Which is better to travel to South Korea or Taiwan in September?

Seoul has less rain in spring and autumn and the climate is suitable, making it the best time to travel. Seoul has cold winters and hot summers. In the coldest month, January, the average temperature is only minus 4.9°C. Snow accumulation lasts for an average of 28 days. At that time, Seoul became a gathering place for ski enthusiasts. There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening in spring and autumn, so it is best to prepare a light jacket before going out; in winter, you should prepare a warm and insulating jacket. In summer, the sun is strong and the weather is unpredictable, including sudden rains, so it’s best to prepare sunglasses and an umbrella when going out. With the popularity of "Dae Jang Geum" and many Korean dramas, Seoul has become South Korea's leading film and television drama filming base. Whether on a warm spring day or a cool autumn day, strolling through the quaint Changdeokgung Palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace and many other former royal palaces, you will encounter familiar scenes from the drama from time to time, as if you have seen them before, like a Korean "Hello" Just blurt it out, does it feel very cordial?

Comprehensive Guide to Attractions in Jeju Island, South Korea

Seongsan Sunrise Bong Seongsan Sunrise Bong is 182 meters above sea level. It was formed by the eruption of a submarine volcano 100,000 years ago and is located in the east of Jeju Island. At the end is a towering rock with a huge crater at the top. The crater is 600 meters in diameter, 90 meters deep, and covers an area of ??more than 80,000 square meters. 99 sharp stones surround the crater, like a huge crown. There are cliffs to the southeast and north, and only the lawn ridge to the northwest is connected to Seongsan Village. Since the ridge is paved with grass, you can go for a walk or ride a horse. Watching the sunrise from the top of Seongsan Sunrise Peak is breathtaking. The nearby rapeseed flowers bloom brilliantly in spring, and it is even more wonderful to watch the sunrise among them.

Transportation: Jeju Suburban Bus Station -> Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak: Take the (east line) suburban bus bound for Seogwipo and go down the mountain at the entrance of Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak (it takes 1 hour and 30 minutes, departure interval for 20 minutes). Jeju Seogwipo Suburban Bus Station -> Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak: Take a suburban bus bound for Jeju City (East Line) and get off at the entrance of Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak.

Mount Halla Park Mount Halla Park stands majestically in the middle of Jeju Island, with an altitude of 1,950 meters. It is a famous mountain that represents Jeju Island. It is also called Yeongju Mountain, which means it is so high that it can catch the Milky Way. Hallasan Mountain is home to various plants and has high academic value. It was designated as a national park in 1970 and is surrounded by 368 parasitic volcanic peaks ("Oreum" in local dialect). Hallasan Mountain is famous for its vertical plant ecological distribution system from temperate to cold zones. There are more than 1,800 species of plants and more than 4,000 species of animals (more than 3,300 species of insects). There are many hiking routes and you can observe the surrounding mountains well. The hiking route of Halla Mountain is within 10 kilometers, and you can climb to the top of the mountain on the same day. However, due to drastic weather changes and strong winds, climbers should bring sufficient equipment. You can reach the top of Halla Mountain along Seongpanaksan Road on the east side of Halla Mountain.

Transportation: Take a suburban bus from Jeju Suburban Bus Station to Seongbanak (the first bus is at 06:00/the last bus is at 21:30, the departure interval is 10 minutes, it takes 35 minutes), and get off at the Seongbanak entrance. The ticket price is 1,700 won.

Cheonjeyeon Waterfall Cheonjeyeon Waterfall, as the name suggests, means "the pond of the Emperor of Heaven". The waterfall is divided into three sections, and the surrounding temperate forest contains precious plants such as pine-leaf orchids. The first waterfall (22 meters high, 21 meters deep) is located in the eastern rock cave with cold water flowing down from the top. Swimming is currently prohibited. The water flowing down from the waterfall forms the second and third waterfalls, and finally flows into the sea. There are 8 pavilions in the Cheonjeyeon Valley, including Seonrim Bridge (an arched bridge with seven fairies carved on it) and "Cheonji Tower". Xianlin Bridge, also called Seven Fairies Bridge, is a 128-meter-long bridge connecting Cheonjeyeon and Jungmun Tourist Garden. On the outer wall of Cheondi Tower are pictures of fairies and gods depicting the legend of Cheondiyeon. The Seven Fairies Festival is held here every May of even-numbered years.

Transportation: Take the 600 airport shuttle bus from Jeju Airport - Jungmun - Seogwipo Line (departure interval is 15 minutes, takes 50 minutes), get off at Jungmun Yeomiji Botanical Garden Station, and walk for 5 minutes~ In 10 minutes, you will arrive at the main entrance of the Chinese Rumei Botanical Garden and purchase tickets at the ticket office at the main entrance to enter. It takes 30 to 40 minutes by taxi from Jeju Airport. Take the suburban bus on the Seogwipo Line from Jeju Suburban Bus Station, get off at Jungmun-gu (it takes 50 minutes), and walk for 5 to 10 minutes. It takes 30 to 40 minutes by taxi.

Cow Island Marine County Park Cow Island is located at the eastern end of Jeju Island. It is an island within an island. It is named Cow Island because it looks like a lying cow with its head stretched out. Niu Dao has a circumference of 17 kilometers. There are about 700 households and more than 1,800 residents living on the island, who make a living from fishing and agriculture. Udo is the largest island among the islands near Jeju Island. It has a gentle terrain, rich fish resources, and an extremely superior natural environment. Here you can see the unique traditional culture and beautiful natural scenery of Jeju Island such as Jeju Haenyeo, stone wall roads, and stone tombs, making you feel as if you are on a smaller Jeju Island. Climb up to the highest Udo Peak on the island (132 meters), Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, etc., and you will have a panoramic view of the scenery of Jeju Island.

In order to protect the natural landscape and clean sea area of ??Udo and promote marine tourism, Jeju County has designated the area around the two ports on the island and the sea area near Udo as Udo Marine County Park. You can enjoy ocean fishing everywhere on Niudao Island. You can cycle around the island in about 2-3 hours.

Transportation: Suburban bus: Take the suburban bus on the East Ring Line from Jeju Suburban Bus Station to Seongsan; take the suburban bus from Jeju Seogwipo Bus Station to Seongsan. The boat ride takes 12 to 15 minutes. Riding the Udo City Bus costs 800 won for adults (over 13 years old) and 400 won for children (under 12 years old) (The departure time is adjusted according to the Udo ship time. The ship will stop sailing in case of abnormal weather.)

Yongmeo Coast The Sanbang Mountains were eroded as they extended toward the coast, resembling a dragon head protruding into the sea, so it is called Yongmeo Coast. There are layers of sandstone accumulated over tens of millions of years. The deeply sunken caves and wide rock walls have eroded the strata, shaped like rooms, and are stacked in layers with beautiful curves. The scenery is very spectacular. On the road leading to the coast is the "Hamel Drifting Monument", which was built to commemorate Hamel who drifted here in 1653 and lived here. There is soft black sand beach on the right side of the coast. In addition, you can also see divers selling freshly caught sea cucumbers here. There is a road close to the sea where you can take a walk.

Transportation: Take a suburban bus bound for Sanbangsan from Jeju Suburban Bus Station and get off at Sanbangsan (first bus: 6:40, last bus: 21:25, takes 55 minutes, departure interval is 30 ~40 minutes), walk towards the coast for 3 to 4 minutes, and you will reach Yongtou Coast. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi from Jeju suburban bus station. From Seogwipo Station, take a bus bound for Saxi (Huanhae West Line Suburban Bus). It takes 40 minutes and get off at the entrance of Sanbangdongsa Temple (the first bus is at 6:35 and the last bus is at 9:10. The departure interval is 20~ 30 minutes), walk towards the coast for 3 to 4 minutes to reach Yongmei Coast.

Jungmun Resort Jungmun Resort is a comprehensive tourist resort on Jeju Island and the largest resort in South Korea. It is located on the seaside of the Jungmun area and covers an area of ??1.3 million square meters. This tourist and entertainment park harmoniously combines natural and artificial landscapes, and was designated an international tourist area in 1971. In the tourist area, there are many places worth seeing such as Pacific Paradise, Yeomiji Botanical Garden, golf course, tourist fishing village, Xianlin Bridge, Cheonjeyeon Waterfall, Jungmun Beach and so on. In addition, there are the Shilla Hotel, Lotte Hotel, Hyatt Hotel and other top-grade hotels and tourist service facilities. It is the largest tourist service facility area in the country. Foreign heads of state VIPs also often visit here, which is famous all over the world. The seaside scenery of Jungmun Tourist Area is particularly beautiful, and many movies, TV series, and CF were filmed here. Among them, the courtyard of Shilla Hotel, the filming location of the movie "Love and Death", is famous as "the hillside of Love and Life". Rumeiji Botanical Garden is also a must-see. There is a 3,900 square meter greenhouse with more than 2,000 kinds of precious plants growing there. There are more than 1,700 kinds of flowers, plants and trees outside the greenhouse. You can take a sightseeing train between the greenhouse and the courtyard. There is a 38-meter observation tower in the middle of the courtyard. After climbing the tower, you can have a panoramic view of the botanical garden. If the weather is good, you can also see the Marado Island in the distance.

Transportation: Jeju Comprehensive Transportation Terminal (064-753-1153) leaves a suburban bus to Seogwipo via Jungmun every 12 minutes (it takes 50 minutes).

Jeju Folk Village Museum Jeju Folk Village Museum has 117 well-preserved buildings including the Wizard Village, Jeju Yamen, Market, Intangible Cultural Heritage House, and Farm Tools Exhibition Hall, which vividly reproduce the 1890s. What Jeju looks like. The Folk Village Museum covers an area of ??more than 50,000 square meters and was reproduced after long-term research and verification by experts. The museum displays 1,627 wooden wares, 1,046 bamboo wares, 1,699 urn wares, 1,544 sand wares, 765 wax wares, 921 iron wares, and 579 other items. If you want to experience the traditional living customs of Jeju-do people, the Folk Village Museum is definitely a place not to be missed.

Transportation: Take a bus from Jeju Airport to Jeju Folk Village Museum, which takes about 1 hour and leaves every 30 minutes.

Seven must-visit places when traveling in Taiwan

A town full of history in Tamsui

Taishui opened for trade as early as 1858 and was the earliest development in northern Taiwan 's port. In today's Tamsui Town, although the busy scene of merchant ships is no longer there, walking on the streets of Tamsui, the old red western-style buildings, Fujian-style and Japanese-style old buildings all seem to tell the story of the town's long past - - Historical events from the Spanish occupation more than 300 years ago, the subsequent Dutch invasion, the rule of the Qing Dynasty, to the Japanese occupation period.

Walking is a good way to visit Tamsui. You might as well walk in the old streets of Tamsui and enjoy the leisurely scenery of the town. One of the characteristics of the town is that the streets are extremely narrow. There is a road in front of the old shop and there are no arcades, which is very unique. There are scattered houses on the old street that retain the interest of old buildings, and there are many antique and cultural relics and art shops, which further enhances its simplicity.

The twilight in Tamsui is the most beautiful expectation of many travelers who come here. In the evening, waiting crowds gathered at the ferry pier. The setting sun reflected on the water, and the distant shadow of the ferry boat returning to people. The scenery of the river and mountains was really intoxicating.

In addition to the pier, the embankment park built along the river is also a good place to enjoy the dusk.

Tourists can take a ferry to and from Tamsui, Bali, Tamsui and Dadaocheng to have a panoramic view of the Tamsui River. It is especially recommended to try taking the MRT to Tamsui. Not only is it convenient and fast, the red bridges, rivers and distant mountains passed along the way are even more pleasing to the eye.

Pinglin is a good place for tea tasting

Pinglin, surrounded by mountains and rivers, is a good place for tea tasting. With its good mountains, good tea, and good water, it is the only remaining pure tourist land in northern Taiwan. In recent years, it has become the best place for urbanites to relax.

Pinglin Township is one of the few towns and cities that can still maintain prosperity among the early tea-developing towns. The establishment of the "Pinglin Tea Museum" provides a perfect commentary on the past and present of Taiwan's tea. "Pinglin Tea Museum" is a courtyard building in the Anxi region of southern Fujian, China. There are various tea-related exhibitions throughout the museum, allowing visitors to understand the style and process of growing and making tea, the history of tea, and an introduction to tea art. Drinking tea here is a great pleasure. There are simple and elegant teahouses, as well as outdoor tea drinking areas next to small bridges and flowing water.

The nearby Tea Museum is the "Pinglin Ecological Park" covering an area of ??nearly 3 hectares. It is the largest nature museum in the world. The park was planned and built according to the original terrain, and many original forest areas were retained. The various plant ecological areas here are the most attractive, including tea garden ecological area, medicinal plant area, azalea, daylily and wild ginger flower sea, as well as maple forest, cherry blossom forest, aiyuzi garden, etc.

Yingge, the City of Ceramics

Yingge is famous for its "ceramics" and is known as "Jingdezhen, Taiwan". It has all kinds of ceramics, and its rich and complete range is unique in the world. Because of this, it highlights the unique style of Yingge as the "Ceramic City". This small town located at the southernmost tip of Taipei County has more than 800 ceramic factories and countless ceramic art shops, mainly concentrated in Yingge Ceramics Old Street and Yingge Ceramics Tourist Street. In addition to viewing all kinds of ceramic art here, visitors can also visit ceramic kilns and even make hand-drawn embryos by themselves!

Wulai is perfect for soaking in the hot springs and enjoying the scenery

Wulai is located at the southernmost tip of Taipei County. It is located at the confluence of two streams and is blessed with waterfalls, mountains and forests, as well as hot springs and Ataya. The mountain scenery attracts tourists the most. The cherry blossom season, osmanthus bamboo shoot feast and hot spring bathing that have emerged in recent years are new favorites in tourism. Bathing in the naturally flowing hot springs by the stream, admiring the green mountains and green waters, and tasting Atayal delicacies, this rich feast that combines humanity and nature is a great enjoyment in the cold weather.

"Wulai" means "steaming stream" among the Atayal people. Tourists who like natural atmosphere can go to the open-air hot springs by the stream for a bath; those who prefer exquisite leisure can choose hot spring hotels or hot spring houses. Although there are no high-end five-star hotels in Wulai, most of the hotels have good viewing spots, where you can view cherry blossoms and maple trees, bathe in hot springs, and enjoy the scenery. The hotel will also introduce Wulai local delicacies according to the seasons - fragrant bamboo tube rice, rich and slightly sour millet wine, fresh and delicious osmanthus bamboo shoots, and various mountain and stream products, making tourists unforgettable.

Taroko is famous for its canyon landscape

Taroko, located in Hualien County in eastern Taiwan, is famous for its canyon landscape. Walking along the canyon scenery of Liwu River, you can see cliffs, cliffs, canyons, winding cave tunnels and other scenery as far as the eye can see. Visitors all admire the uncanny workmanship of the creator. Carved over a long period of time by the endlessly flowing Liwu River, many beautiful patterns are carved on the rock walls of Taroko Gorge and the rocks beside the stream. Some are in the shape of human-shaped profiles, and some are like carps leaping, which are very distinctive.

Yanzikou and Jiuqu Cave are the most exciting natural wonders of Taroko Gorge, and they are also the two narrowest sections of the canyon. There is a pedestrian trail on the side of the river for tourists to stroll and enjoy. When visiting Taroko, in addition to admiring the canyon scenery along the Zhongheng Highway, you may as well choose the hiking trails near the Taroko National Park Management Station according to your own physical strength and time for an in-depth tour.

Hualien has a strong mountain style

In the Taitung area of ??Hualien, in addition to the Fujian and Fujian people, there are mostly Ami, Beinan, Bunun and Paiwan ethnic groups, which is full of rich flavor. Mountain style. They hold traditional festivals as scheduled every year, preserving the fire of inheritance for the declining traditional culture. Visitors can also go to Hualien Amis Cultural Village to enjoy the mountain singing and dancing performances of Amis girls.

In addition, when you arrive in Hualien, you might as well go rafting on the Xiuguluan River (drifting on the river in a rubber boat) and experience the excitement of paddling on the rapid river and shoals. All rafters are required to wear safety helmets and life jackets. Although there may be a risk of capsizing in fast-moving currents, the river is not too deep and there are lifeguards patrolling along the way, so there is no danger.

Kaohsiung, Hong Kong style

Kaohsiung is a seaport in southern Taiwan and the largest industrial town in Taiwan. Tourists can take a sightseeing ferry, departing from Kaohsiung Port, and circle around Kaohsiung Port to appreciate the majestic construction and beautiful scenery of Kaohsiung Port Area. The whole journey takes about one hour and forty minutes. Along the way, you can see the Kaohsiung International Lighthouse with a history of more than 100 years, the sunken ship of the Uganda, Taiwan's largest steel center, the largest ocean fishing port Qianzhen Fishing Port and other constructions, and directly experience the busy transshipment center operations of the port city. .

In addition, Chengcheng Lake, the largest lake in Kaohsiung, is also an important water source and scenic spot.

Choose a morning to set off to Chengcheng Lake, climb up to the tallest building in Chengcheng Lake - Zhongxing Tower (about 43 meters high, with a maximum of 7 floors), and enjoy the scenery of Chengcheng Lake.

Finally, you can visit Fo Guang Shan, a Buddhist holy site. Fo Guang Shan has brought about a renaissance of Buddhism in China more than 30 years since its establishment. It houses the University of Eastern Buddhism and a twelve-foot-tall Buddha surrounded by forty smaller Buddhas.