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Which place is more fun in Jeju Island, South Korea?

Jeju Island (Chejudao) is the largest island in South Korea, also known as Tamna Island, Honeymoon Island, and Romantic Island. It is located at the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula and faces the peninsula across the Jeju Strait. Jeju Island has a total area of ??1,826 square kilometers, including 34 islands including Niudao, Wodo, Hyeongdo, Chaguido, Mosquito, and Hodo. It is 100 kilometers away from South Jeolla Province in the northeast and is an ideal tourist and fishing resort. Here you can visit historical sites, enjoy natural landscapes, climb mountains, ride horses, drive, hunt, surf and play golf. There are sparsely populated areas here, and the land is vast, either in mountains and forests, or in farmland and cottages. Farmers mainly grow rice, vegetables, and fruits. The largest and most spectacular ones are rapeseed flowers. In spring, the ground is golden and very beautiful. Since ancient times, Jeju Island has had a saying of “three excesses and three nothings”. Namely: lots of wind, lots of rocks, lots of women; no doors, no thieves, and no beggars

You can see Cheonjiyeon Falls by walking 1 kilometer along the path from Seogwipo Port in Jeju Island, South Korea.

Cheonjiyeon Falls is 22 meters high and 21 meters deep. The scenery around the waterfall is beautiful and it is a specimen area for protecting the original nature of Jeju Island. Therefore, all activities that damage the ecological environment, such as fishing and collecting plants, are prohibited in this area. There is an endless stream of tourists coming here for sightseeing every day.

In addition to Cheonjiyeon Falls, Jeju Island also has Jeongbang Falls, Cheonjiyeon Falls and Ondu Falls. Each has its own characteristics and is worth watching.

Jeju Folk Village

Jeju Folk Village is a place that vividly re-presents the life and customs of Jeju in the 19th century. The folk village was built in the 1890s after long-term research and thorough research. In the folk performance hall, Jeju folk culture such as Jeju folk songs, haenyeo dance and mask dance are performed twice a day. At the same time, exquisite wood crafts, bamboo crafts, thatch crafts, weaving crafts, etc. are also displayed. In the market of the folk village, you can taste Jeju-style food such as wheat cakes and plum sparkling wine at low prices. In order to get the most out of this place, it's best not to schedule too much.

Nabong Park

Nabong Park is located in Gianru-dong on the east side of Jeju City, 150 meters above sea level. Climbing Nabong Peak, you can have a panoramic view of the orderly pedestrian streets and parks as well as the Jeju Pier. This is the best place to watch the sunset and the night view of Jeju City. The sunset that shines onto the sea at sunset has always been called "Shafeng Luozhao", and it is the second-last scene among the ten local sceneries of Yeongju. Watching the picturesque sunset rippling on the sea will naturally wash away the boredom and fatigue during the journey.

Tapdong Beach

The beach can be said to be a gathering place for young people. Tapdong Beach, located in the center of Jeju Island, is more lively at night than during the day. Concerts and various activities are held at the beach performance venue. The pedestrian street, theater street and commercial street along the breakwater are full of places to eat and play. A place for young people to gather. Especially in the summer nights of July and August, the "Midsummer Seaside Festival" is held, and Jeju citizens and tourists can enjoy the festival. At the West Pier breakwater at the left end of the seaside plaza, you can enjoy fishing and ready-to-eat live fish, which is famous for its low price.

Yongduam and Yongyeon

Yongduam and Yongyeon are also good places to visit at night. The top of Yongduam Rock looks like a dragon's head roaring up to the sky, which is a symbol of Jeju's tourism industry. At dusk, if you stare at Longtou Rock for a long time in the sunset, you will really have the illusion of a dragon moving in a winding way. Yongyuan is located 200 meters east of Yongduam Rock, with clear water. The pool is surrounded by strange rocks and evergreen woods forming a screen. In the old days, it was called "Longyuan Night Sail", and its night view is mesmerizing.