South Korea 🌤️ 12°C · Now
★ Best Time Now Jeju Island
South Korea
Jeju Island at a glance
$70+
Budget tier · excl. flights
From major hubs
CJU (Jeju International)
Visa-free 90 days
For most Western passports
$1 ≈ ¥150
JPY · ECB rate
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov
Now is ideal!
Maritime temperate (warmer than mainland)
Now 🌤️ 12°C
23:48
KST (UTC+9)
Korean + Jeju dialect
limited English
Why visit Jeju Island?
Jeju Island is South Korea's largest island and a UNESCO triple-crown holder — World Natural Heritage 2007 + Global Geopark + Biosphere Reserve, the only place to hold all three. Volcanic origin gives it Mt. Hallasan (1,950m, Korea's highest peak) at the center, Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak — UNESCO crater 5,000 years old, sunrise hike iconic), Manjanggul Lava Tube (UNESCO 7.4km lava tube, world's longest), and 26 Olle walking trails along coast. Korean honeymoon + healing destination, with iconic black pork BBQ (Heukdwaeji), tangerines (Jeju gives Korea 30% of its tangerines), and haenyeo female free divers (UNESCO intangible heritage).
Iconic Jeju cuisine: Heukdwaeji black pork BBQ ($25-40 per person at Donsadon), Abalone porridge (Jeonbok-juk, $13-18 — Bansungdae canonical), Jeon haemul tang (seafood pancake hot pot, $20-30), Omegi-tteok (Jeju barley rice cake, $5-8), Hallasan Bo Ricky beer + soju ($3-5), Jeju tangerine juice ($3-5), Pork belly samgyeopsal ($15-25 per portion).
Bottom line: Jeju is Korea's volcanic island paradise + honeymoon destination. 3-4 days hits east + west + Hallasan.
Things to do in Jeju Island
Highlights
Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak)
UNESCO 5,000-year-old crater + sunrise hike iconic.
Mt. Hallasan
1,950m Korea's highest peak; UNESCO. 5-7h round trip.
Manjanggul Lava Tube
UNESCO 7.4km lava tube; 1km walking section.
Travel cost
Per person, per day (excludes flights)
Hostel + local food + public transport
$70
≈ ¥10,500 JPY
Per person / day (excl. flights)
📅 Total cost by trip duration (incl. flights)
3 days
$280
≈ ¥42,000
5 days
$440
≈ ¥66,000
7 days
$580
≈ ¥87,000
Flight estimate: $80-300 from Asia (CJU world's busiest route from Seoul); $850-1,500 from US/EU via ICN (round-trip estimate)
Monthly weather
Currently in Jeju Island: 🌤️ 12°C
Jeju Island now (May)
High 21°C / Low 16°C· Mild★ Best Time
Jan 🍂
High 9°C / Low 3°C
Cool
Feb 🌥️
High 10°C / Low 4°C
Cool
Mar 🌥️
High 13°C / Low 7°C
Cool
★ Best time to visit
Apr ⛅
High 17°C / Low 11°C
Mild
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May 🌤️
High 21°C / Low 16°C
Mild
★ Best time to visit
Jun 🌤️
High 24°C / Low 20°C
Pleasant
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Jul ☀️
High 28°C / Low 23°C
Hot
Aug 🔥
High 30°C / Low 25°C
Hot
Sep ☀️
High 26°C / Low 21°C
Pleasant
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Oct 🌤️
High 22°C / Low 16°C
Pleasant
★ Best time to visit
Nov ⛅
High 17°C / Low 11°C
Mild
★ Best time to visit
Dec 🌥️
High 12°C / Low 5°C
Cool
Jan
🍂
9°
3°
Cool
Feb
🌥️
10°
4°
Cool
Mar
🌥️
13°
7°
Cool
★Best
Apr
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17°
11°
Mild
★Best
May
🌤️
21°
16°
Mild
★Best
Jun
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24°
20°
Pleasant
★Best
Jul
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28°
23°
Hot
Aug
🔥
30°
25°
Hot
Sep
☀️
26°
21°
Pleasant
★Best
Oct
🌤️
22°
16°
Pleasant
★Best
Nov
⛅
17°
11°
Mild
★Best
Dec
🌥️
12°
5°
Cool
Practical information
Getting there
Getting around
Money & payments
Language
Cultural tips
Money & payment
Currency
KRW.
Card acceptance
Universal at hotels + restaurants. Cash for markets.
Tipping
Not customary in Korea.
ATM
Woori + Citi at Jeju Airport free for foreign cards.
Recommended itinerary
Jeju Island 3-day route
Day 1 East Coast — Sunrise Peak
06:00
Seongsan Ilchulbong sunrise hike (1h)
Iconic UNESCO crater with sunrise views
09:00
Breakfast — Jeju traditional jeon at Seongsan
Korean pancakes ₩10,000 ($7)
11:00
Manjanggul Lava Tube (UNESCO)
1km walking section of 7.4km lava tube
13:00
Lunch — abalone porridge at Bansungdae
Jeju specialty ₩18,000 ($13)
15:00
Bijarim Forest + horse riding
Ancient juniper forest + Korean Jeju horse riding ₩30,000 ($21)
20:00
Heukdwaeji black pork BBQ at Donsadon
Jeju black pig pork belly ₩40,000 ($28)
Day 2 South + Central — Hallasan
07:00
Hallasan Mountain Eorimok or Yeongsil trail
Mt. Hallasan 5-7h hike to peak; trails free
🎫 14% off — Book lowest price13:00
Lunch at Yeongsil — kalguksu
Knife-cut noodles ₩9,000 ($6)
16:00
Jeongbang Waterfall (falls into ocean)
Only Asian waterfall directly into ocean; ₩2,000
18:00
Jungmun Beach sunset
Black volcanic sand + Yongmeori Coast nearby
20:00
Resort dinner at Lotte Jungmun
Korean fine dining ₩60,000 ($42)
Day 3 West Coast + Departure
10:00
Hallim Park + Hyeopjae Beach
Tropical garden + emerald sea + sunset
13:00
Lunch at Aewol — Cafe Bombom (sea view)
Famous instagram cafe; brunch ₩15,000 ($11)
15:00
Yongmeori Coast (dragon head rocks)
Volcanic basalt formations + ocean views
18:00
Jeju City — Dongmun Market
Traditional market + omegi-tteok + tangerines
20:00
Final dinner — Jeju seafood at Sungsan-po
Conch + abalone hot pot ₩50,000 ($35)
Where to stay
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Jeju City (north)
Airport + main shopping. Convenient base; less scenic.
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Jungmun (south)
Resort hub + Jungmun Beach + Lotte/Shilla luxury resorts. Honeymoon.
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Seongsan (east)
Sunrise Peak + quiet pensions + boat trips. Scenic east coast.
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Aewol (west)
Hallim/Hyeopjae beaches + Cafe street + sunset. Hipster + photo.
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Seogwipo (south central)
Waterfalls + Jeongbang waterfall + connector to Jungmun.
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Hallasan area (interior)
Mountain trekking base. Pensions + ranches near Hallasan.
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Frequently asked questions
Most common questions from travelers to Jeju Island
Q How much per day?
Budget $70, mid $140, luxury $310+. Pricier than mainland due to island logistics.
Q How many days?
3-4 days. East coast (Sunrise Peak + Manjanggul) Day 1; Hallasan or south (Hallim/Cheonjeyeon) Day 2; West coast (Hyeopjae + Aewol) Day 3; Olle Trail Day 4.
Q Best time?
Mar-Jun mild (15-22°C, cherry blossom Apr 5). Sep-Nov autumn. Avoid Jul-Aug (typhoons + crowds). Tangerine season Nov-Feb.
Q Visa?
Jeju has separate visa-free policy (30 days for most passports including China).
Q Safety?
Very safe. Watch for jellyfish at beaches Jul-Aug. Wind can be strong at Sunrise Peak.
Q English?
Moderate at Jungmun resorts. Limited elsewhere.
Q Famous food?
Heukdwaeji black pork BBQ at Donsadon (canonical ₩40,000/person), abalone porridge at Bansungdae (₩18,000), seafood pancake hot pot, omegi-tteok rice cakes, Hallasan beer. Aewol cafés instagram-famous.
Q Car rental?
Essential. ₩50,000-80,000/day. International driving permit required (apply at home country). Highway speed limits ₩100/km strictly enforced by speed cameras.
Q Sunrise Peak hike?
1km uphill trail; 30 min one way. Open before sunrise (~5:00). Bring jacket (windy at top). Sunrise 6:00 in summer / 7:30 in winter.
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