Jeju Island
Facts (Jeju)
MY Favourite Places to Visit
Manjanggul Cave (UNESEO World Heritage)
September 2017
Manjanggul Cave is one of the finest lava tunnels in the world, and is a designated natural monument. A lava tunnel is formed when the lava that was deep in the ground spouts from the peak and flows to the surface. Manjanggul Cave has a variety of interesting structures inside including 70cm lava stalagmites and the lava tube tunnels.
The inside of the tunnel sustains a temperature of 11~21℃, creating a comfortable atmosphere. There are rare animals such as bats living in the tunnel, which makes this tunnel valuable for researchers as well. The stone pillars and stalactites are widely spread and the tunnels shows off the cave’s topographical features. "Stone Turtle" is especially eye-catching because it is shaped like Jeju-do Island.
A must visit place at Jeju Island.
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Seongeup Folk Village
September 2014
Seongeup Folk Village is a small town that holds a vast amount of culture.
Cultural properties in the folk village have been handed down from generation to generation and include treasures such as residential houses, Confucian shrines and schools, ancient government offices, stone statues, large millstones (pulled by horses or ox), fortress ruins, and stone monuments. Among the cultural gems of the folk village are intangible cultural assets such as folk plays, native foods, local folk craftsmanship, and local dialect.
The village tour guides are residents of the village and told us the heritage and history of the village. Although the village's maintainence is partly sponsored by the Government, the villagers still make use of their cultural arts and crafts, customs and activities to assist in the maintainence and operation of the folk village.
Jeongbang Waterfall
September 2014
Jeongbang Falls is among the top three waterfalls of Jeju-do and is the only waterfall in Asia to fall directly into the ocean. Next to the waterfall is an inscription reading “Seobulgwacha,” referring to Seobul passing by this place. Seobul was a servant of the Emperor of the Chinese Qin Dynasty (BC 259~210) who was ordered by the Emperor to find a substance that would make him immortal. Seogwipo is also said to have gotten its name from this story, meaning "Seobul Headed Back West."
Beautiful scenery and great for photos. At the foot of the waterfall are stalls selling raw abolone. Personally, I am not too keen on those, but lots of tourists are stopping by to have a try of the raw abolones from the waterfall.
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Teddy Bear Museum
September 2014
Teddy Bear Museum located in Jungmun Tourism Complex on Jeju Island, one of Korea's main tourist attractions, is a museum dedicated to teddy bears that opened in April 2001.
A lot of efforts have been put into the museum. This is not only one for kids. Even adults will be impressed.