What do you need to pay attention to in Jeju Island? Jeju Island travel precautions

There are actually a lot of things to pay attention to when traveling abroad. The editor is here to tell you what you need to pay attention to when going to Jeju Island. Everyone should pay attention to safety when traveling, and then what you need. Be sure to bring it with you, it'll be great.

Language

First of all, language is indeed somewhat of an obstacle. Although the English proficiency of Chinese people has improved in recent years, it is inevitable to be nervous when traveling outside. Practical application is another matter, which is the biggest headache. The thing is, Jeju Island is different from Seoul and is not an international city. The English proficiency of the locals on the island is really indescribably good (chà. But it is impossible to require everyone who travels to Jeju Island to learn Korean first! (Don’t think so) Being able to say "Oba Salang Hey" means knowing Korean. Korean is much more difficult than English!!! The editor has experienced it personally

But don't worry, mobile phones are so convenient now, just download a The Travel Translator APP will solve everything easily! (Remember to download the Korean version in advance~

Network

Secondly, network problems are easy to solve. Now they are available on all major travel websites. Mobile wifi rental in South Korea has different prices. You can choose according to your own needs, mainly based on the departure airport.

Tips:

I think you can travel freely to Jeju Island. Mobile wifi is still very much needed. After all, both translation software and map queries require an Internet connection~

Transportation

Now let’s officially discuss the transportation issue!

Jeju Island It's not big, but it's small. It covers an area of ??1,845.5 square kilometers, which is about 400 square kilometers larger than Shanghai's Chongming Island. South Korea is a country that strictly requires you not to rent a car without an international driver's license, so traffic on the island has become a serious obstacle to travel. Don't panic, the editor will start explaining right away~

Map

How can you go out without a map when you already rely on navigation in your own territory? But when you arrive in Korea and open Google, They are all in Korean, which adds to the fear. Don’t worry, the editor will immediately provide a solution - Hanchao.com Chinese Map APP (convenient and easy-to-use Chinese map

You can also go to the Korea Tourism Development Bureau. Wait for the paper map to be collected

Jeju International Airport Transportation

The first thing to do when arriving at Jeju International Airport is to go to the hotel. The main means of transportation from the airport to the city are buses and taxis. If the hotel is in Jeju City, you can consider taking a taxi. If you are in the Chinese district or somewhere far away, it is recommended to choose a bus (rich people please take a detour

There is a bus to the left after exiting GATE5 on the 1st floor.

General buses

can be roughly divided into three categories:

Airport Bus (No. 600: runs from the airport to Jungmun District and Seogwipo City (adults 1,300 won-5,500 won)

City Bus: only in Jeju City and Seogwipo City Buses running in the city (adults 1,200 won)

Outside city buses: also called long-distance buses, buses that run in all areas of Jeju Island, the fare varies depending on the distance (adults 1,300 won-3,300 won

Comparison table of Chinese and Korean buses between out-of-city buses and No. 600

1 Airport bus No. 600

2 In-city buses

In-city buses and out-of-city buses Buses are more complicated, and city buses cover shorter distances, so it is recommended to choose a taxi.

3 Intercity buses

There are many intercity buses. Here are some common routes. The same bus route may be different. Please ask the driver or ticket seller before getting on the bus. If you are staying in Jeju City and are worried about getting on the wrong bus, you can take a taxi from your accommodation to "Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal" (_______ This is the Jeju Main Terminal. There are ticket offices and consulting staff

Coastal round-the-island bus route: East Route Bus No. 701 departs from Jeju Terminal and runs east to Chaocheon, Guzuo, Seongsan (Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, Seongsan Port, Seogwipo; West Ring Bus No. 702 departs from Jeju Terminal and runs westward (Aewol, Hallim, Andeok, and Seogwipo).

516-Jungmun Expressway (No. 780: It circulates along the inland with Hallasan Mountain as the benchmark) .

Eup-myeon circular bus route (Route 900: passes through Jeju Island villages, but the departure time is long.

Taxi

There are many scenic spots in Jeju Island that cannot be reached by bus, so no matter how much you save, you still need to take a taxi occasionally. In addition to telling the driver the basic destination and calling the meter, you can also discuss the price with the driver (try to bargain). You can also call a taxi in Jeju Island. If you don’t know Korean, you can call the tourism consultation hotline 1330 for translation help. Or take the "Jeju Global Taxi (1899-4314)" specially prepared for foreigners (the taxi driver can speak Chinese.

JEJUCityTourBus Jeju Tour Bus

10 departures per day, Each flight is one hour apart and operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visits tourist attractions: Jeju Starry Sky Park, Halla Ecological Forest Park, Silian Yirim Road, Qiaorae Crossing, and Seok. Cultural Park, Sesu Natural Forest Park, Jangja Ecological Park, Jeju Samsan Peace Park, Jeju National Museum, Bonggae, Dongmun Market, Gwandeokjeong Pavilion, Seomun Market, Yongduam Rock, Intercity Bus Terminal, Jeju City Hall, International terminals, coastal terminals, international airports, etc. The journey takes about 95 minutes and can be used as many times as you want on the same day.

Tips:

One-day ticket price: 5,000 won per ticket< /p>

Operating hours: 8 am to 5 pm

Inquiry hotline: 064-728-3211-2

Korea Transportation Card

T-money card, one card is enough for less than 4 people in Jeju Island. (One card can be used by up to 4 people on the bus, but the Seoul subway requires one card per person.

Route 600, in the city It can be used on buses, out-of-city buses, convenience stores and some taxis.

There are discounts for using T-money cards for bus transfers, but the discount amount and requirements are complicated. To put it simply, if it is for a short time. If you need to transfer to a bus again, just swipe the card again when you get off. If you don't want to transfer, just get on the bus and swipe the card.

You can buy it at GS25, 7-11, and FamilyMart. , 2,500 won/card (empty card, needs to be recharged. If the balance in the T-money card is less than 20,000 won, the balance can be refunded at a convenience store, and a handling fee of 500 won will be charged. (But the card cannot be returned, so keep the card as a souvenir~

Notes

1. The hotel and air ticket confirmations need to be printed at the place where you booked and purchased them. You need to make your own itinerary and write down clearly what you plan to do during your stay in Jeju Island. , where to go on any day.

2. The per capita price is 50-100 US dollars, and you can pay by card in most places.

3. Bring your passport (valid for more than six months, paper version). Hotel and air ticket confirmations and itinerary. In addition, you are required to dress neatly (this should not be a problem.

4. You can change Korean won at domestic banks and bring it with you, or you can bring US dollars to Jeju Island to change it. There are many more. You can pay UnionPay cards at places.

5. Just bring spring clothes and a thick coat.

6. The bigger the baggage allowed by the airline, the better. Buy, buy, buy.

7. According to current customs regulations, personal purchases of less than 5,000 yuan for personal use are not taxed. So as long as you are not purchasing for others, you will basically not be inspected and paid taxes by the customs when you return.

8. The main commodity concentration areas in Jeju Island are: Yeondong District in New Jeju (near Bojian Road and Shinhwa Road), Chilsung Road and Central Underground Mall in old Jeju.

9 . In addition to duty-free shops, you need to be careful when shopping elsewhere. There are still fake goods in Korea. Some stores can bargain, and most store clerks can speak Chinese, so language is not a big problem. If you really can't communicate, you can use your mobile phone. Or show the calculator to the other party according to the price, and they all understand.

10. There are many small convenience stores in Jeju Island. Just like in China, you can pay by credit card or cash. The large supermarkets are EMART and Lotte mart. , recommend emart supermarket, which is the favorite supermarket among Korean locals. It has cheap prices and a wide range of products. You can also apply for tax refund directly at the service desk.