Jeju Island Romantic Tour Guide
Dressing Guide
• Winter: It is quite cold, so you need to wear thick cotton clothes 🥼, down jackets, warm pants, scarves 🧣, gloves 🧤, hats 🧢, and choose warm and non-slip snow boots or velvet leather shoes. If you go to the beach, pay attention to wind protection.
Transportation Guide
• External transportation: Jeju Island is visa-free for Chinese tourists for 30 days, and they can fly directly to Jeju International Airport✈️. Spring Airlines and other airlines have direct flights, which are cost-effective.
• Internal transportation: There is no subway on Jeju Island, so you can take the bus 🚌. Each bus stop has an electronic screen showing the bus routes, and you can switch languages to view. The blue bus costs 1,100 won per person, and the red bus costs 3,000 won per person. Transfers are free within half an hour after getting off the bus. If you want more freedom, you can charter a car or rent a car to drive yourself, but you need to pay attention to local traffic rules and drive on the right. Some roads are narrow, so be careful when driving. You can also use Korean taxi apps such as Kakao Taxi, TADA, etc. to call a taxi.
Recommended attractions
Four-day tour
• Day 1: East Line Tour
• Morning: Go to Seongsan Sunrise Peak, one of the iconic attractions of Jeju Island, formed by a volcanic eruption. You can hike up the mountain to enjoy the spectacular crater and beautiful sea views, and watch the Haenyeo performance.
• Noon: Enjoy Jeju Island’s specialty, black pork barbecue, at a nearby restaurant. The meat is tender, juicy and fragrant.
• Afternoon: Take a boat to Niu Island, a picturesque outlying island with beautiful beaches, clear waters and unique volcanic landforms. You can choose to ride a bicycle 🚲 or take a bus around the island to visit the white sand beach, Niu Island Lighthouse and other attractions, and you can also taste Niu Island peanut ice cream.
• Evening: Return to downtown Jeju and head to Dongmun Market, where you can find a variety of delicious snacks, seafood, souvenirs, etc. You can enjoy the food while strolling and feel the local market atmosphere.
• Day 2: Western scenery
• Morning: Arrive at Aewol-eup, which is famous for its beautiful coastline and specialty cafes. You can stroll along the beach, enjoy the sea view, and spend some leisure time in the cafe, tasting coffee and desserts.
• Noon: Enjoy seafood dishes such as seafood hotpot, grilled seafood, etc. at restaurants near Aewol-eup. The ingredients are fresh and delicious.
• Afternoon: Go to Hyeopjae Beach, where the water is clear and transparent and the beach is fine and soft. It is a great place to relax and swim, sunbathe and play in the sand.
• Evening: Go to a nearby restaurant to taste Jeju Island’s specialty abalone porridge, which is delicious and nutritious.
• Day 3: Explore the culture of Central Taiwan
• Morning: Visit the Teddy Bear Museum, which displays a variety of cute teddy bear dolls and artworks, which is very suitable for taking photos and checking in, full of innocence and fun.
• Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant near the museum. You can choose traditional Korean food such as bibimbap, ginseng chicken soup, etc.
• Afternoon: Go to the columnar joint zone, a unique landscape left by volcanic activity. It is composed of hexagonal or pentagonal stone pillars and is very spectacular. Here you can appreciate the wonders of nature.
• Evening: Head to Baojian Road in the city center, where there are many restaurants, bars and shops. Choose a restaurant to have dinner and experience the nightlife of Jeju Island.
• Day 4: Halla Mountain Hiking Challenge
• Morning: Go to Halla Mountain, the symbol of Jeju Island. You can choose a suitable hiking route to hike, enjoy the natural scenery and breathe fresh air along the way, but be sure to wear comfortable sports shoes and sports equipment, and bring enough water and food.
• Noon: Enjoy your own lunch at a rest stop during the climb to replenish your energy.
• Afternoon: Continue climbing. When you reach the top of the mountain, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Jeju Island and feel the majesty and grandeur of nature. After going down the mountain, you can go to the airport or hotel to prepare for the return journey.
Food recommendations
• Special dishes: Black pork barbecue, Jeju seafood hot pot, grilled seafood, abalone porridge, spicy stewed hairtail, stone pot bibimbap, ginseng chicken soup.
• Snacks and desserts: Niudao peanut ice cream, sugar cookies, orange chocolate, and banana milk.
Accommodation suggestions
• Luxury: Hyatt Regency Jeju Island, located on the seaside, offers beautiful sea views, complete facilities, spacious and comfortable rooms, thoughtful service, multiple restaurants and bars in the hotel, providing a rich selection of food, as well as gyms, swimming pools and other leisure facilities, suitable for tourists who pursue high-quality accommodation experience.
• Comfort type: Ramada Plaza Hotel in downtown Jeju is conveniently located close to the airport and major attractions, shopping malls and restaurants in the city. It is convenient for travel, has clean and tidy rooms, is cost-effective, and can provide tourists with a comfortable rest environment.
• Economy: You can choose to stay in a B&B or an economy hotel chain in downtown Jeju, such as Ibis Hotel. These are affordable and can meet your basic accommodation needs. Some B&Bs also allow you to experience the local lifestyle.
Notes
• Prices in Jeju Island are relatively high, so pay attention to price comparisons when shopping to avoid unnecessary expenses.
• When taking public transportation, pay attention to the bus routes and stop information, and prepare your transportation card or change in advance.
• When playing at the beach, pay attention to safety warnings, especially when the wind and waves are strong, and do not approach dangerous areas.
• When purchasing duty-free items, pay attention to relevant regulations and restrictions, such as purchase quantity, pick-up method, etc.