Q: How to Get to Jeju

The easiest and fastest way to get to Jeju is by: Plane Because it is a separate island on its own, travel by plane to Jeju is the most commonly used. Even so, direct flights are generally only available from major cities in South Korea and several major cities in Japan and China. Therefore, you might need to transit first. Ship You can use a ferry or boat to reach Jeju if you depart from certain cities in the country, namely Busan, Mokpo, Incheon, Nokdong, Nolyogdo, and Wando. This trip certainly takes far longer than the plane, but the fares can be cheaper.

Q: Best Time to Visit Jeju

Season Jeju Island offers unique beauty in each season. In winter (November-February), rain rarely falls and you will get conducive weather to do various outdoor activities. While in spring (March-May), the weather in Jeju is cool and the island is adorned with views of blooming flowers, including cherry blossom. Summer in Jeju (July-August) is suitable for participating in many Summer Festivals and playing all day at the water park. While in the fall (September-November), you will feel the cool weather with views of the city full of the beautiful colors of yellow and orange. Average Temperature In winter, the average temperature in Jeju can go down to 6°C (43°F). Entering spring, the average temperature here rises to 14°C (56°F). Whereas in the summer, the average temperature in Jeju reaches 27°C (80°F). In autumn, the average temperature drops again to 13°C (55°F). Festival Jeju holds many exciting festivals every year that can add to your tour experience here. Held around March, the Jeju Fire Festival is one of the most anticipated annual events. The festival is held as a form of prayer for good harvest and health throughout the year. At this event, there will be special performances, contests, and folk markets that make it the right festival to learn about local culture.

Question 1

What is tiket CLEAN in Jeju?

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Do you miss traveling but still worried about the COVID-19 pandemic? We understand completely. Now, you can have a great trip with your loved ones to your favorite places in Jeju without worrying! Adapting to the current situation, various tourist sites are now setting new regulations and policies regarding cleanliness and social distancing at the site. We certainly want all t-mates to enjoy a pleasant time while still maintaining health, cleanliness, and safety together.

To find out which tourist attractions in Jeju have implemented this new policy, tiket.com presents "tiket CLEAN"!

Tourist attractions that have “tiket CLEAN” logo on tiket.com’s To Do page mean that they have implemented standard rules and protocols to prevent and reduce transmission of COVID-19. Starting from checking the body temperature of all staff and visitors, setting a new requirement to wear face masks and gloves, increasing the frequency of cleaning using disinfectants, providing healthcare and hygiene supplies, to social distancing regulations, such as capacity restrictions or minimum distance when waiting in line.

For more information, you can check the Highlight section of each product page with the “tiket CLEAN” logo. There, you will find a full explanation of the new regulations at the attraction.

Make sure you and your loved ones understand and follow the rules. This way, you, other visitors, and also the staff on duty can both enjoy a pleasant day without worries!

Keep Spirit! We’re All in This Together!

Question 2

What to Expect in Jeju

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Jeju is a South Korean province on Jeju Island that is full of beautiful natural attractions and a peaceful city atmosphere. Because of its beauty, this island is often nicknamed The Island of Gods. You can try horseback riding, mountain climbing, watching the sunrise and sunset in strategic locations, relaxing on the beach, and visiting the shooting locations of various famous K-Dramas.

Jeju Island is one of the favorite honeymoon destinations. In addition, this island is also suitable as a family tourist destination.

Question 3

How to Get to Jeju

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The easiest and fastest way to get to Jeju is by:

Plane

Because it is a separate island on its own, travel by plane to Jeju is the most commonly used. Even so, direct flights are generally only available from major cities in South Korea and several major cities in Japan and China. Therefore, you might need to transit first.

Ship

You can use a ferry or boat to reach Jeju if you depart from certain cities in the country, namely Busan, Mokpo, Incheon, Nokdong, Nolyogdo, and Wando. This trip certainly takes far longer than the plane, but the fares can be cheaper.

Question 4

Accommodation in Jeju

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Because Jeju is a tourist city, you will have no trouble finding luxury hotels and resorts here. Most of these hotels are 4 and 5 stars and have full facilities, including swimming pools. However, Jeju also has many 2-star and 3-star budget accommodations that offer simpler rooms with fairly complete facilities and an equally beautiful view.

Question 5

Instagramable Spots in Jeju

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You can visit almost all natural attractions in Jeju to collect cool tourist photos. Some of them are Mount Hallasan, Seongsan Ilchulbong, Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, Jeongbang Waterfall, and Sangumburi Crater. However, besides that, you can also visit several other locations that offer unique backgrounds that you can't find anywhere else. Examples are the Love Land and Teddy Bear Museum.

Question 6

Culinary in Jeju

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Korean food served in Jeju is generally different from that in other cities in South Korea. Because it's surrounded by the ocean, most of the food here is seafood. Some typical foods that you can try are Black Pork BBQ (barbecue pork from Jeju), Jeju special abalone, Godeungeo Gui (grilled mackerel), Haemultang (spicy seafood hotpot), and Mom Guk (seaweed soup).

Vegan / Vegetarian Food

The main foods in Jeju generally contain meat, but there are some foods like kimbap and bibimbap which don't contain meat so it is suitable for vegetarians. You can look for several restaurants and cafes that serve non-Korean food for vegan and vegetarian menus.

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Shopping in Jeju

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Jeju has a number of shopping centers that you can visit to buy a number of local products as souvenirs. Some of them are Jeju Jungang Underground Shopping Center, Tap-dong Street, Jungjeong-Lo, and Jeju Five Day Markets.

Question 8

Best Time to Visit Jeju

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Season

Jeju Island offers unique beauty in each season. In winter (November-February), rain rarely falls and you will get conducive weather to do various outdoor activities. While in spring (March-May), the weather in Jeju is cool and the island is adorned with views of blooming flowers, including cherry blossom. Summer in Jeju (July-August) is suitable for participating in many Summer Festivals and playing all day at the water park. While in the fall (September-November), you will feel the cool weather with views of the city full of the beautiful colors of yellow and orange.

Average Temperature

In winter, the average temperature in Jeju can go down to 6°C (43°F). Entering spring, the average temperature here rises to 14°C (56°F). Whereas in the summer, the average temperature in Jeju reaches 27°C (80°F). In autumn, the average temperature drops again to 13°C (55°F).

Festival

Jeju holds many exciting festivals every year that can add to your tour experience here. Held around March, the Jeju Fire Festival is one of the most anticipated annual events. The festival is held as a form of prayer for good harvest and health throughout the year. At this event, there will be special performances, contests, and folk markets that make it the right festival to learn about local culture.

Question 9

How to Get Around in Jeju

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The main public transportation here is buses and taxis. Buses cover almost all corners of the city while taxis can be used if you don't want to transit or walk. Even so, road trips from one location to another in Jeju usually take quite a long time. If you are in a hurry to get somewhere, you should leave half an hour or an hour earlier.

Question 10

How Big is Jeju

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With an area of 1,849 km², you only need to spend about 3 days here. During this time, you can visit various of the most famous tourist attractions in Jeju and try various exciting things to do in Jeju. Some of them are climbing Mount Hallasan, taking photographs in the Teddy Bear Museum, visiting Loveland (18+), learning firsthand the history of Jeju at the Jeju Folk Village Museum, playing all day at Jeju Water World, and of course enjoying the natural scenery at Jeju's best locations: Cheonjeyeon Waterfall, Seongsan Ilchulbong, Jeongbang Falls, Jusangjeolli Cliff, Manjanggul Cave, and Jungmun Beach.

Question 11

Visa Policy

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Visa policies for Jeju Island are somewhat different from other cities in South Korea. This is because this island is one of the most popular tourist destinations. Therefore, to increase tourism, the government made Jeju an visa-free island, except for these countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Cuba, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Northern Macedonia, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Uzbekistan, and Yemen.

If you are not a passport holder from one of these countries, you do not need to apply for a visa and can stay in Jeju for 30 days without a visa on the condition that you arrive directly in Jeju by plane or ship (in other words, without transit in any other city in South Korea).

Question 12

Currency in Jeju

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KRW (Korean Won).

Question 13

Language in Jeju

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The main and official language here is Korean. It's a good idea to learn basic Korean, including how to read it, because locals aren't too fluent in English or other foreign languages.

Question 14

Time Zone

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Question 15

Plug Types in Jeju

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The plug types in South Korea are type C and F. Both types have two round pins. This type is also used in many European, Asian, and South American countries. The voltage here is 220V while the frequency of the electric current is 60Hz.

Question 16

Good to Know About Jeju

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In winter, snow only falls in the northern area of Jeju island so the weather here is not as cold as in Seoul or other cities in South Korea. Still, you should wear clothes and pants that are thick and covered. Easily removable outers such as a jacket are also needed. However, you don't need to wear gloves, winter boots, and earmuffs.
In spring and autumn, because the weather is generally quite cool, you need to wear a long-sleeved T-shirt and trousers and easily removable outers.
In summer, you can wear short-sleeved T-shirts, skirts, shorts, and sandals or comfortable walking shoes. Also bring an umbrella, sunblock, sunglasses, and hat to protect you from the heat.
Don't blow your nose in a public place, even if you have a handkerchief or tissue. Do it on the toilet.
Take off your shoes when you are entering someone's house.
No need to tip the staff.
Don't sit in the priority seat of public transportation if you don't belong to the category that needs it.

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Jeju East Tour with Haenyeo Show & Lava Tube & Coastal Highlights

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Jeju Hwajowon (Flower & Bird Park)

Teddy Bear Safari (Teseum)

Camellia Hill Botanical Garden Admission

[Jeju Seogwipo] Teddy Bear Museum

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