Jeju taxi tour: 8월 2014

2014년 8월 31일 일요일

jeju island attraction of western area : suwolbong peak

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Western Jeju Attractions : suwolbong peak

Introduction

Suwolbong peak is a small oreum located in Gosan-ri, the westernmost point of Jejudo Island. Suwolbong rises 77m above sea level and the ocean-facing natural formation is surrounded by steches of green fields. On a clear day, the sunset from Suwolbong is comparable in beauty to the one from Sarabong.

On top of Suwolbong is a small pavilion called ‘Suwoljeong’. The pavilion offers views of Chagwido (an island known to be the most beautiful in Jeju), as well as Songaksan Mt. and Jukdo Island. Next to Suwolbong peak is a mountain weather station that observes and forecasts the weather for the western region.

Below the peak is a small Buddhist temple and ‘Eongal’, a steep cliff which faces toward the sea. Visitors can enjoy mineral water that falls freely from the cliff.

Operating Hours

There is no time limit

Admission Fees

free

More Information

You can find more information on the suwolbong peak website.

http://nature.jeju.go.kr/emain/e_main.html

jeju island attraction of western area : suwolbong peak

Western Jeju Attractions : hyupjae beach

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Western Jeju Attractions : hyupjae beach

Introduction

Hyeopjae is famous for its calm tides and exciting water leisure sports in summer and attracts many tourists each year. There is a beautiful vista of Biyangdo Island on this 200-meter-long beach with fine, crushed shell sand. The beach is a favorite for families as the waters stay shallow far out to sea.

Hallim-ro, Hallim-eup, Jeju-si

Operating Hours

24hrs

Admission Fees

free

jeju island attraction of western area : hyupjae beach

2014년 8월 30일 토요일

jeju island attractions : The Jeju Teddy Bear Museum

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Jungmun Attractions : Teddy Bear Museum

Introduction

The Jeju Teddy Bear Museum opened on April 24, 2001. Here you can find everything you want to know about Teddy Bears! It contains two galleries, a museum gift shop, and a museum cafe. Also, on site is a museum bar/restaurant, a wonderful place to meet friends, family, and lovers. From the outside garden, there is a great view of Chungmoon Beach.

Millions of people around the world collect Teddy Bears and they seek out old, unique, and valuable teddy bears for their personal collections. The Jeju Teddy Bear Museum opened especially for the European collectors and is more exciting than ever with special "Teddy Bear" entertainment.

Teddy Bears have been loved and cherished since they were first introduced over 100 years ago. They are named for America's 26th president, Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt. According to legend, President Roosevelt went on a bear-hunting trip, but had not shot any bears by the end of it. One of his staff members caught a bear cub and lashed it to a tree for President Roosevelt to shoot. However, President Roosevelt refused, feeling it was inappropriate behavior for a sportsman such as himself.

The story spread rapidly, and people soon started to make their own Teddy Bears. Morris Michtom, an American and Margarete Steiff, a German, were the first manufacturers to produce teddy bears commercially. The Steiff Co. was the most successful of the two toy companies. You can see many of Steiff's traditional bears in the Jeju Teddy Bear Museum.

Operating Hours

09:00 ~ 19:00 (tickets on sale until 18:00)

Summer(Jul. 16 ~ Aug. 25) - 09:00 ~ 22:00 (tickets on sale until 21:00)

Open throughout the year

Admission Fees

Adult Teenagers Children Seniors Handicapped

8,000 kw 7,000 kw 6,000kw 6,000 kw 6,000 kw

More Information

You can find more information on the Teddy Bear Museum website.

http://teddybearmuseum.com/en/

jeju island attractions : The Jeju Teddy Bear Museum

Jungmun Attractions : Yeomiji Botanical Garden

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Jeju Jungmun Attractions : Yeomiji Botanical Garden

Introduction

Yeomiji Botanical Garden, established in 1989, is located in Jungmun Tourist Complex, is home to a spacious greenhouse which has over 2,000 varieties of flowering plants and trees. More than 1,700 kinds of semi-tropical plants grow outside the green house. The largest arboretum in Asia, it has exhibits of the traditional landscape styles of Japan, Italy, France, and Korea, as well as Jeju Island. A tourist train with 60 seats runs between the greenhouse and the gardens.

A 38-meter high observation tower at the center of the greenhouse allows one to see as far as Mara-do (Korea's southernmost island) if the weather is clear. Within the arboretum are housed tropical orchids, a central observatory, and an ecology institute. A lawn and replicas of famous overseas gardens are located outside the greenhouse.

Operating Hours

09:00-18:00

*Last admission: 30 min before closing.

*Outdoor Garden opens till sunset.

Admission Fees

Adult (age 19-64) 9,000 won (group 6,000 won)

Youth (age 13-19) 6,000won (group 4,000 won)

Child (age 3-13) 5,000 won (group 3,500)

Senior (age over 65) 7,000 won (group 6,000)

jeju tourist attractions, Yeomiji Botanical Garden

2014년 8월 28일 목요일

Eastern Jeju Attractions : Kimnyeong Maze Park

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Eastern Jeju Attractions : Kimnyeong Maze Park

Operating Hours

08:30-19:50

Admission Fees

Adult(Age 19 and over) Youth(Age 13-18) Children(Age 7-12) Senior(Age 65over)

Individual 3,300 won 1,650 won 880 won 2,500 won

Group(over15) 2,500 won 1,100 won 880 won 2,500 won

Handicapped Free

Introduction

You can have a lot of fun playing hide-and-seek in this 3,300 m²maze. The Maze Park is configured in six symbols, including the coastline of Jeju, a pony, a snake’s head and dolmen, and is work of Adrian Fisher, a world-renowned maze designer

Address : Sahn 16, Gimnyeong-ri, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do