KR · Jeju Province · 33.38°N 126.53°E

jeju

Volcanic island of tangerines, black pork BBQ, waterfalls and seaside cafés.

Best time
April to June and September to November. Spring brings canola flowers and cherry blossoms, and tangerine season starts in late autumn. Summer is humid and typhoon-prone, and winter is mild but windy.
How long
3–5 days
Getting there
Fly from KL to Seoul, about 6.5 hours, then take a domestic flight to Jeju, about an hour. Flights from Busan take about 50 minutes.
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KR · Jeju Provincejeju33.38°N 126.53°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Volcanic island of tangerines, black pork BBQ, waterfalls and seaside cafés.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingJejuKR, Jeju Province
KLjeju
≈ 4,238 km from KL, as the crow flies
Spirited Garden in Jeju Island, South Korea

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

South Korea's biggest island, a volcanic one with Hallasan at its centre, about an hour's flight south of Seoul. It's where Koreans go on holiday, for waterfalls, lava cliffs, tangerine farms, beaches and plenty of seaside cafés.

Makan

  1. Black pork BBQJeju's heuk dwaeji, cut thick, grilled at the table and dipped in anchovy sauce.Map ↗
  2. Jeonbok-jukAbalone rice porridge, a classic Jeju breakfast.Map ↗
  3. HallabongA big, sweet citrus with a bump on top, sold as fruit, juice and snacks.Map ↗
  4. GalchiSilver hairtail fish, grilled or braised in a spicy sauce.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Seongsan IlchulbongA volcanic crater rising out of the sea on the east coast. Climb up for sunrise.Map ↗
  2. HallasanSouth Korea's highest mountain. The summit trails need a reservation, but lower trails like Eorimok make a good half-day hike.Map ↗
  3. Jeongbang and Cheonjiyeon fallsJeongbang falls straight into the sea, and Cheonjiyeon is an easy evening walk in Seogwipo.Map ↗
  4. UdoA small island a short ferry ride from Seongsan, best explored by bike or scooter. Try the peanut ice cream.Map ↗
  5. Haenyeo diversWatch Jeju's women divers, many of them elderly, who free-dive for shellfish and seaweed.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Rent a car to get around. Korea drives on the right, and you'll need an International Driving Permit.
  • Weather changes fast on Hallasan. Bring layers and start early.
  • If you fly in via Seoul, mainland Korea's entry rules apply, so check whether you need a K-ETA.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.