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July 5th 2015

Published: July 6th 2015

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At Jungmun Tourism Complex

The the Starbucks building looks like it is ready to stand up and welcome customers with open arms. It is adjacent to the Believe It or not Museum. The museum consists of two floors and approximately 600 items are distributed and displayed in its 12 themed galleries with unique names such as "Naughty Treasure Warehouse" and "Ridiculous Art Exhibition" Take bus Number 780 and get off at the entrance of Jungman Tourism Complex.

Jeju Island is one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature in the world. Jeju island has a unique geographical and biological environment. Jeju island can be summarised by the four "S" - Samda, Sammu, Samryeo, Sambo. Samda means three abundances and the three things that are abundant in Jeju are rocks, wind and women. Sometimes Jeju is called Jeju Ssamdado which means theisland of three abundances. Sammu means three lacks meaning there are no thieves, gates or beggars in Jeju. From ancient times, the people of Jeju have made diligence, thrift and interdependence their virtue in order to survive the rough and harsh surroundings And they do not steal or beg. Samryeo means three beauties implying the beautiful nature, folklore and native industries of Jeju. Sambo means the three treasures that is generosity, beautiful nature and special industrial structure.

Jeju has a humid subtropical climate that is warmer than the rest of Korea as it is influenced by the Hallasan Mountain and ocean currents. Jeju is an island with beautiful scenery, volcano, beaches, caves ,waterfalls and forests. Many of the scenic spots in Jeju have been made famous by Korean dramas and films.

Discover also Jeju's hidden tastes.

Jeju Loveland

Known for its wonderful night lighting view and exotic landscape architecture . As a sexual theme park of fun and joy, one can appreciate the beauty of sexuality and eroticism until midnight, with unique sexual sculptures making your heart beat faster by the seconds. The place recreates sex from an artistic perspective where modern and beautiful artworks related to sex can be found. Indeed a very artistic place. Take bus number 740/46 and get off at Jeju Provincial Art Museum and walk for a few minutes.

Abalone is a Jeju specialty and is used as a main ingredient for many kinds of soup. People also eat abalone in diverse ways from sliced raw abalone to roasted abalone. Cold raw fish soup is a dish where various fresh vegetables and seafood are mixed with all sorts of spices, together with cold water and ice cubes. The Jeju black pig pork is famous for its tremendously chewy texture and nutrition. Grilled pork with "myeoljeot sauce and dombae pork ( sliced steam pork served on a cutting board) are Jeju's specialty and delicacy.

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Lava column in Manjanggul Cave

A lava column forms when lava pours down from the ceiling to the floor and congeals. This 7.6m high lava column is the largest lava column known and the lava poured down from the ceiling spread across the floor of the lower passage and made well developed lava toes. Manjanggul Cave is an UNESCO world heritage site and is the longest lava tube in the world and it is a cool 2.4 km walk from the entrance until the lava column. Along the way , do also take a look at theStone Turtle which is in the shape of jeju Island.. Take bus number 900 and get off at Manjanggul.

Jeongbang Waterfalls

One of the three major waterfalls in Jeju and is the only one where the waterfall spills directly into the sea.the view is so amazing that when it was spotted by Seobok in 219 BC. Seobok was a court official sent by Chinese Emperor Qin Xi Huang to the east to find the herb of eternal youth, fell in love with the view of the waterfall that he had writtena phrase on the cliff of the waterfall. You can check out the history of the great journey at Seobok Park which is just round the corner. Take airport limousine bus number 600 and get off at the entrance of Paradise Hotel.

Seongsan Ilchulbong

Was formed by a volcanic eruption in the middle of the ocean. Was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, it rises 182 m above sea level, it has a ring of rocks in the shape of a crown with a large crater at the center. Take bus number 701/710 and get off at Seongsan ilchulbong

Seongeup Folk Village

Offers a chance to see the local lifestyle and thatched-roof houses with stone walls, black volcanic lava rocks as fence and poles as gates. that are unique to Jeju. When one pole is up, it means the house occupant is away for a few minutes and will be right back. When two poles are up, the occupant will be away for the whole day, whereas when all three poles are up, the occupant will be away for quite a long time. Take bus number 720 and get off at Seongeup Nonghyup

Hallim Park

A total of 9 themes zone over 33 hectares of land. There are a trail of palm trees that touch the sky; a parade of wild flowers that bloom all year; natural monuments Hyeopjaegul and Ssangyonggul Caves; Jeju Stone and Bonsai Garden; Jae-am folk Village; bird garden; Jae-am Stone exhibit hall; Water Garden ; Subtropical Botanic Garden.Take bus number 702, 950, 960, 962, 963, 964 and get off at Hallim Park

Trick Art Museum

A fantastic, illusionary museum where you can see,touch and take awesome pictures. There are 6 zones. At the Famous Parody Zone, you can see as many as 50 famous paintings with funny tweaks and some of the famous paintings jump out of their frames. At the Egypt adventure zone,you can experience with your own eyes the ancient Egypt of 5000 years ago. At the animal zone you can meet various animals as if in Serengeti National Park. At the Dinosaur zone, you get to meet dinosaurs from the Jurassic Period. The Optical Illusion zone is filled with magical space and sculptures that are based on the 3D principle. And the last zone, aquarium zone is a place where sea animals look so real, seems to want to jump at you at any moment. Take bus number 720 and get off at Trick Art Museum