Jeju-do, South Korea
Author: Yoo Chung (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)
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Jeju-do or Jeju Island, formerly written as Cheju or Teju, is the biggest island and major tourist destination in South Korea. It is located off the southern coast of the country and since 1946 is a separate province. Its principal town is Jeju City.
Jeju Island is often known as the "Island of the Gods". It is a popular vacation destination for Koreans, particularly honeymooners. The island has a varied terrain with fantastic volcanic rock formations, waterfalls and a temperate climate that is attractive to the South Koreans.
Guide to Jeju Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Jeju that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites.
Budget Travel to Jeju-do
Jeju International Airport (CJU) receives both domestic as well as some international flights. From the airport, there are several city buses connecting it to various parts of Jeju Island. There is also a limousine bus that goes to several hotels on the island as well as taxi services.
Budget Travel within Jeju-do
A relaxing way to explore Jeju Island is to hire a bicycle and ride around. Enquire with the hotel you are staying.
Photos of Jeju-do
Dol-Harubang statue, Jeju
Author: Leonard J. DeFrancisci (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)
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Places of Interest in Jeju-do
- Folklore and Natural History Museum
Museum that documents the traditional life of the people in Jeju Island as well as its nature.
- Jeju Independence Museum
Museum that commemorates the fight for independence of the Jeju people against Japanese occupation.
- Green Tea Museum
Museum located in the midst of tea plantation.
- Museum of African Art
A misplaced yet outstanding museum of African art, complete with a full-scale replica of the Grand Mosque of Djenne.
- Manjanggul Lava Tube Cave
A subterranean tunnel created by flowing lava.
- Gimnyeong Maza
A labyrinthine maze located near the Manjanggul lava tube cave.
- Sunrise Peak
Popular viewpoint and hiking spot.
- Jeju Folk Village Museum
Museum that exhibits the island's cultural assets.
- Seongeup Folklore Village
Living museum in the form of an authentic traditional Jeju village.
- Cheonjiyeon Waterfall
One of the most famous waterfalls on Jeju Island.
- Hallasan National Park
A place to enjoy the unique flora of Jeju Island.
- Jeongbang Waterfall
A beautiful waterfall in Seogwipo Town.
- Yongduan (Dragon Head Rock)
Rock formation on the western part of Jeju City.
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