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Jeju is a volcanic island, dominated by Hallasan: a volcano 1,950 metres (6,400 ft) high and the highest mountain in South Korea. The island measures approximately 73 kilometres (45 mi) across, east to west, and 41 kilometres (25 mi) from north to south. [19] The island also has around 360 oreum: small extinct volcanoes or parasitic cones. [20]
Sŏngsan ilch‘ulbong. Seongsan Ilchulbong ( Korean : 성산일출봉 ), also called Sunrise Peak, is a volcano on eastern Jeju Island, in Seongsan-ri, Seogwipo, Jeju Province, South Korea. It is 182 meters high and has a volcanic crater at the top. Considered one of South Korea's most beautiful tourist sites, [ 1][ 2] it is famed for being ...
Jeju Province officially Jeju Special Self-Governing Province (Jeju-teukbyeol-jachi-do) is divided into 2 administrative cities (haengjeong-si) and further into 7 towns (eup), 5 townships (myeon), and 31 administrative neighborhoods (haengjeong-dong). Listed below is each entity's name in English, hangul and hanja.
Hallasan. Hallasan is a massive shield volcano which forms the bulk of Jeju Island and is often taken as representing the island itself. There is a Korean traditional local saying that "Jeju Island is Hallasan, and Hallasan is Jeju." The mountain can indeed be seen from all places on the island, but its peak is often covered in clouds.
Jeju Dongmun Traditional Market ( Korean : 제주 동문재래시장) is a covered traditional market in Jeju City, Jeju Province, South Korea. It is the largest and oldest extant permanent traditional market in Jeju. [ 1][ 2] The market was established after the end of the Japanese colonial period. [ 3] It was destroyed in a fire in March 1954 ...
Jeju City is the principal transportation center for Jeju Province. It is home to the island's sole airport, Jeju International Airport; the Jeju-Seoul route is the world's busiest airline route. [1] In addition, its port is the largest on the island, serving the great majority of passenger and cargo vessels that visit the island.
Chungmun Saekdal Haesuyokjang. Jungmun Saekdal Beach ( Korean : 중문색달해수욕장) is a beach in Saekdal-dong, Seogwipo, Jeju Province, South Korea. The beach is 560 meters long and 50 meters wide, and the sand features a variety of colors, including black, white, red, and gray. In 1999, by a result of an environmental water quality ...
The plaque that marks Korea's southernmost point. Marado ( Korean : 마라도) or Mara Island is an island in Jeju Province, South Korea. It is South Korea's southernmost island, and is 8 km (5.0 mi) off the south coast of Jeju Island. [ 1][ 2] It has an area of 0.3 km 2 (0.12 sq mi) and is home to about 90 people. It has long been reputed for ...