Must-See Routes l Visit Korea Committee

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Jeju Island was formed out of volcanic eruptions a million years ago. Consequently, the island offers unique landscapes consisting of odd-shaped rocks and pronounced lava topography. It offers three UNESCO World Natural Heritage sites, attracting millions of visitors each year.

Public Transportation and Travelling

One hour and five minutes by flight from Seoul to Jeju International Airport
By taxi from Jeju International Airport to Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak
Travelling among attractions: by rental car or taxi
(traveling by car is a good option since there is some distance between attractions)

Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak

Formed out of underwater eruptions 100,000 years ago, the peak has a crown-shaped cratered at the top. Following the steep slope leading to the top, visitors can overlook a breathtaking view of Hallasan Mountain, the sea, and endlessly unfolding fields. Known for a great spot to view the sunrise, the peak attracts many visitors early on New Year's Day.

[Lunch] Abalone Dish

Abalones collected on Jeju Island were a major present sent to kings during the Joseon Dynasty. One of the better known abalone dishes on the island is Jeonbokjuk (rice porridge with abalone) which is not only delicious with a greenish color, but also rich in nutrients. Ojohaenyeouijip is a famous restaurant near the Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak.

Seopjikoji Coast

The unique site looks like a gourd-shaped bottle toward the sea. The area near the sea consists of basalt. Thanks to odd-shaped rocks surging or submerged depending on sea water levels, the coast is also called the Stone Exhibition Hall of the Sea. A broad field unfolds near the coast, boasting a dazzling array of yellow rape blossoms. Appearing in the popular Korean drama All In, the coast attracts many visitors each year.

Jungmun Resort

Near the southern tip of Jeju Island, the resort is home to top notch hotels (including Lotte Hotel, Shilla Hotel, and Hyatt Regency) offering exciting performances, convenient buffets, and bars. The resort also offers an excellent array of leisure facilities including golf courses, yachting facilities, and horseback riding tracks as well as galleries.

[Dinner] Black Pork Dish

Jeju Island is known for offering outstanding black pork dishes. Black pigs raised on the island are known for chewy meat with little fat and abundant meat stocks (when grilled). Black pork is typically enjoyed with vegetable wraps and sauced anchovy, another favorite local food. Miss Jeju is one of the better known restaurants offering black pork dishes in Jungmun Resort.

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Gangwon-do is home to gorgeous mountains, valleys, and the sea on the East Coast. Appearing frequently in Korean dramas and movies, the region offers nature at its best.

Public Transportation and Travelling

One hour and 10 minutes by train from Seoul to Gapyeong Station
By bus from Gapyeong Station to Namiseom Island
Travelling among attractions: by rental car or taxi
(traveling by car is a good option since there is some distance between attractions)

Route Introduction

Namiseom Island
Chuncheon-makguksu
Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm
Seoraksan
National Park
Haemul-ttukbaegi

Namiseom Island

This small island near Chuncheon combines attractions covering art, culture, and nature. Works of art are located across the island with art, photo, and book exhibitions hosted year-round. The exotic Metasequoia Forest is also a popular attraction on the island. Appearing in the mega hit drama, Winter Sonata, the island attracts many visitors re-visiting its touching love story.

[Lunch] Chuncheon-makguksu

This famous local dish is served with buckwheat noodles, sesame oil, sesame seeds, seaweed powders, radish water Kimchi soup, and young radish Kimchi. Boasting the delicious scent of buckwheat noodles in this cool soup, the dish can be best enjoyed in Saembat Makguksu, Nambu Makguksu, and Yupori Makguksu.

Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm

Located 975m above sea level, the farm is home to over 200 sheep. Through a walkway over 1.2km on a gentle slope, the farm attracts many family visitors; it takes approximately an hour to tour the farm. Upon touring the farm, visitors may feed hay to the sheep and take pictures. Visitors can view sheep shearing between March and April.

Seoraksan National Park

As one of the most famous mountains in Korea, Seoraksan Mountain is home to diverse trekking courses and cultural properties. Thanks to habitats of rare plants, the mountain was designated as a Biosphere Preservation District by UNESCO in 1982. Near Seorak-dong, visitors can ride a cable car and overlook gorgeous cliffs and waterfalls across the mountain.

[Dinner] Haemul-ttukbaegi

The dish is served with fresh abalone, shrimp, clams, and mussels in a large hot pot. Boasting delicious taste, it can be best enjoyed in Jeonbok Haemul Ttukbaegijip near Dongmyeong Port, a restaurant filled with visitors year-round.

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This route allows visitors to tour natural attractions in Jeollanam-do. Wild cherry blossoms in the spring, a lush forest in the summer, and fall red foliage adorn the lake, forests, and streets.

Public Transportation and Travelling

Four hours by car from Seoul to Seryangji Lake in Hwasun
(no direct public transportation between the two cities)
Travelling among attractions: by car or taxi
(traveling by car is a good option since there is some distance between attractions)

Route Introduction

Seryangji Lake
Full-Course Korean Meal
Soswaewon
Garden
Damyang Metasequoia Forest Road
Damyang Jukdongbap

Seryangji Lake

This small lake is surrounded by a gorgeous landscape with cedars, willows, and wild cherry trees. It attracts many visitors in the spring when wild cherry trees bloom, or in the fall with picturesque foliages. In the early morning, the lake is submerged by a water fog, reminiscent of a landscape painting, inspiring many photographers to visit there.

[Lunch] Full-Course Korean Meal

Dishes in full-course Korean meals in Hwasun are prepared after placing an order, guaranteeing freshness. Countless side dishes (including Samhap, a Jeolla-do-style dish offering steamed pork, well-aged Kimchi, and raw fermented skate) fill a table and delight visitors. Surimwon, Seoknan, and Cheongsucheon are three well-known restaurants in Hwasun.

Soswaewon Garden

Combining natural and artificial beauty, the garden includes small waterfalls and a pond (formed out of surrounding valleys) and is covered by a picturesque wall combining earth and stones. The breathtaking bamboo forest leading to the garden appeared in the Korean movie Scandal stared by Bae Yong-joon.

Damyang Metasequoia Forest Road

Chosen as the "Most Beautiful Tree-Lined Spot" in Korea, it ranges from Hakdong Intersection to Geumwolgyo on Former National Highway 24. The lushness in the spring and summer, as well as red foliage in the fall, attracts many family visitors and couples.

[Dinner] Damyang Jukdongbap

This local dish is served with a combination of steamed glutinous and black rice in a fresh bamboo tube. Known for being healthy food, the dish boasts the elegant scent of bamboo all over the rice. Many restaurants in Damyang, including Songjukjeong, Hansanggeun Daetong Bapjip, and Juknokwon Cheotjip, specialize in dishes using bamboo.

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