRW 23,000 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Mysterious Road
- Visit early: Go before 9 AM to avoid crowds and capture soft morning light.
- Frame Hallasan: Position your camera to include both the gravity illusion and distant Hallasan peak.
Map of Mysterious Road
Address: 2894-63 1100-ro, 노형동 Cheju, Jeju-do, South Korea
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