Jeju Planning

TODO:

1. Buy suit
2. Accommodation Booking (Jeju City): Book your hotel in Jeju City for April 16th - 18th. ✅
3. Hallasan Hike Reservation: Check and reserve your Hallasan hike if required (for specific trails or dates).
4. Transportation (Day 1): Plan your taxi or transfer from Airport to Shinhwa World
5. Transportation (Day 2 & 5): Plan how to travel between locations
6. Restaurant Research: Look into specific restaurants based on the food recommendations for each area.
7. Sangumburi Crater Opening Hours: Re-confirm Sangumburi Crater’s opening hours closer to your travel date.

Day 1: Sunday, April 13th - Arrival & Shinhwa World (Seogwipo)

• 10:00 PM: Arrive at Jeju International Airport (CJU).
• 10:30 PM onwards: Take a taxi or pre-booked airport transfer to Shinhwa Jeju Shinhwa World Hotels in Seogwipo.
• 11:30 PM onwards: Check in and relax at Shinhwa Jeju Shinhwa World Hotels.
• Accommodation: Shinhwa Jeju Shinhwa World Hotels (Seogwipo)

Day 2: Monday, April 14th - Southern Nature near Shinhwa World (Seogwipo)

• Morning: Hike Sanbangsan Mountain.
• Lunch: Hwasun Beach area - try Seafood Soup (Haemultang, 해물탕) or Grilled Fish (Godeungeo gui, 고등어구이).
• Afternoon: Explore Yongmeori Coast (check tide times) and Cheonjiyeon Waterfall.
• Evening: Dinner near Shinhwa World - consider Jeju Black Pork BBQ (Heukdwaeji).
• Accommodation: Shinhwa Jeju Shinhwa World Hotels (Seogwipo)
• Optional Activities:

  • Hiking: Replace Cheonjiyeon Waterfall with a hike to Seonnyeo and Namtoli Oreum for a different hiking experience.

  • Nature Walk: Visit Andeok Valley for a relaxing walk in a lush valley instead of Cheonjiyeon Waterfall.

  • Beach: Relax at Hwasun Beach for longer, or explore Jungmun Beach (Jungmun Saekdal Beach) if you want to see a different beach.

  • Follow bus tour: 东1线 咸德海边 月汀里海边 成山日出峰 涉地可止

    东2线 成山日出峰 牛岛 涉地可止 月汀里（咸德海边） 酒店

    East Route 1: Hamdeok Beach Woljeongri Beach Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak Seopjikoji

    East Route 2: Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak Udo Island Seopjikoji Woljeongri (Hamdeok Beach) Hotel

Day 3: Tuesday, April 15th - Wedding at Seaes Hotel & Transfer to Jeju City

• Bus tour: April 15th 9:00 AM Depart from Grand Hyatt Hotel (45 minutes) 3:00 PM Depart from Seaes Hotel 30 minutes drive Seogwipo Olle Market (60 minutes) 30 minutes drive Camellia Hill (90 minutes) 30 minutes drive Jeju Rainbow Coastal Road (30 minutes) 15 minutes drive Airport

Day 4: Wednesday, April 16th - Hallasan Hike & Sangumburi Crater (North Jeju)

Hallasan (full day)

https://www.expatolife.com/mount-hallasan-jeju-island-south-korea/

The Eorimok Trail starts at the entrance of the Eorimok Trail (970m above sea level) in Hallasan National Park to  Nambyeok (1,600m above sea level).

It’s a 6.8km trail and takes about 3 hours one way.

You should check the weather information before visiting because Witsae Oreum and Nambyeok are prone to severe weather changes, so you may face risk factors such as fog and lightning.

• Eorimok → Nambyeok Bungijeom
• Distance: 6.8 km
• 3 hours/way
• Difficulty: 3/5, view: 2/4
• Pros: shorter hikes with lovely oak trees and a shallow incline.
• Cons: It doesn’t get you to the top of Mount Hallasan.

How to get to the Eorimok trail

From Jeju City Intercity Bus Terminal, take intercity bus number 240 (35 minutes) toward Jungmun (1100 Road). Then, get off at the entrance of Eorimok and walk for about 15 minutes to reach the Eorimok Trail.

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• Morning: Hike in Hallasan National Park - choose between Yeongsil Trail or Eoseungsangak Trail. Travel by taxi or bus from Jeju City.
• Lunch: Restaurant near Hallasan National Park entrance - try Korean Mountain Food (Bibimbap, 산채비빔밥 or Pajeon, 파전).
• Afternoon: Visit Sangumburi Crater (산굼부리).
• Late Afternoon/Early Evening: Visit Nexon Computer Museum in Jeju City.
• Evening: Dinner in Jeju City - explore Dongmun Market for street food and local dishes.
• Accommodation: Hotel in Jeju City

Day 5: Thursday, April 17th - North-Eastern Jeju Wonders (North Jeju)

• Morning: Visit Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak) (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Travel by bus from Jeju City.
• Late Morning/Lunch: Explore Seopjikoji Coast and have lunch in the Seongsan Ilchulbong area - try Seafood Hot Pot (Haemul Jeongol, 해물전골) or Abalone Porridge (Jeonbokjuk, 전복죽).
• Afternoon: Visit Jeju Folk Village. Travel by bus or taxi from Seongsan area.
• Late Afternoon/Evening: Relax at Woljeongri Beach or Hamdeok Beach. Dinner in Jeju City.
• Accommodation: Hotel in Jeju City
• Optional Activities:
  • Forest Walk: Add a visit to Bijarim Forest in the morning (before Seongsan Ilchulbong) or afternoon (after Jeju Folk Village) for a tranquil forest experience.
  • Beach Time: Spend more time relaxing at Woljeongri Beach or Hamdeok Beach if you enjoy beaches, and skip Jeju Folk Village or shorten the visit.
  • Museum (Culture/History): Replace Jeju Folk Village or beach time with a visit to Jeju National Museum in Jeju City for a cultural experience.

Day 5: Thursday, April 17th - Seogwipo

https://www.expatolife.com/jeongbang-falls-jeju-island-south-korea/

Day 6: Friday, April 18th - Departure

• Morning: Enjoy breakfast and visit Yongduam Rock (Dragon Head Rock) near Jeju Airport (optional, depending on flight time).
• 10:00 AM: Head to Jeju International Airport (CJU).
• 12:00 PM: Depart from Jeju International Airport.

Transportation Recommendations:

• Car Rental: Highly recommended for Days 4 and 5 to explore Hallasan and North-Eastern Jeju efficiently. Consider renting a car from Day 4 onwards.
• Public Transport: Buses are usable, especially between major towns and some tourist sites, but can be time-consuming. Download Jeju bus apps for schedules.
• Taxi: Readily available in cities, but can be expensive for longer distances. Consider pre-booking transfers, especially on Day 3 for moving from Seaes Hotel to Jeju City.

Accommodation Recommendations (Jeju City - Day 3 to Day 5):

• Mid-Range Options:
  • Lotte City Hotel Jeju (198,000 KRW / night)
  • Ramada Plaza Jeju Ocean Front (AUD 178 / night)
  • Hotel Whistle Lark

Trip Expense

Item	Expense Type	Cost
Korean Air	Flight	$1872.58
Daedong Hotel (16-18 Apr)	Accomodation	$111.22
ETA Application	Flight	$11
Angpao	Wedding	$200