Jeju Island Travel Guide

Introduction

Jeju is South Korea’s most popular domestic destination — a volcanic UNESCO World Heritage island with dramatic coastlines, Korea’s highest mountain, and unique culture.

Top Experiences

Hallasan National Park

Korea’s highest mountain (1,950m). Multiple trails. Summit closes November–February. Free entry.

Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak)

182m tuff cone rising from the sea. Worth climbing at sunrise (gates open 1 hour before). 5,000 KRW.

Jusangjeolli Cliff

Dramatic hexagonal basalt columns formed by lava meeting the sea.

Haenyeo (Women Divers)

Jeju’s legendary free-diving women — UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Watch them work at Seongsan and Udo Island.

Getting to Jeju

By air: 1-hour flight from Seoul Gimpo. 40+ daily flights, from 30,000–60,000 KRW.

By ferry: Overnight from Mokpo or Wando. Slower but scenic.

Jeju day tours covering Hallasan, Seongsan and coastal attractions available on Klook — convenient without a rental car.

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