Jeju Island
eju is the largest volcanic island lying below the Korean Peninsula and is renowned for its tranquil beaches, volcanic landscapes and lava tubes, gorgeous countryside, and abundant trees giving it a completely tropical feel.
It’s a popular tourist destination among Koreans (more of a honeymoon destination) as well as foreigners and it’s governed by itself. Jeju has its own distinct culture quite different from the mainland of Korea and has a lot of hotels, restaurants, markets, quirky theme parks, museums, waterfalls, etc.
Black Pork and Horse meat are specialities of this Island. Jeju province is majorly divided into 2 cities – Jeju City and Seogwipo and usually the base point for staying while wandering across the island. A distinctive stone structure is found widely across Jeju Island and is known for luck. For eg – If you want good health you should touch its ears.
The sightseeing of this island is divided into 4 categories – North Coast Tour, South Coast Tour, East Coast Tour & West Coast Tour.
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It’s an outdoor erotic sculpture theme park that is dedicated to the theme of sex featuring about 150 human sculptures in different sexual positions and running movies on sex education. If you wish to visit this park leave your inhibitions at the door as it’s a fun theme park.
Usually, Asian countries are known to have conservative notions about sex and this theme is a perfect thing to end this stereotype and taboo by showcasing raw sexuality to its visitors. Its located near to the airport so if your flight is in the afternoon or so one can cover this park before the flight as it takes about an hour or so. The whole park looks like a piece of land art.
It’s the largest aquarium facility among the Asian countries being home to around 45000 marine creatures and it’s a family-friendly attraction. The main highlight of the aquarium is the fish tank which is double the size of the Aqua Planet Yeosu and three times larger than the aquariums in Busan and Seoul. This aquarium also holds a women's diving show which is unique on its own having varied facilities and programs for kids.
Dwell into the most picturesque views of the turquoise ocean waters and cliffs on the Jeju Yacht Tour. There are even Dolphin sunset yacht tours that tourists can opt for giving an intimate and personal experience watching dolphins over the sunset. The yacht tours are pure relaxations thereby lavishly enjoying the ocean and island.
Seogwipo submarine tours offer safe underwater tours to witness colourful flora and fauna. It goes 40m deep in the sea-bed and one can view countless fishes, coral reefs, shipwrecks, etc. For those who don’t scuba dive or snorkel this is the best way to explore underwater rich sea world to gain similar experiences as of the divers.