Brilliant blue skies, ravishing mountains covered by flowers in riots of colours, stunning beaches, lush countryside, awe-inspiring holy trails and majestic sunrise, Jeju-do, also called Jeju Island, is the largest volcanic island in the southern most part of South Korea.
Owing to its idyllic holiday destination and scenic beauty, it is one of the most popular honeymoon destinations for the newlyweds in Korea. The island also offers visitors a wide range of activities in the sun and sea. But most travellers head to the island for its exotic beauty. According to reports, the island attracts over five million tourists every year.
Jeju-do is called the Island of the Gods
Who would not want to visit the island of the gods? Famous for its beauty, Jeju-do is also called the ‘Island of the God’, Tourist throng to see the beauty of this small paradise in Korea. A fertile island, it is covered with lush green vegetation and forests. It also houses some of the most beautiful temples in Korea.
Little Hawaii of Korea
Owing to its breathtaking beaches and seascapes beaches, the picturesque island is also called ‘Little Hawaii of Korea’. It is the perfect destination for a beach holiday. There are gorgeous places to rejuvenate and relish exotic seafood. Visit the small villages and place like Samseonghyeol for a truly exciting and relaxing travel experience.
Hallasan, the highest mountain in South Korea
Also called Halla Mountain, the Hallasan mountain stands tall here – 1,950 meters above sea level. It is a mountainous region. Hallasan is a UNESCO biosphere and the Hallasan National Park is a major tourist attraction. But the best time to visit the Hallasan is during autumn or spring time when the mountain is covered with riots of colours. Take the mountain trails here for an exhilarating hiking and trekking experience.
World’s longest lava tube
It’s cold and dark here – the Manjang cave, the entry point to the world’s longest system of lava-tube caves. Carry a torch if you plan to see all of the caves. This incredible lava tube is almost eight km long. The heights through the caves are between 2m and 23m.
A must-visit Jeju Loveland
This wild corner of Jeju Island is a quirky sculpture park that opened in 2004. With sex as its theme, some of the erotic and saucy sculptures might shock some visitors. But some sculptures are silly and funny and many delight in it. This unique sex-theme park is a must-visit for honeymooners.