In the northeastern part of Jeju Island, there is a fortress called “Byeolbangjin.” It was designated as Jeju Monument No.24 on April 13, 1974, and is one of the fortresses that can be found on Jeju Island. “Fortress to Discover in Jeju: Byeolbangjin” The current circumference of the fortress is 950 meters, built utilizing a topography where the south is ...
Starbucks has become a globally recognized corporation, easily found in various locations around the world, much like McDonald’s. Thanks to this, it is said that the Starbucks Index, following in the footsteps of the Big Mac Index, has emerged. You can find Starbucks in various places on Jeju Island as well. Right next to a restaurant serving grilled mackerel and ...
After exploring Seopjikoji in the Seongsan area of Jeju, it was time for lunch. Since this was a solo trip to Jeju, there were many times when meal times were a bit uncertain. There were also times when I went to eat, only to find out that the restaurant didn’t accommodate solo diners. I looked for a place in the ...
Seopjikoji, situated on the eastern coast of Jeju, is a place renowned for its coastal scenery with Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak as the backdrop. The natural landscape harmonizing with the sea makes it one of the must-see attractions of a Jeju trip. “Jeju Seopjikoji” In the name Seopjikoji, “Seopji” means a place where many scholars (才士) were produced, and “koji” is ...
This Jeju trip lasted for 3 nights and 4 days. I stayed at “Shin Shin Hotel Cheonjeyeon” in Seogwipo for the first 2 nights, and spent the remaining day at “Cordelia S Hotel” in Seongsan. While it would have been nice to stay in one place for all 3 nights, I felt like it might be too repetitive, so I ...
KFC is a globally recognized franchise business that can rival McDonald’s. Harland David Sanders, known as Colonel Sanders, is the founder of KFC and is also the mascot symbolizing the brand. You can find the grandfather mascot in front of every KFC store. “In Jungmun Tourist Complex, Jeju: Grandfather in Haenyeo Attire at KFC” You can also find a KFC ...
In South Korea, Starbucks has become as common as convenience stores. It has become a globally recognized company that can be found not only in Korea but also in various parts of the world, comparable to McDonald’s, which is always present in crowded places. Similarly, in Jeju’s Jungmun Tourist Complex, you can find a Starbucks. “Jeju Jungmun Starbucks” The Starbucks ...
Near Seongsan Harbor in Jeju Island, you can find a direct sales market selling flatfish. You can visit the “Seongsanpo Fisheries Cooperative Flatfish Center,” where you can find various seafood. Since it is operated by the fisheries cooperative, one of the advantages is that you can enjoy raw fish at an affordable price without the need for a haggling process. ...
Columnar joints are a type of rock formation where a series of jointed columns form due to the cooling and contraction of volcanic lava. In the Seogwipo area of Jeju Island, you can find these unique geological formations. The formation of columnar joints is a result of rapid cooling of lava, causing it to contract and crack in a column-like ...
In the Jungmun Tourist Complex of Jeju, various hotels are located. From Josun Hotel to Shilla, Lotte Hotel, and other famous hotels, it is the largest tourist complex in Jeju where you can find various well-known hotels in one place. At the Grand Josun Hotel, there is an Italian restaurant called “Rubrica.” Located on the hotel rooftop, it is a ...
Next to the Jeju Seogwipo World Cup Stadium, there is a place called “Seri World.” Here, services like “kart experience, horseback riding experience, and maze park” are provided. The road leading to Seri Maze World is quite narrow, and at times, you may wonder if you’re heading in the right direction. However, after navigating through the narrow alley, you will ...
Located in the southeast of Jeju, the “Jeju Folk Village” is a place carefully designed to represent the most authentic aspects of Jeju. To preserve Jeju’s cultural heritage in its original form, this large-scale museum, based on the 19th century, was created with the expertise and authentication of Jeju’s traditional culture, including mountain villages, mid-mountain villages, coastal villages, and indigenous ...