Jeju International Passenger Terminal opened in 1998. Jeju Port serves as an entry point for international and domestic visitors, tourists, and cargo entering Jeju Island.
191, Imhang-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Jeju Island is about 50 miles long and 20 miles wide and located just south of the southern tip of the Korean peninsula. Jeju City is located on the northern side of the island. Jeju Island, also known as the "Island of the Gods," is a popular vacation spot for Koreans and Japanese.
South Korean nationals were not allowed to travel internationally without government permission until the late 1980's and as a result, Jeju island was heavily developed as a domestic vacation destination.
Jeju Island is marketed as "the Hawaii of Korea" for its similarities in geography and climate and is the top honeymoon destination for Korean newlyweds. If you can compare, it bears little in similarity with the US island. But it's still a very beautiful place - including a volcano. The "Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes" is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Mount Halla (Hallasan) dominates the island with a dormant volcano and there are underground caves with lava tubes to explore.
Cruise Ship Pier Location :
Cruise ships dock approximately 1.5 miles (2 kilometers) away from Jeju City in a small industrial port.
Self Guided Excursions :
Most of the attractions on Jeju Island are outside of the Jeju City. The city itself offers a wide range of bars and restaurants but that is about it. Due to the language barrier most visitors will be confronted with, we do not recommend to take a wider excursion on the island on your own.
Taxi Transportation :
Taxis are available on the island and while not common, you might get lucky with a taxi driver who can speak English, Japanese and Chinese, especially in Jeju City. But just in case make sure you bring a map with you.
Bus Transportation :
Bus #100 runs between the cruise terminal and the airport, passing by the Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal west of Jeju City downtown. From there numerous cities of the island can be reached and also all Jeju City busses sooner or later pass the bus terminal.
Free wifi:
Jeju island has more than 5,000 publicly accessible free wifi hotspots. You should be able to find one easily.
ATM:
Most ATMs on Jeju do not accept foreign ATM/Debit cards for cash withdrawals. There are few international ATMs on the island which dispense money to international cards, but they are not easy to find.
Tipping / Bargaining Habits :
Tipping in Korea is not common, but the trend seems to be shifting because the country is being exposed to more Western culture. A small tip is of 5-10% recommended in a western style restaurant in South Korea. But it is not recommended to tip at a Korean restaurant because its just not common practice. If you decide to tip at a western restaurant in South Korea you should pay your tip directly to the waiter. Taxi driver will appreciate it if you tell them to keep the change. But a driver may be confused if you try to tip them, so generally its not a good idea.
Safety Advice :
Generally speaking Jeju City is as safe as most places in South Korea, which is to say very safe. As always, execute general caution during night time and in public transportation.
Nice To Know :
- Jeju Island is Korea's capital for unusual themeparks and niche commercial attractions. For example, you'll find a sex, glasses and teddy bear museum on the island. What to expect in a Korean sex museum - officially the Museum of Sex and Health? Search "Sex Museum Jeju" on YouTube and you'll find a 15 minute video.
- The island is famous for the many orange trees that grow everywhere. You can buy fresh oranges and orange products any time of year.
- To verify that Jeju Island is the honeymoon headquarter of Korea, look out for couples wearing the same clothes. That's a Korean tradition for newlyweds.
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