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South Korea Winter Trip. Day 2: Jeju Island

We rented the cab on the second day to get to the northeast of the islands. It took roughly an hour from Seogwipo, about 65km to reach Manjanggul Cave, one of the largest lava tubes in the world. A cave full with colourful stalactites and stalagmites. One have to be careful as it was wet and slippery everywhere. We don't put on our proper shoes either.

Kymyoung Maze Park should not be missed when you done with the cave, a km distance apart. We let ourselves loose and lost in the foliage shaped of the Jeju island, and finding the way out of the maze. The reward... ring the bell once you reached the exit! :P
Early morning in Jeju was so fresh

Down into the dungeon... ;P

Manjanggul cave is 7.4km long... bla bla bla

My camera doesn't do well in dark mode... or is it me?

Stalactites and stalagmites were formed from lava

It was wet slippery everywhere.

Nice shot Nu'man!

You may search on the net to see more colourful pictures

Sitting on bench at the lava rock garden

Toilet break

Buying Kimnyoung Maze Park tickets. The taxi driver on right.



Let's do the challenge, maze runner!

Short break after failed attempt to exit

Mmm.. we're here now..

Mak.. are we circling the same path?

Kesian pakcik ni tak dapat cari jalan keluar...

Portion of the maze

Yeahhh... berjaya!

There is no other places that can offer the view as such Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, a tuff cone formed by hydrovolcanic eruption in the seabed. We hiked half the peak and didn't continue down into the gigantic bowl-like crater. However, the vies from the cliff were enough to amaze us. 

After an hour of enjoying the picturesque, we had simple lunch and continue to visit Seongeup Folk Village Museum. Being entertained by a friendly-host lady, we got to know the history of local island people.

Taking picture with Dol Hareubang

Listed as UNESCO World Heritage

Hiking up to the cone peak

Not so smooth path when you reach half-way

Father and son bonding time...


We reached almost to the top of the peak

You're supposed not to step on the grass... mmm who cares!

So delicious Deli Manjoo.. tangerine cake

Traditional kitchen appliance at Seongeup Folk Village Museum

Traditional water container

Nice to have friendly-host while touring the museum

We've been told the in olden times, housewives were the breadwinner

Traditional entrance gate to the village

It's not a historic building, but its worth to visit specially Yakcheonsa Temple especially when you stay around Seogwipo. The temple built in 1982 is located on a site where a mineral water spring flows from the ground. 

We couldn't get the chance to have beach picnic or ocean swim, even though Jeju is an Island. I guess probably because the harsh open sea and it was winter season. However, we did stopped at Jungmun Saekdal Beach located at the bottom of a tall cliff makes it feel much more secluded. 

Nearby Yaksuam Hermitage leading to Yakcheonsa temple

An iconic Jejudo temple

A 5-meter-high statue of Vairocana


Strolling in the garden

The cave kept the Korean's largest Buddha

Next stop was the Jungmun Saekdal Beach

Enjoying the sunset moment


We just yet to call the day. After diner, we walked to the Teddy Bear Museum, not far from the hotel. 

A kid museum

but Nu'man was afraid of the moving teddy bears

and moving pandas...


Finally, he went on to take picture with big teddy bears


Location: Jeju-do, South Korea

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