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Jeju is proud of its unique cultural folk heritage as well as its geographical and historical
relevance. Jeju itself is an extinct volcano with its peak jutting skyward at the center of
the island and a wide gentle littoral all the way around, geography unique anywhere in
the world. There are bountiful forests and ravines, fantastic rock formations and volcanic craters, caves and grasslands paining a natural beauty with breathtaking scenery.
Sparkling seas and tiny islets surround Jeju, with Jutting rocks amidst sandy beaches
that create a magnificent view virtually everywhere you look.
In June 2007 the volcanic island and lave tube cave systems, as well as the fortress-like Seongsan Ilchulbong tuff cone rising out of the ocean were designated as UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites for natural beauty and geographical value. Jeju Island is not only Korea’s most prestigious destination and top honeymoon location but the venue for several political joint summit talks and other major international meetings. For more information, please visit http://www.hijeju.or.kr/english/main.html. |
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| Olle Trekking |
Granting relief from the crowds and the noise, the Jeju Olle trekking courses provides a unique way to experience the sub-tropical beauty of the island. The Olle trail #8, which begins at ICC Jeju, is especially a great course to take to enjoy the island’s coastline.
This route continues along the seashore through Jusangjeolli, which is a formation of stone pillars piled up along the coast. The stone pillars were created when the lava from Mt. Halla erupted into the sea of Jungmun. The sight of the abundant pampas grass will make your walk even more enjoyable. The trail was built by the marine soldiers for Jeju Olle, so it is called The Marine Corps Trail. The terminus of the route, Daepyeong Pogu (port), sits on the end of a valley and the open fields run towards the sea. For more information, please visit http://www.jejuolle.org:8080/eng/.
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