Jeongbang Waterfall

With Seopseom and Beomseom Island in front, the Jeongbang Waterfall is right at the edge of the ocean. The Jeju people believed that a holy dragon lived under the waterfall. It has been said that since the water has its spirit, it has cured illnesses and caused rain to fall during a drought. In addition, there is another small waterfall nearby, looking like a servant waiting on a dignified lord. Thats why it was chosen as one of the scenic wonders of Jeju among other big waterfalls in Jeju.

Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak)

The crater of Sunrise Peak consists of 99 rock peaks along its rim that look as if they are escorting the crater and forming a castle. For that reason, the basin was considered to be holy, and itwas named "Seongsan" which literally means holy mountain. The view of the sunrise here is truly remarkable.

Three manys, three lacks and three treasures

Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is proud of its special gifts.

They are rooted in the special geographical environment of being an island, and its unique folk culture colored by the old Tamna Empire. With Mt. Halla rising in the middle of the island, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is covered with strangely shaped rocks, swamps, parasitic volcanoes, craters, caves, grasslands, woods and valleys abundant with animals and plants. The lovely scenery enhances the beauty of the surrounding shallow waters. Shoreline features include strangely shaped rocks, waterfalls, and sands. Mountain and sea make Jeju a natural for tourism. The rich local culture includes historical relics, native industry and folklore - from Samseonghyeol to the Tamna Empire to traditions that continue today. Our Individual spiritual culture is also of interest to tourists.

Samda : Three abundance ( rocks, wind, women )
"Three abundance" is a famous term in Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. It implies three things which are abundant in Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. They are Seokda (rocks), Pungda (wind), and Yeoda (women). That's why they call Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Samdado: the island of three abundance. Seokda is originated from the Mt. Halla volcanic activity of the past. People had to cultivate the land through a long process of clearing away the numerous rocks covering the lands and then form the inlets for irrigation, then construct the walls for protection against wind.
Seokda, tells of the harsh surroundings of Jeju. Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is located in the path of typhoons, so the islanders had to fight against the sea. The effect of Pungda and Seokda shows in Jeju life styles. Two examples are the thatched roof of Jeju which is tied up with straw rope, and the fields surrounded by stone walls. Yeoda originated from the fact that most men of Jeju were lost at sea, which made women larger in number. Also, women had to come out to the fields with men due to the Jeju's living environment being harsh. Yeoda is a comment on population statistics, but moreover it is a metaphor for women in Jeju working diligently. The famous women-divers who fight against wild waves to catch fish are the very symbol of Jeju.

Sammu : Three non-existence ( thief, gate, baggar )
Sammu is the term meaning there's no thief, gate or beggar in Jeju. From the old days, Islanders have made "diligence, thrift, interdependence" their virtue in order to pioneer rough and harsh surroundings. So they didn't steal or beg, which led to the condition of having no use for the gate. Also, all the houses were the descendants of Tamna or of scholars who were banished due to their great will to keep their principles. Therefore they all valued their honor highly. They also knew everything about each other, which prohibited them from doing anything bad or dishonorable.
As you see, they valued independence, self-reliance, and honor. So islanders were leading diligent, thrifty, and interdependent lives. They didn't need gates. They only needed to leave the long log on the entrance of the house to let the others know that the owner is out. This log is "Jeongnang".

Samryeo : Three beauties, Sambo ( Three treasures )
- nature, folklore, native industries - crop of special use, marine products, tourism - generosity, beautiful nature, special industrial structure
This term was given after 1960 when Jeju started to get world attention for its beautiful tour sites. It embodies the attraction of Jeju. Samryeo and Sambo imply the beautiful nature, folklore, and native industries of Jeju, or three resources : edible crops, marine products, and tourism. Or generosity, beautiful nature, and special industrial structure.The beautiful nature of Jeju is already famous inside and outside the country. Royal azalea blossoms of spring, shady nooks of summer, maples of fall, snow scopes of winter on Mt. Halla and the variance of sea surrounding the island, all attract tourists.

Meanwhile, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province has a very special folklore circle which is quite different from the mainland's. It is because food, clothing, shelter, faith, and customs are unique and peculiar due to its special geographical environment. In addition, being an isolated island, oral traditions such as proverbs, myths, legends, and folk songs are plenty. The local industries of Jeju are unique and various. Cultivation of tangerines, pineapples, rapes etc., fisheries based on the abundant water resources, and pasturage have all formed the unique industrial structure. It is well known that Jeju has produced many special products such as abalones, tangerines , mushrooms and ponies, Besides these, Jeju is proud of the generosity of its islanders, who pioneered the harsh environment. These virtues of the Tamna spirit have nationalized into the "Saemaeul (New Community) movement". The faith they had between neighbors and the great generosity toward the guest however poor they wese themselves were, are pervious Jeju traditions. We believe hospitality is the very best tourist attraction.

Jeju-Nature’s paradise

Jeju has a mild oceanic climate throughout the year with the smallest annual temperature range in the country. The temperature for the hottest summer months averages no more than 34.7℃ and no less than -1.5℃ or winter.

The island is 73km wide and 41km long with a total area of 1,848 Jeju the largest island in South Korea, came into existence 700 to 1,200 thousand years ago when lava spewed from a sub-sea volcano and surfaced above the waters. Then 100 to 300 thousand years ago, another volcanic eruption formed Mt. Halla. The final volcanic eruption that took place approximately 25 thousand years ago created the crater lake, Baekrok-dam, at the summit of the mountain.

Mt. Halla rises in the center of Jeju to 1950m above sea level. The rest of the island slopes down from its summit and is covered with dark gray volcanic rocks and volcanic ash soil. Relatively isolated from the rest of the world, the island’s nature has been well preserved in its prehistoric state. That is why traveling to Jeju is to travel back in time.Jeju’s natural environment has been preserved as best as possible. The fantastically shaped rocks decorating the seashores, the hundreds of Oreums(secondary volcanos) and the rarest species of flora around the Baekrok-dam lake are all treasures waiting to be discovered by visitors. One cannot see Jeju unless one looks. It is like seeing only trees before entering a forest.

Seongsan Ilchulbong

Seongsan Ilchulbong, one of the 360 parasitic (cinder) cones on Jejudo Island, was uniquely created on the sea floor. Some 5,000 years ago, an underwater eruption on the shallow seabed resulted in a tuff ring. Rising 182 meters above sea level, the tuff ring was originally an island, but the gradual deposit of sand and gravel formed a connection to the land. Also called the ‘Oreum of the Rising Sun’, Seongsan Ilchulbong is one of the treasured landmarks of Jeju Island, which attracts numerous tourists for a view of the sunrise and sunset.

Let's go Jeju island!

Picture of Mt. Halla in jeju island.

It is located in the southern coast. It takes an hour by airplane from Seoul.
One of that, Mt. Halla and Jungmun Tourist Resort are popular among the foreigners.
First Mt. Halla is the highest mountain in South Korea, 1950m above sea level.
It was designated as a National Park by the Korean government in 1970.
There are many distinctive flora and fauna of subtropical regions. The mountain is particularly beautiful when the azaleas are in full blossom in the spring.

The Best Tourist Coast

I recommend you to go to the east coast. There are lots of beautiful beaches and bathing resorts, that's why many Koreans go to the east coast when they have summer vacation.

Compared to the other two seas in Korea, the East Sea is so pure and blue. The clear blue color of the East Sea has been loved by many Koreans, especially by young couples.

There are also two beautiful islands on the East Sea; Ulleungdo island and Dokdo island.

I can imagine how beautiful it is!

Korean Tour keywords

Every Korean Region has its own Natural Beauty & Cultural Relics

There are three administrative units (tiers) in South Korea: (1) seven metropolitan cities such as Seoul or Busan and nine provinces (do), (2) cities (si) and counties (gun), and (3) dong in cities and ri in provinces, the lowest units.

Korea is also surrounded by seas on all three sides - the East Sea, the West Sea and the South Sea. Mountain ranges have been traditionally the natural boundaries between the regions. Because of infrequent contact between regions, there still exist differences in dialects, customs, and foods.

It means that there is a lot of diversity in each region, doesn't it? Cool! That's good information to know before I arrange my travel plans! Well, where do I start first?

Useful WebsitesTour2koreaProvide local tourist information with useful details about Korean tourshttp://www.tour2korea.com
Travel TipsArranging travel theme packages based on regional foods, cultural & historic sites or resorts is one of the wisest ways, because there are so many attractions in every region.

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Located in Northeast Asia,

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Have you heard of the "1988 Seoul Olympic Game" or the "2002 World Cup"? You may answer, 'Yes'. Well, do you know where Korea is located? Even though many friends from abroad are aware of the Olympic games or World Cup games, most of them don't know where those big world events were held. It is partly because that Korean is not big country that you can easily find on the map.

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I am going to write a book on myself, on culture, on life and on everything else that my interest.

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