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 ...
I visited Jeju again after a long time. On this trip to Jeju Island, I tried to avoid places I had visited before, but there are some tourist attractions that are simply unavoidable. One such place might be “Jungmun Tourist Complex.” As one of the main tourist destinations where several large hotels are located, Jungmun Tourist Complex is an indispensable ...
Located in the southeastern part of Jeju Island, Soesokak is situated at the southern end of Hyodoncheon, where a stream flows down from Hallasan Mountain. The deep pool formed by the meeting of fresh water from Hyodoncheon and seawater is none other than Soesokak. “Soe” means “a pond that looks like a resting cow,” and “kak” means “the last end.” ...
Seoul Jamsil, Lotte World Mall is an area where you can find various shops, restaurants, cafes, and more. Lotte World, Lotte Department Store, Lotte World Tower, and Lotte World Mall are all connected underground, making it a convenient place to visit even on days with bad weather. In particular, it is a great place to use as a date course ...
McDonald’s is a prominent multinational fast-food franchise that originated in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is synonymous with fast-food hamburgers and has become a trademark symbolizing American capitalism and globalization, alongside Coca-Cola and Apple. McDonald’s, which has expanded worldwide, has had such a tremendous impact on the global economy that it created the concept of the “Big Mac Index,” which calculates ...
Soesokkak, located in the southeast of Jeju Island, is situated at the southern end of Hyodoncheon, where the stream flows down from Hallasan Mountain. The name ‘Soesokkak’ comes from the combination of ‘soe,’ which means a pond where cattle lie down, and ‘ggak,’ which means the last end. “Jeju Soesokkak: Sanmul Tourist Farm” Jeju Soesokkak, known for its black sand ...
Jeju Island is famous for its traditional dish called “Momguk”. In addition to Momguk, you can also find other Jeju traditional dishes like Bomalguk (abalone soup) and Dosegiguk (black pig intestine soup). However, it can be quite challenging to find a restaurant that serves Dosegiguk. “Jeju Seogwipo Traditional Restaurant ‘Molgol-Momguk'” Located not far from Seogwipo City Hall in Seogwipo, Jeju, ...
Sanghyowon, located in Seogwipo, Jeju, is an approximately 80,000 square meter arboretum. It was established by KC Cottrell Chairman Lee Dalwoo with the intention of sharing the beautiful natural scenery with others. Situated at an altitude of 400 meters, this place offers views of Mount Hallasan and the Seogwipo Sea, and it houses indigenous plants unique to Jeju. It serves ...
There are three E-Marts in Jeju Island: E-Mart Jeju, Sinjeju Branch, and Seogwipo Branch. Among them, “Electromart” is only available at the Sinjeju Branch. During my recent trip to Jeju Island, I primarily explored the Seogwipo area, and it came time to charge my electric car. I decided to visit the nearby E-Mart to charge my car and also take ...
There is a place that I always visit without fail when traveling to Jeju Island. It is the “Seogwipo Daily Olle Market” located in Seogwipo. I first visited this place in 2014 when I first traveled to Jeju Island. Since then, I visited it again in 2018 during my trip to Jeju Island, and also in 2021, and again in ...
In Seogwipo’s “Arang Jo-eul Street,” you can find a variety of restaurants. Arang Jo-eul Street is a kind of food alley that you can find in various places in Seogwipo, Jeju. Here, you can find a variety of restaurants, making it a good place to visit and choose a restaurant you like if you plan to have a meal in ...
There was an army that resisted the Mongol invasions until the very end. It is the army known as Sambyeolcho. They resisted in Ganghwado, then continued their resistance in Jindo, and later came down to Jeju Island. In Jeju, there is the “Hangpaduri Hangmong Historical Site,” which is the place where Sambyeolcho fought against the Mongols until the end. “Jeju ...