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Jeju Island (Jeju/Korean: 제주도; Hanja: 濟州島; RR: Jejudo; IPA: [tɕeːdʑudo]) is South Korea's largest island, covering an area of 1,833.2 km 2 (707.8 sq mi), which is 1.83% of the total area of the country. [2] Alongside outlying islands, it is part of Jeju Province and makes up the majority of the province.
The island is widely considered to be scenic, with Korean dramas and films having been filmed on the island. [2] Ferries travel in 30 minute intervals between Jeju and Udo, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Udo has two ports: Cheonjin Port and Haumokdong Port. [5] The trip reportedly takes around 15 minutes. [6] Tourists can rent bicycles and electric ...
Considered one of South Korea's most beautiful tourist sites, [1] [2] it is famed for being the easternmost mountain on Jeju, and thus the best spot on the island to see the first sunrise of the year. [3] Seongsan Ilchulbong is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, as part of the item Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes. [4]
In 1931, Jeju-myeon was raised to the status of Jeju-eup or 'township,' which gave the island one township (today's Jeju-si area) and 12 'myeon'. In 1945, Japan relinquished sovereignty over Korea and on September 1, 1955, Jeju Township was elevated to city status with 40 administrative wards, which, on January 1, 1962, were reduced to 14 wards.
Jeongbang Waterfall (Korean: 정방폭포) is a waterfall and popular tourist attraction located in Seogwipo, Jeju Province, South Korea. [1] [2] The waterfall is 23 m (75 ft) high and is very close to the ocean. [2] [3] Depending on the level of recent rainfall, it can be up 8 m (26 ft) wide. [4]
The Jungmun Tourism Complex is considered a premier Jeju tourist landmark. The Jeju World Cup Stadium welcomed thousands of visitors in 2002 during the South Korean/Japan World Cup. People from all over the world come to the International Convention Center Jeju in Jungmun for conventions. The Jeju Olle trails along the Seogwipo coast are most ...
Cheonjiyeon Waterfall (Korean: 천지연폭포) is a waterfall on Jeju Island, South Korea. [1] It is 22 m (72 ft) high and 12 m (39 ft) wide. [2] [3] It is one of the main tourist attractions on Jeju, [4] [5] particularly when they are illuminated at night time. [3] At night, the "Hidden Face," a formation of rocks, may be visible with the ...
Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff (Korean: 주상절리대; RR: Jusangjeollidae) is a volcanic rock formation at the southern coast of Jeju Island, South Korea. It is named for jusangjeolli, the Korean term for columnar jointing. [1] The cliff was formed when the lava from the island's volcano Hallasan flowed into the sea of Jungmun. The lava formed ...