The South Korean island of Jeju (Jeju-do in Korean) is practically made for travellers. Not only does it boast some of the freshest seafood around (gathered by legit mermaids, more on that later) but it also has hikes aplenty to help burn off any guilt from say, that third helping of mackerel at lunch.
Here are 10 reasons why this underrated island needs to be number one of your travel bucket list.
#1 Mount Hallasan
Mount Hallasan might just be a hiker's wet dream. Standing at 1,950 meters above sea level, Hallasan, a dormant volcano, is the highest peak in South Korea, and boy does it show. With a stellar view and crater peak 400 meters in diameter, Hallasan may give your legs the workout they never really wanted but those post-holiday pics will make the sweaty hours totes worth it. This big one is also credited with creating the entire island, so all in all, pretty impressive.
If the height seems like more than you and your fresh Kathmandu membership can take, don’t fret because it’s actually an okay hike. In fact, you can make it to the peak and down in a single day. The mountain also has seven scenic trails that ring in at fewer than 10 kilometres each so, no dramas.
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