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South Korea · Region

Jeju

A volcanic island off the south coast, Jeju is Korea's beach-and-nature escape — the Hallasan volcano, lava-tube caves, coastal Olle walking trails, and cafés strung along the Aewol coast. It's famous for black pork and its free-diving haenyeo women.

Getting thereJeju (CJU) is a short, high-frequency flight from Seoul (Gimpo) and Busan; rent a car, as public transport is limited.
How long to stay3–4 days to split between the east (Seongsan sunrise peak) and west (Aewol cafés, Hallim) coasts.

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Frequently asked questions about Jeju

How do I get to Jeju?

Jeju (CJU) is a short, high-frequency flight from Seoul (Gimpo) and Busan; rent a car, as public transport is limited.

How many days should I spend in Jeju?

3–4 days to split between the east (Seongsan sunrise peak) and west (Aewol cafés, Hallim) coasts.

What is Jeju known for?

A volcanic island off the south coast, Jeju is Korea's beach-and-nature escape — the Hallasan volcano, lava-tube caves, coastal Olle walking trails, and cafés strung along the Aewol coast. It's famous for black pork and its free-diving haenyeo women.

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