Wednesday, July 23, 2014

How to check Jeju bus schedule

Jeju bus system is little complicated for you to understand them completely. But, you can use Daum Maps, Korean famous map app.

 Download:  Google Play   -   Apple Appstore

Although you cannot read Korean characters, it's very simple to use this app. Turn on your GPS and you can see bus icon near by your place. If you click this icon, you can find buses to be arrived at this stop.

 You can find bus no. and arrival time.

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Jeju Bus Tour West Course

The west side of Jeju island is famous of beautiful natures and various fun places together. I want to recommend just three stops and you can enjoy long time with each places.

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08:00 starting in JEJU CITY(702)
If you go bound for west, you go to inter-city bus terminal after 2 bus stops of city bus. You can get in #700 bound for Hyupjae beach at 08:00 in terminal.

08:50 arrive at HYUPJAE BEACH(702)
After geeting off bus, you can see most beautiful emerald color beach for walking 2 minutes. You have to take a picture with backound of Biyang-do.

09:30 arrive at Hallym Park
If you want to see every shots of Jeju island, I recommend this park eastablishing in 1973. It includes two laba caves, volcanic stones, folk village and botonic garden with animals for kids. It takes at least 1~2 hours to cover all of parks. You can have early lunch in folk village with Jeju traditional foods.

12:00 deparure from Hallym Park(702)
You can get in #700 bus again in bus stop to west.

13:00 arrive at SANBANGSAN(702)
After arriving at Sanbangsan, you can go up to temple or to Yongmeori coastline with fantastic scenne of volcanic stuctures. It takes 10 minutes toward sea near by Hamel memorial house. It takes one half hour to go around coastline. And then take a bus again and go to Jungmun tour complex.

15:00 arrive at JUNGMUN TOUR COMPLEX(702)
You can have a fun time in Jungmun to see various kinds of museum as like Yeomiji botanic garden, Teddybear, Alive and Believe or Not museum. You can go Hyatt hotel with nice sea viea or duty free shop in Silla and Lotte Hotel. It's nice places to be enjoyed for forieners to stay at least 2~3 hours. You can take a bus #780 or #600 back to direct Jeju city and have a dinner at city area as like black pork in Hukdonga.

19:00 arrive at JEJU CITY(780 or 600)

If you're not interested in Jungmun area, you can go direct to Seoguipo city area.  Please refer to as following link to understand Jeju's bus system.


How to access Jeju tour spots by public bus routes

Friday, July 4, 2014

Jeju Bus Tour - East Course

If you want to have a trip public inter-city bus, It's very convenient and cheap. Of course, it's very adventure for the first visitor! But, most of Korean is very kind and you can get helps from them when you're trouble.

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08:00 start in JEJU CITY (701)
There is the inter-city bus stop to bound for East. You can easily find opposite bus stop when you return back. You can get in #701 bound to Hamdeok beach at 08:00 in Namseokwang Maul.

08:30 arrive at HAMDEOK BEACH (701)
After getting off bus, you can see one of beautiful emerald color beach for walk 5 minutes. You have to take a picture from there. Hurry to get 09:12 depature from HAMDEOK BEACH (701).

09:26 arrive at KIMNYEONG (701)
If you want to get Manjang Cave, you have to transfer 701 to 900. Don't forget to touch your T-money card for free transfer. You can see yellow bus. Please remember you have to wait long time in case of missing this bus. (If you do, take a taxi. Just USD 5 to cave) #900 departure from KIMNYEONG at 09:30

09:39 arrive at MANGANG CAVE (900)
Manjang cave has 1 km trail course and it takes just 1 hour to return back. If you have a time, there is the Kimnyeong maze park. You can enjoy this and departure from MANGJANG CAVE (900) at 11:29 and get off two stop later at Enterance of M/C.

11:40 departure from Enterance of M/C(701)
You can get in #701 bus again in bus stop.

12:14 arrive at SEONGSAN (701)
After arriving at Seoungsan, go first climbing to ILCHULBONG (40 min) and have a lunch with (30 min).

14:00 departure to UDO (ship)
It takes just 15 min. to walk from Ilchulbong to Seongsan port to go UDO. Every ship departure every O'clock. So you have to arrive there before 13:45. It takes just 15 minutes to Udo by ship. In Udo, you can take a ATV, electronic bike or bike. I recommend electronic bike (USD 20 per 2 hour). You can get around all of island within just 1 hour half min. You must come back to port for taking ship again. 16:00 departure from UDO (ship)

16:24 departure from SEONGSAN (701)
After arriving at port, you walk to #701 bus stop and get in this line again.

16:50 arrive at PYOSEON BEACH (701)
You have to go Jeju Folk Village the fist before 17:00 because it closes 18:00. I think it's sufficient time to see all for 1 hour.
  - siteseeing JEJU FOLK VILLAGE (1 hour)
  - hangout in HAEBITCHI RESORT (40 min)
  -  Dinner with Jeju black pork (1 hour)

20:00 departure from PYOSEON (720-1 or 720-2)
You can get in #720 bus to Jeju city and may be arrive at 21:00 near by my house.

Please refer to as following link to understand Jeju's bus system.

How to access Jeju tour spots by public bus routes



Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Jeju City Night Tour

If you stay in Jeju City area, you can enjoy something more special places to experience authentic Korean cultures and hidden places which local people enjoy culturally in the night, before leaving from Jeju island or during your tours.  Although you arrive at late afternoon, you can enjoy Jeju in the night for 2~3 hours too.

Most of places are near by local publc bus stops, so you can reach them to get in and off public bus and walk in 5~10 minutes. Also T-money card for public bus is free transferring within one hour half minutes. It means the cost of transportation is around just USD 3~4 for this (Single ride is USD 1).

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Let's check out night tour spots together.

1. Dongmun Market 
Jeju Dongmun Traditional Market was established after the liberation in 1945. Due to  a big fire that broke out in March 1954, the whole market and the nearby area was reduced to ashes. The market then  moved to its current location and kept the original name. As one of the most popular traditional markets in Jeju, Dongmun has served countless customers, selling diverse items at inexpensive prices.


2. Jungang Underground Market
Located in Jungangro of downtown Jeju, Jungang Underground Shopping Center is a modern underground shopping arcade that recently re-opened after a major renovation. Stretching over Jungangro, Seomunro and Dongmunro, the center has over 280 stores selling clothing, shoes, accessories, glasses, watchers, jewelries, bags, hats, flowers, etc. There are also many amenities such as restaurant, fast food chains, as well as rest lounges scattered across the shopping center. It is the only underground shopping arcade in Jeju Island, and offers a pleasant shopping experience.



3. Kwandukjung
One of the oldest standing architectures on Jeju Island, Gwandeokjeong Pavilion was built by Pastor Sin Suk-Cheong in the thirtieth year of King Sejong's reign (1448) as a training ground. For its historic contribution to strengthening the mind and soul of soldiers ("Gwandeok" literally means an exercise of mind and virtue), Gwangdeokjeong was designated as National Treasure No. 322 in 1963. Today, the pavilion serves as a model of excellence in soldier training.



4. Yongyeon
Yongyeon is where the saltwater and freshwater meet. The legend goes that an envoy was sent to the pond frequently by the Dragon King. The pond is flanked on both sides by eight rock walls that look like folding screens. Also called as Yongyeon Yabeom, the pond is one of the twelve best scenic sites in Yeongju. Yongyeon Yabeom refers to the beautiful sight that is created when the full moon is reflected on the clear waters of the rocky cliffs. Hence, many people come to visit the pond at night for the beautiful night scenery.


5. Yongduam
Situated to the north of Jeju City, Yongduam was created by strong winds and waves over thousands of years. However, there are plenty of other stories of how it came to be. One legend has it that a dragon stealing precious jade from Mt. Halla was shot down by an arrow from the mountain deity. When he fell down on Yongduam, his body immediately sank into the ocean and his head rapidly froze looking at the sky. Another legend has it that a white horse, who dreamed of being a dragon and ascending to the sky, came to be caught by a soldier and froze into the rock.


Okay. It's the basic night tour course. But, you are not tired to coninue Jeju's night, I recommend Jeju City hall area - many restaurants, bars and gaming zone crouwed by Jeju's young people called by "University Avenue" specially in weekend night. It takes just 10 minutes walking from my house.


If you're not familar with the first Jeju night, don't worry about that. If you stay my home, we'll let you know information how to do for you too.