A Merry Side of South Korea Called Jeju City

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When you feel like spending a day or two in South Korea, it would be really delightful to pay Jeju City a sweet and short visit. Amid the popularity of its giant siblings such as Busan and Gwangju, there are tourists uncovering the wonders of what Jeju City has to offer.

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From its lively night clubs, posh dining options and the smell of oranges effervescent in the air, travelers would definitely love the laidback yet immersive atmosphere of what Jeju City has been exuding over the years.

Location

In terms of its physical size, Jeju City is to known to span a whopping total land area of 19.3 kilometers if measured from west to east and 10.2 kilometers from north to south.

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What people can see from its northern tip is the famous Korea Strait while at the southern edge lies the South Jeolla Province. Currently, Jeju City is home to a total of 435,000 residents and is divided into 19 administrative regions or ‘dong’.

Climate

According to the Koppen Climate Classification, Jeju City has a humid subtropical climate which leans on cooler winters and very warm yet mild summers. Ironically, Jeju City’s summer season is also comprised of its wettest months, with an accumulated precipitation of 7.1 inches from June until September.

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May is known to be the sunniest month with 211.9 sunshine hours, while January is the coldest with an estimated temperature of 3.2 degrees Celsius at its lowest.

Transportation

Don’t be shocked to see a lot of commuters when you land at the Jeju International Airport as the route it caters going to Seoul is considered one of the busiest around the world. Jeju City is also known as the main transportation channel to the whole of Jeju Province, due to its location at the center of everything.

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Also, visitors can enter Jeju City through the water port, considered as the biggest on the island. Buses and taxi cabs are also present within the whole town to provide you with options in skimming the corners of Jeju City without any hassle.

What to See

Arario Museum

It is quite natural for residents of Jeju City to be artistically adept, hence the erection of the Arario Museum. The facade itself is an art form you’d never want to miss and the interior contains local and international contributions.

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In total, Ararion Museum houses four divisions of talent and mastery as shown through portraits, installations and other forms of art.

Halla Arboretum

If you’re into immersing your eyes into luscious greenery and abundant flora, then the Halla Arboretum will satisfy your craving.

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Home to a whopping 100,000 individual species of plants, trees, shrubs and herbs, this famous tourist destination is a sight to behold.

Iho Tewoo Beach

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If you want to escape the bustling cityscape offered by Jeju, then head to the Iho Tewoo Beach and calm down through the sounds of waves nearby. The shallow waters are perfect for quick, refreshing dips and the two-tone shoreline is amazing.

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