Nicknamed the Hawaii of South Korea, Jeju was declared one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature in a 2011 global poll. Holidaymakers, hikers and honeymooners can’t get enough of the subtropical destination, situated 90km off the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula.
The dormant volcano Hallasan stands 1,950 meters above sea level, but you can hike up and down in a day if you start early. Avoid the rain clouds of summer in favor of springtime azaleas, autumn colors or winter snow.
Hallasan is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve containing a crater lake, alpine plants, woodpeckers, chipmunks, butterflies and beetles. Hiking clubs regularly take to these slopes, and those of 368 parasitic volcanoes.
Jeju island is a hot tourist place for locals because Jeju has its own independent cultures like, woman divers (Hae nyeo), unique architecture, various ways of cooking seafoods, their own languages (quite different with original Korean). Even to the locals Jeju is the beautiful and attractive place!
