Pheng
The strategy for day 2 tour is to take bus that travels counter-clockwise direction from our hostel and explore the east of Jeju island. The attractions to visit are Seongeup Folk Village (성읍민속마을) -> Seopjikoji -> Seongsan Ilchulbong -> Manjang Cave.

Seongeup Folk Village (성읍민속마을) is a small town that holds a vast amount of culture. Cultural properties in the folk village have been handed down from generation to generation and include treasures such as residential houses, Confucian shrines and schools, ancient government offices, stone statues (Harubang), large millstones (pulled by horses or ox), fortress ruins, and stone monuments. The local black-haired pigs and tongsi (pigsty / restroom) are especially well-known characteristics of Jeju folk culture. The Jeju black pork is said to be very nutritious.

Directions: From Seogwipo Intercity Bus Terminal take the Dongilju bus. Get off at ‘Pyoseon-ri samuso' (2000 krw). Go straight and turn left at the intersection. Walk straight until you get to the bus stop. Take Beonnyeong-ro bus. Get off at ‘Seupeup 1-ri.’(1000 krw). Travel and waiting time is approximate 1 hr.


Seopjikoji (All in drama)(섭지코지매표소)have one of the the best sceneries in Jejudo. The cape jutting out into the sea looks like a small dragon with a long neck. “Seopjikoji” is a Jejudo dialect word meaning “a narrow cape.” You’ll enjoy the impressive view of Sinyang Seopjikoji Beach and Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak in here. Seopjikoji offers pastoral scenery where the blue ocean, black cliffs and green pasture meet. As you walk along the fenced trail, to your left you will see the lovely ocean and striking cliffs, and to your right a wide green pasture with horses. Another attraction is the All-in House, a set for a popular TV show.

Directions: Take bus at  ‘Seupeup 1-ri.’ (opposite where you alight for Seongeup Folk Village) going Seongsan and alight at 'Sinyang-ri'. Journey takes around 30 mins. It is advisable to take cab to go to Seopjikoji from the bus stop as it is more than 2km by foot.

Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak (성산일출봉) is also known as "Sunrise Peak". It is believed to be a holy spot for prayer, this beautiful area is one of the landmarks of the island and should not be missed. The name Seongsan, meaning "castle hill" in Korean, comes from its sloping form resembling a grand castle. It is the perfect spot to watch the sunrise,thus called Seongsan Ilchulbong (sunrise), some would say the sunset is even nicer.

It takes less than 30 minutes to get to the peak, and along the way you can see many flora that are designated as national treasures. You may also witness Haenyo (Women's Diver) performance on your right when coming down.

Although it is not that high, reaching its peak gives a very rewarding experience.

Directions: From Seopjikoji, go to the highway and take taxi to Sunrise Peak. 


Manjanggul Cave (만장굴) is also another UNESCO World Heritage. It is one of the finest lava tunnels in the world, and is a designated natural monument. A lava tunnel is formed when the lava that was deep in the ground spouts from the peak and flows to the surface. Manjanggul Cave has a variety of interesting structures inside including 70cm lava stalagmites and the lava tube tunnels. When we reached there, we realized that we don't have enough time as they close by 5:30pm. :( Here are some pics
Directions: Take bus from Seongsan Ilchulbong, Seongsallipgu bus stop towards Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal. Get off at Manjang Cave. Walk for 2 km to cave entrance or take taxi.
 
We took bus at opposite bus stop we alight earlier towards Seogwipo, it took more than 1.5 hours before we reached home.


Here is cost breakdown.


ItemCost (KRW)
Bus from Seogwipo Bus Terminal to Seongeup Folk Village3000
Lunch Set Meal / 2 at Seongeup Folk Village17500
Bus from Seongeup Folk Village to Seopjikoji1000
Taxi from highway to Sunrise Peak3600
Admission to Sunrise Peak2200
Bus from Sunrise Peak to Manjang Cave1000
Bus from Manjang Cave to Seogwipo5000
Total33300
2 Responses
  1. Lisc Says:

    hello, can i know is there taxi available on the bus stop? coz bus just stop outside the bus stop, we still have to walk into the destination .

    how about after we finish walking a destination? if there taxi i can catch from? or i need to walk out to the bus stop again for the next destination?


    thanks for your replies...appreciate.


  2. Pheng Says:

    Hi Lisc,

    In our experience, you can just hail taxi even not in bus stop. But taxi is by luck...