Exploring 'Eastern Hawaii' - Jeju Island (Part 1)
Staying at Jeju Dalbeach Pension hotel during our trip to Jeju Island, we chose a standard room for 800 RMB, about 3 kilometers from Jeju Island. The style is minimalist, and you can see the beach when you open the window (note that breakfast is not included at this hotel). But let's get back to the point. Grab your DSLR, and let's hit the road~~
Jeju Island is picturesque with a warm climate and unique local customs. Each season brings different hues and sights to enjoy: canola flowers in spring, islands and coasts in summer, purple eulalia in autumn, and snowscapes of Hallasan Mountain in winter. On Jeju Island, you can hike, cycle, snorkel, paraglide, sail, as well as play golf, hunt, fish, horseback ride, race horses, and swim. If you're someone who loves sports, Jeju Island will not disappoint. Even a post-dinner stroll can be a unique pleasure.
The beach is a top tourist attraction on Jeju Island, located within the comprehensive resort area - Jungmun Tourist Complex. The beach is surrounded by scenic spots that are convenient for visitors to enjoy. The unique feature of Jungmun Beach lies in the dunes and their distinctive colors. The dunes are not very high but are a mix of black, white, red, and gray. The beach is also a paradise for marine leisure sports. There are many companies around that offer services for surfing, diving, and rafting. The clear waters and suitable temperatures make it one of the best places for marine leisure sports in Korea.
Hallasan Mountain is the landmark of Jeju Island. This dormant volcano boasts very unique scenery.
Sunshine, beaches, and a romantic blue honeymoon trip. As the altitude increases, the vegetation on the mountain changes accordingly. Due to volcanic eruptions, the volcanic lake formed at the summit - Baengnokdam, is simply an ecological kingdom with a variety of exotic flowers and plants. In spring, Hallasan Mountain turns into a sea of azaleas; in summer, the trees are lush, and streams babble; in autumn, the mountain is covered with red leaves, and the ground is golden; in winter, it is dressed in silver, covered with snow. There are beautiful scenes to behold all year round.
As the filming location for many Korean dramas, Jeju Island has become a dream honeymoon destination for many. If you're single, it's not recommended to come here and torture yourself. Even without the promotion of these TV dramas and the charm of the stars, Jeju Island has long been known as the 'Hawaii of the East.' Moreover, Jeju Island is the only place in Korea without a curfew, and its colorful natural landscapes, water activities, and free and romantic atmosphere attract many young couples. Besides the bustling Seogwipo, there are many other unforgettable attractions on the island: Hanlim Park, Bonsai Art Garden, Jeju Folk Village Museum, Jeongbang Waterfall, and Samgeunbibyung, which are probably favored by those who enjoy a rich nightlife.
Very good attractions, the flowers, trees and stones inside are very beautiful, and there are many small animals to watch. You must go to the western area. There is a folk village + restaurant in the park that is also very distinctive.
Well-kept park with plants from different continents (thanks to the many greenhouses) and flowers that bloom in different seasons. So there'll surely be something to see no matter which part of the year you visit. Also check out the caves and look out for the ostriches too! Be prepared to spend at least half a day there as it's pretty big.
Hanlin Park is not big, but it is the crystallization of the designer's heart. The park is divided into several large blocks, artificially planted tropical trees, narrow caves and shuanglong caves, Caiyan Folk Village (here is Hanlin Shiye) and Cactus Garden. The road is one-way, there is no turning back, and the small park has become interesting due to clever arrangements. Every scenery is different. I think this place can be used as a tourist attraction, never vain.
Another unplanned attraction. I saw the park before, but I was worried about the lack of time, so I didn't plan to go. It turns out that the park is just across from the ocean bathing ground, and we have lunch in the restaurant at the gate of the park. The Master said that the park was good, very praiseworthy, and worth visiting (the master actually only said it s good). The park is huge, divided into several areas, flower areas, botanical areas, grottoes, potted areas and so on, because they have been shopping too long for fear that the journey behind them is too late, and some areas have not gone.
Hanlin Park is a personal park, so it is charged. It is very beautiful and lush. In the scenic spots of Jezhou, it can rank the first few like it, so it is often introduced to others to have a look here. But the fare is also very cheap, 5000 Korean yuan per person, about RMB30. You can get off at Hanlin Park by 720. The location is also very good. Next to it is a very good seawater bathing ground in Nacai, Jizhou. The two places can be visited together. Hanlin Park concentrates the diverse plants, some animals, lava caves and small folk villages in Jezhou Island, where you can feel the local conditions and customs of the whole city.
It's fun and fun, it's worth coming. . . . . . .