Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Exploration of Jeju island - 3

“Exploration of Jeju island" - 3
A Recommended itinerary for foreign & Korean American tourists



Day 1 theme:  “Small volcano – Sara orum”


09:00 – 3:00  Sara orum – Seongpanak trail course of Mt.Halla National Park
(www.hallasan.go.kr,  Tel: 064-725-9950 


    Mt.Halla (1,950m) is the tallest mountain in South Korea and has been designated as a world natural heritage by the UNESCO. When you go up in the Seongpanak trail course after 2.5 hours, you see a small, but beautiful lake. You should bring a lunch box and water.  

3:00 – 7:00   Sea water bath & sauna

There are places where you can relax your tired muscles by the long walk in the sea water bath & sauna. You can enjoy sea water bath without going to the sea! Here’s some of the places that I know in Jeju city.
- Haimian (064-713-2001),  Tapdong Sea water sauna (064-758-4800)

7:00 -   Dinner in Jeju City (Any Seafood restaurant at Dongmun Fishery Market)


Accommodation:  Orange tree Hotel, Jeju City (http://orangetreehotels.com, Tel: 1899-4233)




Day 2 theme:  “Aquarium & Museum”


10:00 – 12:30  Aqua Planet, Jeju (www.aquaplanet.co.kr , Tel: 064-780-0900)  


There are 3 sections in this aquarium: aquarium, marine science hall, and the performance hall. The performance hall shows synchronise swimming and eco-system presentation. Make sure to check the show time before entering the aquarium!

12:30-2:00  Lunch (Mint Fusion Restaurant at Phoenix Island Resort)
 (www.phoenixisland.co.kr, Tel: 064-731-7773)


         Inside Phoenix island resort, you can take a walk along seaside
         and enjoy the "glass house."


 2:00-4:00  Relaxing time around Phoenix island resort
 This area is a cape called “Seopjicoji.” You can observe uniquely formed lava rocks (basalt). You can have a relaxing time at the small & calm Shinyang beach!


      4:00-6:30  Bonte museum
              (www.bontemuseum.com, Tel: 064-792-8108)


Bonte means “original shape." This unique museum was built in 2012 and exhibits varied collections.

       Accommodation:  Orange tree Hotel, Jeju City (http://orangetreehotels.com, Tel: 1899-4233)


Day 3:  “Forest therapy”  

(Wellness forest therapist: Ms. Yang Hun-Young: marga624@naver.com;
010-9949-7681)
 This waterway course of a total of 7.6Km will give you an unique healing experience through forest trekking.











                                           Enjoy your trip in Jeju island!!





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