Nature Parks and Lava Tubes in Jeju Island

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Head to Jeju Island in South Korea for natural wonders that make the island a UNESCO triple crown holder and a popular vacation destination. 

Visit Hallasan National Park, Woljeongri Beach, and the lava tube caves in Jeju Island!

Hallasan National Park
Hallasan National Park (Photo from Korea Tourism Organization)

 

Jeju Island Tourist Zone

Explore the volcanic island of Jeju to experience why it is designated as a World Natural Heritage, Global Geopark, and Biosphere Reserve. A UNESCO triple crown!

Jeju Island Tourist Zone
Jeju Island Tourist Zone (Photo from Korea Tourism Organization)

How to Go to the Jeju Island Tourist Zone

Fly to Jeju from Gimpo International Airport in Seoul or Gimhae International Airport in Busan.

Visit the Visit Korea site here for more details.

Jeju Island Tourist Zone
Jeju Island Tourist Zone (Photo from Korea Tourism Organization)

 

 Hallasan National Park – Jeju-do National Geopark

Do one of the hiking trails to reach the peak of Hallasan Mountain and for a glimpse of the surrounding parasitic volcanoes and “its vertical ecosystem of plants that results from the varying temperatures along the mountainside.”

 Hallasan National Park - Jeju-do National Geopark
Hallasan National Park – Jeju-do National Geopark (Photo from Korea Tourism Organization)

How to Go to Hallasan National Park

By Commuting

Take Bus No. 740 (Jeju, Yeongsil, Jungmun) from Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal and get off at Eorimok Trail Entrance Bus Stop.

By Joining a Group Tour

Book online through Klook here to visit Hallasan National Park and other places with roundtrip hotel transfers, lunch, and a tour guide.

 Hallasan National Park - Jeju-do National Geopark
Yeongsil Trail of Hallasan National Park – Jeju-do National Geopark (Photo from Korea Tourism Organization)

You can visit the Visit Korea site here for more details.

Hueree Natural Park

Visit the beautiful Hueree Natural Park to walk over volcanic cinders and for colorful volcanic stone towers in its forest!

Hueree Natural Park
Hueree Natural Park (Photo from Korea Tourism Organization)

How to Go to Hueree Natural Park

  1. Take Bus No. 100 or 500 from Jeju International Airport to Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal Bus Stop.
  2. Take Bus No. 5 or 16 and get off at Harye-ri Bus Stop.
  3. Ride a taxi or walk to Hueree Natural Park for around 2 km.

You can also visit the Visit Korea site here for more details.

Hueree Natural Park
Hueree Natural Park (Photo from Korea Tourism Organization)

Dangcheomuldonggul Cave and Yongcheondonggul Cave

Visit these lava tubes which are UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites and be amazed at the beauty of colorful lava tunnels, limestone formations, and carbonate formations!

Dangcheomuldonggul Cave
Dangcheomuldonggul Cave (Photo from Korea Tourism Organization)

How to Go to Dangcheomuldonggul Cave and Yongcheondonggul Cave

  1. Take Bus No. 38 from Jeju International Airport and get off at Hamdeok-ri Bus Stop.
  2. Ride the Eup-Myeon Circulation Bus and get off at Seon-heul 2-ri Bus Stop.
Yongcheondonggul Cave
Yongcheondonggul Cave (Photo from Korea Tourism Organization)

 

Woljeongri Beach

Take a dip at the emerald waters of Woljeongri Beach as you enjoy the surrounding scenery.

Woljeongri Beach
Woljeongri Beach (Photo from Korea Tourism Organization)

How to Go to Woljeongri Beach

By Commuting

Take Bus No. 701 from Seogwipo, Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal. Get off at Gujwajungang Elementary School. 

By Joining a Group Tour

Book online through Klook here to visit Woljeongri Beach and other places with roundtrip hotel transfers, lunch, and a tour guide.

Woljeongri Beach
Woljeongri Beach (Photo from Korea Tourism Organization)

Natural formations and wonders are scattered around the island. Explore Jeju Island to visit more UNESCO World heritage sites and geoparks!

Jeju Island
Jeju Island (Photo from Korea Tourism Organization)

Heading to South Korea soon? What do you think of Jeju Island? 🙂


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