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Jejudo
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Jejudo
Island
Located
on the southwest seas off the Korean peninsula, Jejudo Island
is Korea's largest island, covering 1,845 sq.km in area
(latitude of 73km longitude of 41km).
With
its mystique scenic beauty and the well-preserved cultural
traditions, Jejudo is both a universal vacation spot and an
important international meeting place that has hosted summit
conferences, such as the Korean-Japanese and Korean-American
talks. Jejudo was created entirely by a volcanic eruption and
is covered with dark volcanic rocks and clay.
It
is surrounded by water on all four sides and the entire
seashore takes pride in its natural beauty of oddly-shaped
rocks, waterfalls, the white sandy beach, and islands, etc.
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Geography |
| Jeju
Island is located at 126`08'~126`58' of east longitude,
36`06'~33`00' north latitude. It has a distance of 452km from
Seoul, 301km from Busan, 989km from Osaka in Japan, 499 km
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Climate |
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climate features both subtropical oceanic climate and
temperate climates; warm and mild, yet showing distinct
seasonal changes.
With an
average temperature of 16'C (hottest summer - 33.5'C, coldest
January - 1'C), Jeju Island has the mildest weather in Korea,
allowing tourists to visit all-year-long.
There is
big difference in the climate of Jeju City and Seogwipo City
(located on opposite sides of Mt. Halla) Interestingly, you
can see the flora and fauna of all subtropical, tropical, and
temperate regions on Mt. Halla.
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Local
Transportation
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Local
Bus
The local Airport Bus and general buses going through Jeju
City, Seogwipo city, and Jungmun Tourist Resort runs every
3~5min.
Local bus includes a slow bus that runs through several
districts(departs every 25min) and a express bus departing
every 20min. Board at Jeju City Local Bus
Terminal(82-64-753-1153)and Seogwipo City Bus
Terminal(82-64-762-3248).
Airport Limousine Bus / Airport Bus
Airport Limousine Bus runs between Jeju Int'l Airport and
Seogwipo area at 15min intervals. It passes through the
airport, Sin Jeju, main hotels in Jungmun Tourist Resort, and
Seogwipo Harbor.
The Airport Bus runs through Jeju
City. Bus no.100 runs between the airport and the pier and
no.600 operates from the airport to the Jungmun Tourist
Resort, then connects to Seogwipo Harbor. Check the schedule
beforehand, it may change due to traffic conditions.
Tel : Airport Bus 82-64-713-7000
Rental Cars
Traveling in a car is very convenient in Jeju Island, because
of the good road system. Anyone over age 22, with a permit and
driving experience of at least 1 yr 6mo., is able to rent a
car.
Rental-Car Companies
Green Car Rental :
080-055-2002
Halla Car Rental :
82-64-724-1007
Han Gook Car Rental : 82-64-748-5005
Jeju Car Rental :
82-64-747-3301
Taxi
Tourists also have the option of traveling Jeju Island on a
taxi, guided by a native cabdriver.
Tel : Jeju Island Owner-operator
Private Taxi Transport Union - 82-64-744-2793~4
Jeju Island Taxi Transport Union - 82-64-722-0274
Airplanes
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines currently operates domestic
flights from Jeju to 10 cities in Korea (Seoul, Daegu, Busan,
Gwangju, etc.) and international flights to seven cities in
China and Japan. Check for flight information in advance, for
there may be seasonal changes in the schedule.
Boat
You can also reach Jeju Island on a boat that departs from
Busan (11-hour trip), Mokpo (5 hrs), and Wando (3 hrs).
Schedule may change depending on weather conditions so please
check in advance.
Tel: Jeju Harbor Terminal
82-64-757-0117
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Information
provided by the Korean Embassy.
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