Known as the “Hawaii of Korea” thanks to its extraordinary volcanic landscapes, the island of Jeju has been designated a UNESCO Global Geopark comprising multiple natural phenomena. Hallasan National Park is home to South Korea's tallest mountain, a luminescent crater lake and cascading waterfalls along its hiking paths. The astounding multicolored caverns of Geomunoreum are regarded as the finest lava tube system in the world, and the fortress-like volcano of Seongsan Ilchulbong rises dramatically out of the ocean. To discover the island’s human heritage, visit the Haenyeo Museum and learn about women who have been free-diving for seafood without modern equipment for hundreds of years, or stop at a folk village where thatched-roof houses and other artifacts tell the story of Jeju's traditional culture. For a relaxing pastime, renowned beaches in shades of white, black and red invite you to lounge beside the sea and perhaps savor a hallabong orange, the island’s signature fruit beloved for its sweet and slightly acidic flavor.
Known as the “Hawaii of Korea” thanks to its extraordinary volcanic landscapes, the island of Jeju has been designated a UNESCO Global Geopark comprising multiple natural phenomena. Hallasan National Park is home to South Korea's tallest mountain, a luminescent crater lake and cascading waterfalls along its hiking paths. The astounding multicolored caverns of Geomunoreum are regarded as the finest lava tube system in the world, and the fortress-like volcano of Seongsan Ilchulbong rises dramatically out of the ocean. To discover the island’s human heritage, visit the Haenyeo Museum and learn about women who have been free-diving for seafood without modern equipment for hundreds of years, or stop at a folk village where thatched-roof houses and other artifacts tell the story of Jeju's traditional culture. For a relaxing pastime, renowned beaches in shades of white, black and red invite you to lounge beside the sea and perhaps savor a hallabong orange, the island’s signature fruit beloved for its sweet and slightly acidic flavor.