Jeju Island (New Natural Wonder of the World) - How to Get There?
Jeju Island has just been provisionally named as one of the new 7 Natural Wonders of the World.
But how does one get there? It's pretty far from the mainland. I assume there are planes, but is it possible to reach the island by boat? Any prices available? And what is the best time of year to go there?
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How do you get to Jeju Island?
How to get there. The quickest way to get to Jeju is via airplane to Jeju International Airport, set on the northern part of the island. A flight from Seoul usually takes just over an hour, while from the southern coastal city of Busan, it's less than an hour.Is Jeju Island a natural wonder of the world?
Employees of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province of South Korea made hundreds of millions of international phone calls to ensure Jeju island was selected as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature in a worldwide poll.Why is Jeju Island one of the 7 Wonders?
The island contains the natural World Heritage Site Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes. A central feature of Jeju is Hallasan, the tallest mountain in South Korea and a dormant volcano, which rises 1,950 m above sea level. 360 satellite volcanoes are around the main volcano.How do I get from Jeju Island to Seoul by train?
Trains from Seoul to Jeju For an amazing trip to Jeju from Seoul, opt for a train that leaves Yongsan Station and arrives Yeosu Expo Station. The railroad connecting two cities is about 381 miles. It takes about 10 hours to get to the selected city. Enjoy a comfortable trip to Jeju for the average price of 77 USD.Jeju, the Island of Natural Wonder
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