Jeju Island is a sanctuary of blues, from its sea and mountains to its expansive fields and sky. It's an ideal destination for weary urban travelers to enjoy exciting marine activities, vibrant festivals, and delectable cuisine. Take a trip to Jeju, where endless sights and experiences await!
Basic Info
Area
1,848.5 km² (about 3 times the size of Seoul)
Population
Approximately 670,000 people
Area code
Country code 82, Jeju 064
Flights
A total of nine airlines, including Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, T’way Air, and Air Busan, operate flights to Jeju from 14 airports in Korea. Among them, Gimpo, Gimhae, Daegu, and Gwangju airports offer daily flights to Jeju. The flight to Jeju takes about an hour from any airport in Korea.
Price
Jeju is a tourist island, so prices are about 20% higher than any other city in Korea. Accommodation costs are 20,000 to 30,000 won higher than inland cities. Most meals are around 10,000 won per person. Entrance fees to tourist attractions are similar to other tourist cities.
Weather
Spring and fall in Jeju are the most popular seasons for travelers due to the warm weather. Summer can be hot, with temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius, but Jeju's ocean, waterfalls, and forests offer a refreshing escape for a cool summer vacation. In winter, the sea breeze is strong, so be sure to dress warmly.
Best Time to Travel
Spring is the best time to travel to Jeju. The island blooms with rape blossoms, cherry blossoms, and more. Spring is also a perfect time to walk along the Olle-gil and climb Oreums to enjoy the warm spring breeze and rejuvenate in nature.
Jeju Dialect
Knowing a bit of the local dialect can add a lot of fun to your trip. We've compiled a list of easy and cute Jeju dialect phrases that will come in handy while traveling.
· Welcome: Hon-juh-ob-suh-yae
· Hello: An-nyeong-ha-wu-kkwa?
· Is there anyone here?: Sa-ram-it-su-ka?
· Thank you: Go-map-su-da
· It's really good / it's really delicious: Jal-do-jot-su-da/Jal-do-mat-it-su-da
· Hope you sell a lot / give me a lot: Ha-young-pop-seo-ge/ Ha-young-joop-seo-ge
· I will come back again: Da-si-oh-ku-di-yang
· Thank you for your hard work: Pok-sak-sok-aht-su-da
· It's dark: Wak-wak-huh-da
· It's small: Jo-kkol-lak-huh-da
· It’s full: Bong-kkeu-rang-huh-da
· Not hot, moderate: Men-do-rong-huh-da
· Spicy / Salty : Map-ji-rong-huh-da/Jjop-si-rong-huh-da
· Quickly / Slowly: Jae-ge-jae-ge / Nol-mung-nol-mung