[YAKSON] GOOD PLACES TO VISIT IN JEJU ISLAND

Jeju Island is one of the popular traveling spots and the largest island in South Korea. So many domestic and international travelers visit Jeju every year. The reason why Jeju Island is so loved by travelers is probably its superb natural landscapes. Jeju Island was designated as a Biosphere Reserve in 2002, a World Natural Heritage in 2007, and also appointed to the Global Geo-parks Network in 2010.

*Transportation

- Unlike other big cities in South Korea, the public transportation system is not well-developed. Hence, highly recommend you to use a rental car or take a taxi in Jeju.

1. Jusangjeolli Cliff

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Jusangjeolli Cliff is a spectacular volcanic rock formation at the southern coast of Jeju Island. Jusangjeolli Cliff was created when the lava from Hallasan Mountain erupted into the sea of Jungmun. It was designated as Natural Monument No. 443 on January 6, 2005. You can see the magnificence of nature from Jusangjeolli. Hope you to enjoy the refreshing hues of the sea, hexagonal rock pillars, and crashing waves.

Address: 36-30, Ieodo-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Operating Hours: 09:00 ~ 18:00

2. Jeju Stone Park

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Jeju Island is famous for its unique stone, basalt. Basalt is a type of rock with many small holes in it. The geological strata of Jeju Island are composed of basaltic lava. By Jeju’s applications of stones, Jeju Stone Park was inspired. The main theme of the park is the foundation and identity of Jeju Island. The park serves as a historical and cultural space.

Address: 2023 Namjo-ro, Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Inquiries: 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

For more info: +82-64-710-7731

Operating Hours: 09:00 ~ 18:00 (Last admission is 1 hour before closing.)

Closed: First Monday of every Month

* You can easily see ‘Dol hareubangs’(Stone figures) anywhere in Jeju! The name of Dol Hareubang derives from the Korean word for “stone” (dol 돌), and Jeju dialect word hareubang (하르방), meaning “grandfather” or “senior”. The statues have a meaning of fertility, and small replicas are sometimes given to women with fertility problem.

3. Cheonjeyeon Falls

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Cheonjeyeon Falls, named ‘The pond of God’, has three sections, eventually, the water reaches the ocean. According to Korean legend, seven nymphs would descend from the heavnes at night and bathe in the waterfall’s pond. In Cheonjeyeon Valley, visitors can see Seonimgyo Bridge (arch bridge with 7 nymphs carved on the side). Seomingyo Bridge is also called Chilseonyeogyo, meaning “seven nymphs bridge”.