2. Jeju’s waters offer
endless wide-angle reef
scenics
3. The view of the ocean
from a dive shop at Udo,
one of Jeju’s tiny islands
4. A haenyeo diver
organises seaweed
gathered from
underwater
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SATURDAY
Take the Pink Dolphin ferry
at 9:30am from Jeju Yeonan
passenger ferry terminal to
Chuja Island. Spend the day
diving at the recently opened
diving centre called Goldfish
Dive Resort. At night, pay a visit
to Jakji Mongdolbat for dinner
by the waves.
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SUNDAY
Spend the day diving with an
array of marine life, from tiny
seahorses to grumpy looking
frogfish – the island offers
some of Korea’s best diving
opportunities. Visit Chuja
Lighthouse and savour lovely
views of the island plus the tiny
museum inside the lighthouse.
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5. A kind of soft coral
commonly found in the
waters around Jeju
PRACTICALITIES
WHEN
The best time is July to November,
when visibility averages 10–15 metres
(tide dependent). Water temperature
ranges widely throughout the year,
from 18 to 28°C.
HOW
Seoul’s Incheon International Airport
is served by all the major carriers
around the world. Transfer by bus to
Gimpo International Airport, where
domestic flights leave for Jeju Island.
STAY/DIVE
• Chujado Goldfish Dive Resort
Jeju Si, Chuja Myeon, Chujaro Gil 98
Contact: Kim Jong Hwan
+82 82-10-3763-2589
MONDAY
Return to Jeju in the morning
and head over to the amazing
Jeju Haenyeo Museum to
discover the unique culture of
Jeju’s haenyeo female divers.
Fly back to Seoul in the late
afternoon. SDOP
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TOPSIDE
Visit the many attractive spots on
Jeju Island. If you have energy left
after diving, go hiking in Hallasan
National Park or enjoy a casual stroll
in the Saryeoni Forest, where you
can breathe in fresh air surrounded
by big cedar trees.
Visit Jaguri Haean and check out
the open-air museum with diverse art
works set on the coast. Alternatively,
enjoy a romantic evening walking
the coastal paths and dining at the
seafront restaurants.
ENTRY
Many nationals do not require a
visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa-exempt countries include
Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand,
Japan, Hong Kong, and the US.