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Jeju Island Travel Guide

Flights, places to stay, and the best things to do in Jeju Island for travelers flying from Vietnam.

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Jeju Island Travel Guide
Currency
South Korean Won (KRW)
Language
Korean
Timezone
UTC+9 (2 hours ahead of Vietnam)
Flight Time
4.5 hours from Hanoi / HCM (charter or via Seoul/Busan)

Overview

Jeju Island is South Korea's premier volcanic retreat, celebrated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage wonderland. Renowned for its dormant shield volcano Mount Hallasan, dramatic black basalt coastlines, lush green tea fields, and historic haenyeo women divers, Jeju is a favorite visa-free getaway for Vietnamese holidaymakers.

Where to stay

Budget$25–50/night

Jeju City

Convenient base near the airport with Dongmun Traditional Night Market, local seafood bistros, and coastal bus terminals.

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Mid-range$45–95/night

Seogwipo

Scenic southern hub near Cheonjiyeon waterfalls, coastal Olle walking trails, and traditional seaside eateries.

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Luxury$120–400/night

Jungmun Tourism Complex

Upscale resort enclave with private beach access, cliffside infinity pools, golf greens, and premier spa retreats.

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Things to do

Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak)

Hike the UNESCO-listed volcanic tuff cone rising dramatically out of the eastern sea for breathtaking sunrise views.

Manjanggul Lava Tube & Hallasan Trails

Walk through one of the world's finest subterranean lava tunnels or hike alpine paths around Mount Hallasan.

Osulloc Tea Museum & Innisfree Green House

Stroll scenic rows of organic rolling green tea plantations and sample matcha lattes and Jeju green tea ice cream.

Best time to visit

September – November

Autumn foliage (danpung) and silver grass (eoksae) season on volcanic slopes; pleasant 15–22°C temperatures.

December – February

Winter snowscape on Mount Hallasan, sweet winter Hallabong citrus harvests, and relaxing hot spring onsens.

Travel tips

  • 1

    Renting a car with an International Driving Permit (IDP) is the most flexible way to explore Jeju's vast scenic coastal perimeter.

  • 2

    Enjoy fresh Jeju black pork barbecue (Heuk-dwaeji) grilled over charcoal and coastal abalone porridge (Jeonbokjuk).

  • 3

    Check the daily schedule at Seongsan Ilchulbong to witness the traditional live diving demonstration by elderly Haenyeo divers.

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