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Saturday, March 23, 2013

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

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Friday, March 22, 2013

Gimnyeong Maze Park (김녕미로공원), Jeju Island, South Korea.

Introduction:

Gimnyeong Maze Park (김녕미로공원) located near to Manjanggul Cave and it was designed by Adrian Fisher Minotaur Maze Designs and was funded by the life-time savings of an American Professor at Cheju National University, Frederic H. Dustin. The maze is design according to the shape of Jeju Island. There are 3 observatory which give visitors top view of the maze and a good spot for photo taking because of the higher location. If one use map it only take 5 minutes to complete the maze but we take about 30 minutes to escape from the maze.

How to go:

It's about 15 minutes walk from Manjanggul cave.

Admission:

Classification	Adult (Age 19 and over)	Youth (Age 13-18)	Children (Age 7-12)	Senior (Age 65 and over)
Individual	3,300 won	1,650 won	880 won	2,500 won
Group (over 15)	2,500 won	1,100 won	880 won	2,500 won
Handicapped	Free

Contacts:

Address:

122, Manjanggul-gil, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Phone:

+82-64-1330

Nearby Attractions:

Seopjikoji ( a beautiful beach)

Seongsan ilchulbong ( scenery of mountain and sea must visit)

Trick Art Museum, jeju-do

Panoramic view of Jeju Island seaside

Manjanggul cave ( the largest lava cave in the world)

map

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The maze view

pollen from pine trees outside the maze garden

family photo

before the entrance lots of pine trees

the entrance

in the maze...LOST

from the observatory deck

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Trick Art Museum (트릭아트뮤지엄) ,Jeju Island, south Korea.

Introduction:

The Trick Art Museum (트릭아트뮤지엄) is a museum to show optical illusion art, located in Seogwipo City. Illusion art on walls and floors are rendered in three dimensions so it will look alive in camera. There are seven themes sections: Animal Zone, Aquarium Zone, Egypt Zone, Illusion Zone, Jurassic Zone, Magic Zone and Parody Zone. Visitor can incorporated into the art and taking various fun poses.

How to go:

1. From Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal, take an Intercity Bus bound for Dongbugwangong Road and get off at Seongeup 1(il)-ri

2. From Seogwipo Intercity Bus Terminal, take an Intercity Bus that runs on Il-ju Road to the east and get off at Seongeup 1(il)-ri

Admission:

Adults - Individual 8,000 won / Group 7,000 won

Teenagers - Individual 7,000 won / Group 6,000 won

Children, Disabled - Individual 6,000 won / Group 5,000 won ( for 20 or more people)

Contacts:

Address

2644, Beon yeong-ro, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Inquiries

• 1330 tt call center: +82-64-1330

(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Nearby Attractions:

Seopjikoji ( a beautiful beach)

Seongsan ilchulbong ( scenery of mountain and sea must visit)

Gimnyeong maze park ( I'm lost Here)

Panoramic view of Jeju Island seaside

Manjanggul cave ( the largest lava cave in the world)

References:

http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1056518

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Friday, October 12, 2012

Seopjikoji (섭지코지), Jeju-do, South Korea.

Introduction:

Seopjikoji (섭지코지), located eastern of the Jeju-do is a coastal area with beautiful view of the sea and cliff. It was the filming place of the "All In" Korean Drama. There are dedicated walkway for tourist to hike around it. Besides that there is a church and a lighthouse within walking distance.

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 dehydration.

Attractions:

Beautiful beach, Seongsan Ilchubong from the beach, Seopjikoji lighthouse, hiking.

Contacts:

Seogwipo-si Seongsan-eup Sinyang-ri

Coordinates: 33°25'24"N 126°55'47"E

Opening hours: 07:00 – 20:00

Admission fee: Free

Parking: 1000 won

Nearby Attractions:

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

Manjanggul cave ( the largest lava cave in the world)

Map:

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The beautiful view of the coastal of Seopjikoji

Lighthouse with the beautiful Seopjikoji beach

Seopjikoji beach

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

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: