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Island of the Gods<\/h3>\n

Jeju-do<\/strong> Island is a beautiful volcanic island, 90 km off the south coast of South Korea<\/a> . With a treasure trove of natural attractions, it is nicknamed ‘Island of the Gods’. You will make the most beautiful hikes over the kilometers of Jeju Olle<\/strong> trails, along country roads lined with mandarin trees, impressive rock formations and narrow streets with houses made of black lava stone. Among the ancient towers of trees in Bijarim Forest<\/strong> , you will walk under shady canopies of evergreens where the sweet scent of nutmeg fills the air. In the center of the island, Halla-san<\/strong> , South Korea’s highest mountain, is worshiped for the gods and spirits that inhabit it. Spend time at the beautiful Cheonjiyeon<\/strong> Waterfall, God’s Pond, where according to a local fairy tale, seven fairies serving the king of heaven descended to earth via steps of clouds one fine day and bathed in Cheonjiyeon Pond.<\/p>\n

Marine life<\/h4>\n

Climb the Seongsan Ilchul bong<\/strong> cone rising from the sea and experience an unparalleled sunrise from the crater rim. Explore the surrounding blue waters for colorful corals and taste the unique cuisine of Jeju-do. Enjoy seafood caught by haeneyo,<\/em> female free divers who dedicate their lives to harvesting marine life from the ocean. Where the world can’t find you\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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