Advice for a week in Jeju, South Korea
Hi!
I'm planning a big trip to Korea (Month-long), and have most of it planned out already. The only big thing I have left is where to stay in Jeju Island.
For context, we'll be staying in Seoul for two weeks before Jeju (working remotely, not so much of a holiday) and doing some evening trips, and day-trips. Jeju is our first stop after Seoul, and we'll stay there for a week (6 nights).
We're trying to organize Jeju so that we have the first half of it be more hiking oriented, and the second half more beach-y and relaxed.
So far we're leaning towards staying in Seowigpo for 3 nights and then go somewhere in the north. Main names we've seen recommended for the north have been Hamdeok or Aewol, but we're open to suggestions.
So yeah, any advice on where to stay, what to do, etc. is very welcome!
Definitely get a rental car! We spent 4 days on Jeju back in 2022. The public transportation on the island is no where near as prevalent and convenient as the rest of mainland South Korea.
The Yeomiji Botanical Garden is also a must visit! Have fun!
Ah yeah, we were thinking about getting a rental car for Jeju. Yeomiji looks really good, definitely writing that down, thanks!
I've never been to Korea, but one of my favorite YouTube channels, Korean Englishman, goes there all the time, and often brings guests. E.g. British School Trip to Korea! (playlist) And they even went to Jeju with those students for two of the episodes (1, 2). So you may be able to find some inspiration for things to do in those videos, and on that channel. Like in the first episode on Jeju I linked, they hiked up one of the dormant volcanoes there to witness the sunset after their seafood feast dinner.
I’m assuming you watch the Jolly videos as well? Good stuff.
ofc, I love Jolly too! Where else am I going to find videos of Mr. Z being tortured by horrible Italian food? :P
Ooh didn’t know about those YouTube channels, will be checking them out, thanks!