Jeju island by Gulbakhor Mamadiyeva

Climb a volcano Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak)

mamadiyevaguli — 2016-07-14 06:57:35 UTC

Wake up 90 minutes before dawn and follow the path to the peak of Seongsan Ilchul-bong, a dormant volcano on the east coast of Jeju.Most people complete the steep 182-metre hike in about 25 minutes. Once at the top, grab a seat on the crater ridge, watch the sunrise and ponder the majesty of nature.

Jeju Folk Village Museum

mamadiyevaguli — 2016-07-14 07:00:19 UTC

The Jeju Folk Village Museum is the island’s main tourist attraction where customs of the old days can be explored.

Jungmun Beach

mamadiyevaguli — 2016-07-14 07:06:25 UTC

(중문해수욕장) has a sandy shore so fine that it is called Jinmosal. The white sand beach is 560m long and the water has an average depth of 1.2m.
Different shades of black, red, and grey are beautifully mixed into the white sand of the beach. This helps to accentuate Jeju-do Island’s black Hyeonmuam stones.

Yakcheonsa Temple

mamadiyevaguli — 2016-07-14 07:08:26 UTC

Yakcheonsa, which means ‘temple where medicinal water flows,’ was built in 1981 by Buddhist monk Hae-in. He founded the temple after visiting the small cottage that was originally found on the site.
Visitors to Yakcheonsa will have plenty to explore. The main temple has multiple floors and balconies that overlook a beautiful three-meter-tall Buddha, contained in a large prayer hall.

Jeongbang Falls

mamadiyevaguli — 2016-07-14 07:10:21 UTC

Jeongbang Falls (정방폭포) is only water fall in Asia that falls directly into the ocean.
On the wall of the water fall, there is an inscription written “Seobulgwacha”, referring to Seobul passing by this place. Seobul was a servant of the Chinese Emperor Jin (BC 259~210) who was ordered by the Emperor to find the substance that would make him immortal.

Hallasan Mountain

mamadiyevaguli — 2016-07-14 07:12:06 UTC

Situated in the heart of Jeju Island, Mount Hallasan (1,950 meters) is the highest mountain in Korea and a dormant basalt volcano.

The landscape is beautiful throughout the year and a diverse and rare ecosystem can be found at different altitudes. As such, Mount Hallasan is a Natural Conservation Area.

Aqua Planet

mamadiyevaguli — 2016-07-14 07:24:46 UTC

Aqua Planet Jeju is the largest aquarium in all of Asia. The scale is approx. 11 times that of 63 Sea World. As a single aquarium, Aqua Planet Jeju is indeed the largest in the world. With approx. 48,000 animals and plants of around 500 species in exhibition,

Yeomiji Botanical Garden

mamadiyevaguli — 2016-07-14 07:36:52 UTC

Located within Jungmun Resort, Yeomiji Botanical Garden is one of the best botanical gardens in Asia with a unique southern atmosphere. The indoor garden contains approximately 2,000 rare tropical and subtropical plants throughout the Flower Garden, Water Lily Garden, Jungle Garden, Subtropical Fruits Garden, Cactus and Succulent Garden, and Observation Platform. The outdoor garden offers Jeju Native Garden, as well as Korean, Japanese, Italian and French folk gardens. The tour train accommodating 60 persons travels between Indoor and Outdoor Garden. Jungmun Tourist Complex and Cheonjeyeon Falls. A clear view of Hallasan Mountain, and the nearby coast and Marado Island can all be observed from the 38 meter high observation platform.

Soingook Miniature Theme Park

mamadiyevaguli — 2016-07-14 07:45:50 UTC

Jeju Soingook Theme Park is Jejudo’s major tourist attraction, covering about 20,000 square meters of land, holding various miniature models of famous architecture from all over the world including Korea’s Bulguksa Temple, Jeju International Airport, Jageumseong Castle, Tower Bridge, Basilique du Sacre-Coeur, Leaning Tower of Pisa, and much more from 30 countries, totaling 100 miniature models. The theme park also provides a traditional cultural experience with Jejudo’s rock culture, folk religion, hands-on programs, an outdoor concert stage, a mini RC car stadium, and dinosaur fossils.
Each corner is designed in its own unique fashion. The theme park is a combination of an exhibition hall and a cultural space where visitors can experience a variety of entertainment and culture.
What is a Miniature Theme Park?
All miniature objects, both human and architecture, have been made to the curate and identical proportions of the original piece and displayed on a wide space, showing the each era’s culture. Jeju’s Soingook Theme Park is a popular tourist attraction both for Koreans and foreigners alike.

Seopjikoji

mamadiyevaguli — 2016-07-14 08:05:59 UTC

Seopjikoji is located at the end of the eastern shore of Jeju Island. "Seopji" is the old name for the area, and "Koji" is Jeju dialect meaning a sudden bump on land. On Koji hill which is wide and flat, there stands a stone Bongsudae called “Hyeopjayeondae” with a 4m height and 9m length and width that has retained its original form.

Seopjikoji was the filming site of "Gingko Bed," "The Uprising," "One Thousand and One Nights" and other Korean TV dramas. Nearby attractions include Jeju Folk Village and Udo Island as well.

Jeju island

mamadiyevaguli — 2016-07-14 08:07:01 UTC

Exquisite natural beauty combined with unspoilt charm and a sprinkling of unusual visitor attractions make this South Korean island stand out from the crowd.

First impressions of Jeju Island promise a tropical paradise much like the rest in this part of the world, but spend a little time getting to know this volcanic island province in the Korea Strait and you’ll quickly discover its very particular charms.
What kind of places can you visit there?