Today, we are going to explore the north part of Jeju Island. We decided to checked-out from Goodwill Feliz Telcon Hostel and checked-in at HK Jeju Hostel which is near the airport. But before heading to our next hotel, we need to visit Teddy Bear Museum which is in Jungmun Resort. Do you still remember how to reach there by bus?
We checked-out from our hostel at 8:00 am and we had Gimbap (Korean version of sushi) for breakfast.
We took bus 600 to Teddy Bear Museum. Luckily, this museum has free lockers to deposit our luggages. There are lot of teddy bears in this museum and a lot of kids and teens visitors too... What's special in this museum is their teddy bear version of "Princess Hours" drama characters and other Korean traditions. They also have Teddy Bears dressed like famous stars including Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Charlie Chaplin and more. So I leave you to decide for your favorite... :) I recorded the Elvis Presley Show...
We took approximately 2.5 hours taking photos in this museum. Finally, we boarded bus 600 to airport and take taxi from airport to HK Jeju hostel (호스텔코리아 인 제주). We went to neaby E-MART (hypermart), noodles only cost 1690 krw for 5 packs... so cheap!!! We went back to our hostel and enjoy our instant noodles in pantry. Nothing beats hot spicy noodles on a cold day.
From this hostel, there are tourist attractions that are within walking distance: Yongyeon Pond (용연), Yongyeon bridge, Yongduam Rock (용두암), Chilsung-ro (동문재래시장) , JungAng Underground Shopping Center(제주 중앙지하상가). Here is the map...
Yongyeon Pond (용연) is also known as "The Dragon's Pool". This is often left off in tourist itineraries, but skipping it would mean missing out on one of Jeju’s best kept secrets.Yongyeon Pond, or Yongyeon Yabeom, is a spectacular find east of Jeju’s main airport. Stretching from the interior of the island out to the sea is a calm, yet beautiful meandering river. Visitors to this park are greeted by Yongyeon Bridge, a large suspension bridge over a gorge, which takes one to a large octagonal pavilion. From here, one may saunter along the river’s edge soaking in the quiet sounds of the water below. Yongyeon Pond has significant historical significance on Jeju Island. During the Joseon Dynasty, the area was used to host important state banquets because of its beautiful surroundings and tranquil setting. Rock walls that form a curtain with eight folds flank the river. Once a month, the full moon shines on the pond, creating one of the best sights on all of Jeju.
Yongduam Rock (Dragon Head Rock) is an unusual lava formation that lies on the coast just west of Jeju City. The basalt dragon's head with its open mouth is one of Jeju-do's popular tourist sites. Legend depicts that an envoy that the Dragon King had sent looking for medicinal plant on Hallasan when the Mountain God shot an arrow at the envoy & he fell & died. When the waves surge over the Yongduam Rock, it looks as the dragon is about to ascend to heaven
Chilsung-ro (동문재래시장) is known as Dongmun traditional market. There were loads of fresh seafood, meats and fruits, mostly tangerines.There are also row of shops selling cooked food. They seemed to all be selling the same thing, ramyeon, tteokbokki, gimbap and pork. For other traditional markets, refer to this link
JungAng Underground Shopping Center (제주 중앙지하상가) is an underground labyrinth of boutiques, name-brand shops, skin-care stands, small restaurants, and ice cream stalls. I don't find the prices to be cheaper that elsewhere in Jeju.
From this hostel, there are tourist attractions that are within walking distance: Yongyeon Pond (용연), Yongyeon bridge, Yongduam Rock (용두암), Chilsung-ro (동문재래시장) , JungAng Underground Shopping Center(제주 중앙지하상가). Here is the map...
Yongyeon Pond (용연) is also known as "The Dragon's Pool". This is often left off in tourist itineraries, but skipping it would mean missing out on one of Jeju’s best kept secrets.Yongyeon Pond, or Yongyeon Yabeom, is a spectacular find east of Jeju’s main airport. Stretching from the interior of the island out to the sea is a calm, yet beautiful meandering river. Visitors to this park are greeted by Yongyeon Bridge, a large suspension bridge over a gorge, which takes one to a large octagonal pavilion. From here, one may saunter along the river’s edge soaking in the quiet sounds of the water below. Yongyeon Pond has significant historical significance on Jeju Island. During the Joseon Dynasty, the area was used to host important state banquets because of its beautiful surroundings and tranquil setting. Rock walls that form a curtain with eight folds flank the river. Once a month, the full moon shines on the pond, creating one of the best sights on all of Jeju.
Yongduam Rock (Dragon Head Rock) is an unusual lava formation that lies on the coast just west of Jeju City. The basalt dragon's head with its open mouth is one of Jeju-do's popular tourist sites. Legend depicts that an envoy that the Dragon King had sent looking for medicinal plant on Hallasan when the Mountain God shot an arrow at the envoy & he fell & died. When the waves surge over the Yongduam Rock, it looks as the dragon is about to ascend to heaven
Chilsung-ro (동문재래시장) is known as Dongmun traditional market. There were loads of fresh seafood, meats and fruits, mostly tangerines.There are also row of shops selling cooked food. They seemed to all be selling the same thing, ramyeon, tteokbokki, gimbap and pork. For other traditional markets, refer to this link
JungAng Underground Shopping Center (제주 중앙지하상가) is an underground labyrinth of boutiques, name-brand shops, skin-care stands, small restaurants, and ice cream stalls. I don't find the prices to be cheaper that elsewhere in Jeju.
Here is cost breakdown.
| Item | Cost (KRW) |
|---|---|
| Gimbap | 800 |
| Bus from New Kyungnam Hotel to Lotte Hotel | 1500 |
| Admission to Teddy Bear Museum | 8000 |
| Bus From Teddy Bear Museum to Airport | 3900 |
| Taxi from airport to HK Jeju Hostel | 5000 |
| Korean Noodles (5 packs) | 1690 |
| Total | 20890 |
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