General:

Jeju, located in the Pacific Ocean just off the southern tip of Korean Peninsula, is the largest island in Korea. The island was first formed from volcanic eruption about one million years ago. 100 to 300 thousand years ago, second volcanic eruption formed Mt. Halla at the center of the island. The final volcanic eruption created a crater lake, Baekrok-dam, at the summit of Mt. Halla 25 thousand years ago.

Relatively isolated from the rest of the world, the island’s nature has been well preserved in its prehistoric state. That is why traveling to Jeju is to travel back in time. With its culture, myths, legends, cobalt-color sea, exotic plants, and wild lives, Jeju has been called "God's masterpiece". Jeju’s natural environment has been preserved as best as possible. The fantastically shaped rocks decorating the seashores, the hundreds of Oreums (secondary volcanoes), and the rarest species of flora around the Baekrok-dam are all treasures waiting to be discovered by visitors. One cannot see Jeju unless one looks.

For more information about Jeju, please visit the websites of Jeju Convention & Visitors Bureau, Jeju Island Info & Tours, and Jeju Tourist Information.

Weather:

As a peninsula, Korea's weather is characterized by four distinct seasons. Spring and autumn are rather short, summer is hot and humid, and winter is cold and dry with abundant snowfall. The average temperature of Jeju island in October is about 19℃

Currency Exchange & Credit Cards:

The unit of the Korean currency is the Won (KRW). Major foreign currencies that can be exchanged at banks, hotels, and the airport include the US Dollar, Japanese Yen, Euro, and UK Sterling. Internationally recognized credit cards including VISA, American Express, Diner's Club, Master card, and JCB and are accepted at most hotels, department stores, and restaurants. However, foreign issued ATM cards may have limited use. Click for Currency exchange rate.

Electricity:

The standard voltage in Korea is 220 V/60 Hz. The outlet has two round holes. Please check your equipments before using.