Manjanggul lava cave (만장굴), Jeju Island, South Korea.

Introduction:

Manjanggul lava cave (만장굴 [유네스코 세계자연유산])  one of the world's largest lava tube is part of the Geomunoreum Lava Tube System which listed under UNESCO World Heritage site. The tunnel is formed 200,000-300,000 years ago when lava spill out from earth surface and the molten traveled, the path of the molten is what being left behind.. lava cave. From the total 7km of lava tube tunnel only 1km is open to public, other parts is unstable due to collapsed of ceiling. When someone entering Manjanggul cave, they will noticed how huge is this lava cave ( normally people need to kneeling or crawling  while visit others lava cave). The height of the tube is about 20m and some places is 24m wide. Temperature inside the cave is around 10°C -21°C ( comfortable temperature to me). Inside the cave we can see a varieties of lava formations, lava stalagmites, lava stalactites, lava flow-lines  lava raft, rugged wall, stone pillar and the lava tube tunnels. It take about 40 minutes to discover the cave and it end at the 7.6m high lava column which is known to be the largest column in the world.

Tips:

Wear jacket - water dripping from cave ceiling 

Warm shirt - temperature around 10°C -21°C( 50°F 69.8°F) inside the cave

comfortable shoe - uneven surface

torch light - although along the cave there is some light but some places is kind of dark

Tripod - a must if you want to take photos inside the cave (too dark need longer shutter speed) 

Attraction:

UNESCO Heritage Site, larva-tube cave, chilling environment, 

Contacts:

Address

3341-3, Gimnyeong-ri, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do 

제주 제주시 구좌읍 김령리 3341-3

Phone: +82-64-1330 

Operating Hours

Summer season 09:00~18:00 / Winter season 09:00~17:30

Admission Fees:

Adults - Individual 2,000 won / Group 1,200 won

Youths & Children - Individual 1,000 won / Group 600 won

* Group - 10 or more people

Nearby Attractions:

Seopjikoji ( a beautiful beach)

Seongsan ilchulbong ( scenery of mountain and sea must visit)

Trick Art Museum, jeju-do

Gimnyeong maze park ( I'm lost Here)

Panoramic view of Jeju Island seaside

References:

http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264236

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manjanggul

Coordinates: 33.528713,126.77153

Map:

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Enjoy the photos, sorry for the blurry photos in the cave.. regret did not bring a tripod there. 

Inside the cave

 The entrance 

 park outside the entrance 

Seongsan Ilchulbong (성산일출봉), Jeju Island, South Korea.

Introduction:

Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak (성산일출봉)   also called sunrise peak (日出峰)  is formed 100,000 years ago from volcanic eruption. It's located on the eastern of jeju Island, on top of the peak there is a huge crater (600m in diameter and 90m high).During spring Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak is surrounded by bright yellow colored rapeseed flowers. Sunrise from the peak is magnificent where can observe it from top of the mountain. Hike from the foothills to the top take about half an hour, from the top there you will see a huge crater and scenic view of Jeju-do.It worth the hike. 

Tips:

During summer please apply sunscreen as the sun might burn you.

Wear some  wind breaker as the wind might get strong.

Light wear for hiking.

Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydrate

Attraction:

Hiking, seaside, UNESCO Heritage Site, panoramic view from top, sunrise

Contacts:

Address: Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Seogwipo-si Seongsan-eup Seongsan-ri 114

call center : +82-64-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) 

• For more info: +82-64-710-7923, +82-64-783-0959 (Korean)

Admission Fees:

Classification	Adults	Youths	Children
Individual	2,000 won	1,000 won	1,000 won
Group (over 10)	1,200 won	600 won	600 won

Nearby Attractions:

Seopjikoji ( a beautiful beach)

Trick Art Museum, jeju-do

Gimnyeong maze park ( I'm lost Here)

Panoramic view of Jeju Island seaside

Manjanggul cave ( the largest lava cave in the world) 

Coordinates: 33.458227,126.941945

Map:

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References:

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264207

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seongsan_Ilchulbong

 Panoramic view from Seongsan Ilchulbong

  Panoramic view on Seongsan Ilchulbong

  Panoramic view from Seongsan Ilchulbong

 Panoramic view of Seongsan Ilchulbong

 Seongsan Ilchulbong from bridge 

Seongsan Ilchulbong from small town 

 Seongsan Ilchulbong

 with mummy mei and jie

 Seongsan Ilchulbong- entrance

 Seongsan Ilchulbong- horse riding 

 Seongsan Ilchulbong view from top

Penang 2012

Visited Penang ( Pearl of the Orient) again, as usual hunting for foods and Durians in Penang. But still don't have luck to taste the "real" red prawn aka "ang he" durian due to durian season just begin. But we manage to eat "ho lo" durian which cost us RM58, it taste good. Besides durian tasted most of delicious foods in Penang like cha kuey teow, laksa, cendol, lo bak,etc.  Thanks David, xian and your sis for bringing us around. 

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Balik Pulau Sunset

Panoramic of Balik Pulau

BP Anjung Indah Seafood

 Panoramic view from kek lok shi

clay pot crab rice at Bukit Tambun.

 kek lok si

 kek lok si

 kek lok si

 kek lok si

 lasksa

 laksa

 durian ( ho lo) RM25 per kg