JEJU ISLAND ITINERARY (3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS IN JEJU ISLAND)

Hello all, this time i want to share my experience traveling in Jeju Island. I went to Jeju Island around April 2017 and it's in spring. When spring comes later, i hope that you guys can go there too, so maybe this post can help you find some interesting destinations in Jeju Island.

I went to Jeju Island with a travel group. We spent 3 days and 2 nights for our trip. It's one day on the road (round trip) and two days full exploring Jeju Island. We went there not by airplane but by Ferry Ship that's why it needs extra time on trip. However no need to worry, the experience going by Ferry Ship itself is so interesting. It is kind of a new experience for me that's why i enjoyed it soooo much ^^

Here is the ferry ship that i boarded. It's huge and quite spacious. You can do many things in this ship. You can just sleep, enjoy the view from the deck, and you can just explore the ship. The facilities in this ferry ship include rooms, massaging chair, toilet, shower, snacks store, and etc.

Here is my itinerary for 3 days and 2 nights in Jeju Island:

Day 1
 - Go to Jeju from Seoul to the port by bus with my travel group (night before day 1).
 - Arrive at port, and then ready to depart to Jeju Island by ferry ship.
 - Arrive in Jeju Island, off to first destination, Manjangul Cave.
 - Off to second destination, Seongsan Ilchulbong.
 - Eating in traditional restaurant for dinner.
 - Go to Hotel to sleep and take a rest.

Day 2
 - Breakfast and depart to third destination, Cheonjiyeon Waterfall.
 - Arrive in Cheonjiyeon waterfall and explore.
 - Go to fourth destination, Jusangjeolli Cliff. 
 - Go to fifth destination, Oedolgae rock. 
 - Lunch and continue to go to sixth destination, Osulloc Green Tea Field.
 - Off to seventh destination, Iho Tewoo Beach. Had a super fun time here!!!
 - Last but not least, free time and off to eight destination, night amusement park. 
 - Dinner
 - Go to Hotel to sleep and take a rest.

Day 3
 - Breakfast, morning walk, and enjoy the view around our hotel, which is located right in front of the sea.
 - Going back home to Sejong City :(

First Destination - Manjangul Cave

Manjangul Cave is the cave and tunnel which is naturally formed by the lava which flow to the surface. It is one of great natural attractions in Jeju Island. Located in Gimnyeong-ri, Jeju City, Manjangul cave is known as the longest lava tube in Asia. Even though it was formed around 200.000 years ago but in my opinion the site is still looks fine and well preserved.

When we enter the cave, we will go down the stairs. After that, just walk along the tunnel. Thankfully, the condition inside the tunnel is not dark because there are many lights installed in the tunnel to illuminate us throughout the walk.  

Second Destination - Seongsan Ilchulbong

Seongsan Ilchulbong or "Sunshine Peak"is one of the Unesco heritage and also one of natural attractions located in Jeju Island. Like manjangul cave, this place was also naturally formed by the hydrovulcanic eruptions happened thousand years ago. This place is well known as the great place to enjoy sunrise so i recommend you to come at dawn, before sunrise. I came to Seongsan Ilchulbong in afternoon but I believe it didn't diminish the beauty of this place. In my opinion, if you come to this place, you will get the view of former volcanic mountain and the view of sea as well. So it is like complete package to enjoy natural beauty. You can climb to reach the peak of Seongsan Ilchulbong and also go down to arrive on the coast. 

The symbol of UNESCO Heritage

Third Destination - Cheonjiyeon Waterfall

If you come to Jeju, you can't miss visit the waterfall. Actually, there are some places with waterfall attractions in Jeju that you can visit. The place that I visited is called "Cheonjiyeon Waterfall". Amazing waterfall surrounded by the nature and feels very refreshing to go to this place. I also enjoyed taking photos in front of the waterfall and feeling the splash of the waterfall that touched my face.

Fourth and Fifth Destination - Jusangjeolli Cliff and Oedolgae Rock (Seogwipo)

In Seogwipo Area, there are quite many places to visit. At that time, our travel group went to two places, which are Jusangjeolli Cliff as Fourth Destination and Oedolgae Rock as our Fifth Destination. 

As for Jusangjeolli Cliff, It was amazingggg. I was mesmerized by the view from the cliff. I didn't only see the natural cliff but I also can see the beautiful blue sea and hear sound of waves from the top of cliff. 

Meanwhile, Oedolgae Rock is also called "Lonely Rock" in English. The rock is called Lonely rock because it stands alone in the middle of the sea, looks like alone and lonely. And if you are happen to be a fan of Jewel in The Palace / Dae Jang Geum Drama, you should also know that area around Oedolgae Rock is used for shooting location of that drama.

Jusangjeolli Cliff

Oedolgae Rock or Lonely Rock 

Sixth Destination - Osulloc Green Tea Field

If you are a fan of green tea, this will be the best place for you. Not only can you explore the green tea plantation field, but you can also learn the green tea making process into food or other products, learn the history of green tea plantation, and enjoy eating green tea food, snacks, drinks, ice cream, and etc. in the green tea cafe, which is located exactly in front of the green tea plantation field.

Seventh Destination - Iho Tewoo Beach

Iho Tewoo Beach. Super great beach to close our day in Jeju Island. Me and my friends were really having fun in this beach. We played around the beach, soaked our feet, walked on beach stones, eat snacks, and also took photos in front of the unique horse-shaped lighthouse which is located in the area of that beach. 

Eight Destination -Fly Viking and Disco Bang Bang Jeju (Night Amusement Park)

Last but not least enjoying our free time. Me and my friends decided to go to night amusement park at Jeju downtown before we went back home. Had so much fun tried fly viking and also disco bang bang. It was my first time tried disco bang bang and i swear it would be my last time lol. Because at that time, the DJ/operator who controlled disco bang bang was so scary haha (because i'm a scaredy-cat) yet it was so mucchhh funn. It was definitely the most memorable memory I had in Jeju.  

Fly Viking

The Scary Disco Bang Bang Lol

Snack I bought 

Our Last Dinner in Jeju

As always, thank you so much for reading my story. See u again in another story. Anyeonggggg ^^

Sulbing, Best Korean Dessert (Best Korean Bingsoo)

Hello dear friends, in this post, I want to take you to my favorite dessert cafe, "Sulbing". This dessert cafe can be easily found when you go to South Korea and is located in many cities.

When I was living in Korea, this dessert cafe has been my favorite all time. Every time I crave for bingsoo (korean dessert), I will always come to this cafe. And for your information, bingsoo is a typical Korean dessert containing shaved ice and various toppings. 

The special thing about this cafe is the bingsoo (korean dessert) which is sold in this cafe comes with the variety of flavors and toppings. You can just choose your favorite one out of many options. My favorite one is Green Tea Sulbing. The bingsoo also come in a quite a large bowl so if you are not a big-eater, make sure you come with your friends to eat the bingsoo together ^^

Besides, not only providing bingsoo, but this cafe also provide other snacks such as toppoki pizza, bread, and other sweet snacks. As for the ambience of cafe, the cafe is really cozy and super comfortable place to hangout with your friends or even for date.

If it's your first time going to Korea, I recommend you to try Sulbing Cafe which is located in Myeongdong Area. Because the location is in the heart of Myeongdong, near the shopping area, so it is very easy to be reached. So, enjoyyyy!!!

Here are some of my favorite menus that I often eat in Sulbing Cafe:

Strawberry Sulbing

Toppoki Pizza

Super delicious toppoki pizza with toppoki and cheese :)

Mango Sulbing

My Favorite Green Tea Sulbing

Let's Go To Jeonju

Hi dear friends,
Where will you go when you come to Korea for the first time? I believe most of you will answer Seoul City as a destination that you will visit when you come to Korea. But actually you should know, there are other cities that are worth to visit in South Korea, one of which is Jeonju. Now, let's explore Jeonju with me^^

• How to Go 

If you come from Seoul, you can go by bus. I recommend u to go by bus than KTX because it will cost cheaper than KTX.
First, u have to go to Seoul Central City Terminal to buy ticket and get on the bus to Jeonju from there.

• What to Explore in Jeonju

1. Eating Bibimbap

Bibimbap is korean traditional mixed-rice contained with rice, egg, meat, and assorted vegetables. Well, maybe u can get bibimbap even in Seoul. But you should know that bibimbap is Jeonju special dish. That's why in my opinion, the flavor of Jeonju bibimbap is different with bibimbap that i've tried in other regions such as Seoul. Bibimbap in Jeonju is like the best bibimbap i've ever had in my life :) You must try eating bibimbap when u come to Jeonju. 

2. Wear a Hanbok

As most of you know, hanbok is Korean traditional dress. In Jeonju, its famous with its Hanok Village and that's why you will see many people walk while wearing their hanbok. It's very normal to wear hanbok in Jeonju because most people will wear hanbok here. Not only international tourist, but you will also see local tourist (Korean people) wear their hanbok. When u come to Jeonju, It's like you enter the old Korean era. That's why you have to experience wearing hanbok here. If you don't have hanbok, don't worry u will see many stalls that rent hanbok so u can rent hanbok there. 

3. Visiting Jeonju Hanok Village

Jeonju is well-known for its Hanok Village. It is like the must-visit destination when you come to Jeonju. In my opinion, Hanok village in Jeonju is very different with Hanok village in Seoul. In Jeonju, the Hanok Village area is quite large and compared to Seoul, the ambience of Hanok Village in Jeonju is more traditional. As i've mentioned above, it feels like u enter the time machine and go to old Korean era because u will see most people wear hanbok and the surrounding area is also filled with many Korean traditional architectures. In this hanok village, not only can you walk and take photos but you also able to buy many street foods. There are many stalls that sell street foods in the hanok village area and i think you should try eating street foods there coz most of the foods look super delicious.