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Jeju Island / South Korea

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Hallasan volcanic summit on Jeju. — "Hallasan_Above.jpg" by LG전자, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Author LG전자 · CC BY 2.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Jeju Island, South Korea, for the best experience?April–May and September–October favor Jeju volcanic landscapes and coast.

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Jeju Island on a first visit?See Seongsan Ilchulbong, Hallasan’s volcanic landscape and a haenyeo-related cultural site; add a permitted lava-tube visit if the specific cave is open.

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Jeju Island, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Try Jeju black pork, gogi-guksu, galchi-jorim and abalone porridge in Jeju City or Seogwipo; seafood and pork reflect two different pillars of the island’s food culture.

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