Resort 2016.
We’re on the last leg of our Korea trip and this time it’s none other than Jeju-do! I love Jeju for its great local food and nature (and no, not really because Song Joong Ki is Jeju Air’s ambassador of the moment). There are several waterfalls around this little island but since we aren’t allowed to swim in them, they aren’t my favourite spots. I mean, after having been to Tjaetaba Falls and Buley Rockhole in Litchfield, Australia, any other spring or waterfall that doesn’t allow you to soak in it just doesn’t cut it for me anymore. Of course, I’m aware it’s for safety reasons. But not being able to get into the water takes out some of the fun, and I’d really prefer visiting places that are safer.
For the summer, this is the place to be when visiting Korea. You get nutritious food, great exercise with all the outdoor trekking you can do, plus you can also drop by the beach when you feel like it. Jeju is the place where you can achieve the beauty glow from within.
Here are 10 things to do in Jeju, all of which are featured in my video above.
1. Try the shrimp burger at HaHa HoHo Cafe
I don’t think I’ve ever had a shrimp burger that can match the one here. Although HaHa HoHo Cafe is popular for its black pig garlic burger, I highly recommend the shrimp one instead.
They have 2 outlets, one in Udo and the other in Seogwipo. The one in Udo seems to be the one that most people have visited, but if you prefer something that’s not on the beach and has a quiet setting where you can sit and calmly enjoy your food, go to the Seogwipo one. We loved the burgers so much that we went there another time before our trip ended, and the staff gave us a free serving of fries to thank us for returning!
Check out the burger in my video above.
2. Visit Jungmun Beach
If you like wind surfing, or watching people wind surf, Jungmun Beach is the place to go. The black rocks plus an endless view towards the horizon make for a refreshing getaway.
3. Visit Cheonjeyeon Falls
The second fall of Cheonjeyeon Falls.
One of the popular waterfalls in Jeju, this is one that’s got really gorgeous turquoise water. If you’re lucky, you won’t have to jostle with other tourists who also want a shot with the falls in the background.