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Jeju City
accommodationNorthern hub with airport, ferry port, and most accommodations. Old town with traditional markets.
Seogwipo
natureSouthern city with best weather and waterfalls. More relaxed than Jeju City, popular with honeymooners.
Hallasan National Park
hikingKorea's highest peak (1,950m) - dormant volcano with crater lake. Five hiking trails. UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Seongsan & Udo
sightseeingUNESCO 'Sunrise Peak' - best for sunrise. Udo island nearby with bicycles, turquoise waters.
Jungmun Resort Complex
luxuryLuxury resort area on south coast. Teddy Bear Museum, botanical gardens, Jungmun Beach (surfing!).
West Coast
sceneryWild, rugged coastline - less touristy. O'Sulloc Tea Museum (free), best sunsets on the island.
Manjanggul Lava Tube
geologyUNESCO World Heritage lava cave - one of longest in the world (7.4km). Constant 11-14°C inside.
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Many nationalities can visit Jeju visa-free for up to 30 days (direct flight to Jeju only, not via mainland Korea). Check your nationality's specific rules.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Jeju Island
Rent a car! Island is 73km across, public buses are slow. International license required. Prices from 30,000 KRW/day ($21). Driving is safe, roads well-marked. Book in advance during peak season.
Flights from Seoul: 1 hour, from $30-50 one-way. Dozens of daily flights (busiest domestic route in the world!). Also ferries from Mokpo (4.5h) and Busan (12h overnight). T-money card works on island buses.
Attraction prices 2025: Seongsan Ilchulbong 5,000 KRW (~$3.5), Cheonjeyeon Falls 2,500 KRW, Hallasan FREE, Manjanggul Cave 4,000 KRW. Most museums 8,000-15,000 KRW. Budget ~$15-20 for all main sites.
Best seasons: Spring (April-May) for canola flowers, autumn (Oct-Nov) for foliage and silver grass. Summer crowded and humid. Winter mild but windy. Avoid Chuseok/Lunar New Year - fully booked.
For Hallasan summit: start before 10am (mandatory cut-off). Seongpanak trail (9.6km) or Gwaneumsa trail (8.7km) - both 4-5 hours up. Bring layers, rain gear, snacks. Weather changes dramatically. Check conditions at visithalla.jeju.go.kr.
Must-try: black pork BBQ (heukdwaeji), abalone porridge, Jeju tangerines, peanut ice cream on Udo, makgeolli (rice wine). Seafood fresh from haenyeo divers. Hallabong (citrus) in season Dec-Mar.
Jeju Olle Trail: 437km of coastal walking paths in 27 segments. Each segment 11-23km, 5-8 hours. Volunteer-marked, cafes along routes. Start any segment anywhere. Maps at jejuolle.org. Peaceful way to see the island.
Unique to Jeju: Dol hareubang (stone grandfather statues), haenyeo sea women (UNESCO intangible heritage), matriarchal traditions, own dialect (barely understood by mainlanders). Distinct culture worth exploring.
Weather
Average temperature by month
Now
8°
8°64%21 м/с
Today
11°4°
11°4°Tomorrow10°2°
10°2°Thu15°9°
15°9°Fri17°8°
17°8°Sat15°10°
15°10°Sun17°13°
17°13°Mon
16°7°
16°7°8°
3°Jan
9°
4°Feb
13°
6°Mar
18°
10°Apr
22°
14°May
25°
19°Jun
29°
23°Jul
30°
24°Aug
26°
20°Sep
21°
15°Oct
16°
10°Nov
11°
5°Dec
Water temperature
14°
13°
14°
16°
19°
22°
25°
27°
25°
22°
19°
16°
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Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Extremely safe island. Natural hazards: typhoons July-September, strong currents at some beaches. Hiking Hallasan requires proper preparation - weather changes fast. Follow marked trails. Rent a car for best experience - island is 73km wide.
What to see
Attractions and points of interest
