Travel: South Korea - Day 1 (Jeju Island, Seongsan Ilchubong "Sunrise Peak")

After spending a night at the airport to wait for our next destination Jeju Island. We took the first commuter train AREX airport rail service at B1 level of Transportation Centre to transfer to Gimpo International Airport for our 8:05am flight to Jeju Island.

Interior of Gimpo International Airport

My husband having a sip of his coffee from dunking donut. :)

Jeju Air check-in counter

Yehey! our boarding ticket :)

We had our early lunch at Jeju International Airport cafeteria and our first authentic korean food.

My lunch: Hot Stone Pot Bibimbap
KRW 8,000

His lunch: Seafood & Soft Tofu Stew

KRW 8,000

~ Jeju Island ~

* Jeju Island has received three distinct UNESCO certifications; it was designated asa Biosphere Reserve in 2002, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, and a Global Geopark in 2010. The Island is also one of the official finalists of the worldwide "New7Wonders of Nature".

Also, Jeju people call them "Islands of the Island" because number of small islands are situated next to the main island of Jeju that attracts visitors because of its different and unique scenic beauty.

We took a taxi going to December Hotel (more or less 15 mins drive from the airport) to leave our luggages and go to our first destination, Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak.

~ Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak ~

284-12, Ilchul-ro, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do 
제주특별자치도 서귀포시 성산읍 일출로 284-12

Admission Fee

Adults - KRW 2,000

Children - 1,000

Opening Hours

Winter : 1 hour before sunrise - 20:00

Summer : 1 hour before sunrise - 21:00

Directions

At Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal,

Take a direct bus (Dongilju bus bound to Seongsan) and

 get off at Seongsalliipgu bus stop. (Travel Time  : 2 hours)

At Seogwipo Intercity Bus Terminal, 

Take a direct bus (Dongilju bus bound to Seongsan) and 

get off at Seongsalliipgu bus stop. (Travel Time  : 2 hours 30 mins)

At Seongsalliipgu bus stop, you will see Seongsan Ilchubong Peak

Walk to the Peak (about 1km)

Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak landmark

Ticket booth

Ticket Checkpoint

Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak or Sunrise Peak is a hydro-volcano that erupt upon a shallow seabed about 100,000 years ago. It is now the best spot on Jeju to see the rising sun.

Yehey!!!

If you don't want to climb the Peak you can also try the horse back riding.

We need to stop at this piont becasue we are not fit to climbed the top of the peak.
I guess we only reach 1/4 of the trail.

The view from the highest point that we reached.

We had an amazing experience in Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak though we did not reached the top, we enjoyed and savour the scenic view, the wonders of nature and the moment that we are there. 

 photo op

cute souvenir items

end of adventure

~ December Hotel ~

Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Jeju-si Yeon-dong 260-58 
제주특별자치도 제주시 삼무로1길 15 (연동)

Directions

Take airport limousine bus No. 500 at Jeju International Airport. 

Get off at Grace Hotel. 3 minute walk.

Take a taxi. (Travel time 15-20 mins)

We came back from Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak just in time for our hotel check-in. The receptionist was very polite and friendly. He also have a little game for us and we won, the price was room upgrade and we are very happy.

Foyer - to leave your shoes and slippers before entering the hotel room.

The hotel room was spacious with floor heater and fast internet connection :)

Even the toilet was spacious and clean.

If you're planning to travel in Jeju Island, December Hotel is highly recommended.

~ Paris Baguette ~

You can see Paris Baguette in every corner and block in Korea.

 Hi there, cutie cups! :)
We both ordered hot cocoa and it was so delicious. Its not so bitter and not so sweet as well, it taste perfect!

Yummy! PB bread are so delicious! I love bread so much!

Simple yet so delicious!

Happy wife means happy life! hahaha

the love of my life. :)