I took a flight from San Francisco to ICN airport by myself. I bought a wrong ticket and end up a day earlier in Seoul from all my friends. In the history of my life, I spent the whole day being a zombie in the airport and I really appreciate it.
Tip 1: Bought a T-money card from the airport
5/19/2015
We took an early flight to Jeju Island from Gimpo airport. We arrived to the nearest LRT and it was not open. We called the tourist center from the public transportation and they advised to take the taxi to the airport. (UBER did not exist yet at this time). The taxi fees surprisingly is super cheap. We rented a car once we were in Jeju Island.
Tip 2: Get an international licence. It so much easier to drive in Jeju Island. The driver is on the left side.
Destination 1: Hallasan National Park.
The first destination that we chose would obviously be a hiking place. We were not prepared for the hike and were super shocked when everyone was wearing their hiking gear. But really, we do hike with our pretty clothes. Interesting fact, most of the hikers are locals elders and they are super healthy. Like seriously, stronger than us.
Destination 2: Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff
We drove to this cliff. If you squint your eyes, you can see that the rock is hexagonal shape. It was caused by the erosion of lava stone from the waves. The best part of visiting all these places in Jeju Island was that the entrance fees would be 1000 won ~ 1 USD for youth.
Destination 3: Cheonjiyeon Waterfall
This is the famous waterfall here. Obligatory to come here too. We did not have the chance to meet up with the Dol Harubang that was said can grant all our wishes. No wonder my wishes did not come true yet. Hahaha
Dstination 4: Jeonbang Waterfall
Another waterfall because why not. It is bigger that the previous one.
5/20/2015
Destination 7: Seongsan Illchibong Peak
Another hike in Jeju Island. Truthfully, I am a mountain person, and I do not mind hiking at all. The entrance fees would be 5000 won ~ USD 5. This hiking is a lot easier that Mount Hallasan and more people were here. It was crowded and you did not have the chance to stop walking as people was in line behind you.
Destination 6: Manjanggul Cave
This is an overrated cave but it worth the walk.
Destination 7: Udo Island
We did not plan for this one, we were lost due to putting too much trust on the GPS. We saw this ferry and they said it would be a day trip to Udo Island. Without any clue, we said yes to them. And I did not regret going here. We have no idea what to do here. We saw people rented bicycle and we decided to do the same. 3 hours rental is 10000 won ~ USD 10.
So we basically explore the whole island on bike for three hours. I used my energy to the maximum. I felt like my legs are leaving me behind.
After returning the bicycles, the owner told us to jump on the back of his truck so that we can catch the ferry. Now I can feel like a local Korean.
End of our Jeju Island journey. Wait for the next part in the main land!
Najwa A
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