Do you know Hawaii? Oh, maybe it’s a stupid question. But what I really want to ask is that:do you know “Korean Hawaii”? Yes! That is the another beautiful place which is not in America but in Korea. What’s that ? Aha, it’s the largest island in Korea:Juje Island. Let’s explore this mysterious place. I belive that it will not let us down!
I’m Jeju Island
By: Lingli Chen 130306131 Class 1
Jeju Island is the largest island in Korea, it is also called Tamna Island, honeymoon island and romantic island. Do you know the reason that I say it is mysterious? Because it is of volcanic origin. Is it amazing? For this factor, it has very strange landform.Besides, the climate here is so warm that it is called “Korean Hawaii”.
It is said that Jeju Island is the myth of the island. Centuries ago, There are three immortal, they encountered the three princesses, who took a wooden boat from the East China Sea. They carried with cattle and corn seeds. Then three immortal married the three the princess. Afterwards, they built the village and began the long life. The famous scenic spots in Jeju “three surname hole” is about this myth of historical relics. How fantasy it is !
Naturally, as a tourist spot, even it is a place where TV dramas are shot, travelers must be concerned about its beautiful scenery. Introductions are as follows.
- Columnar joints belt
It consists of lots of square or six angle columns, which are Hallasan lava ejected into the Chinese Qianhai area formed by cooling. Here waves can be as high as 10 meters, it is the great tide, spectacular. People will appreciate the great nature after visit this place.
- Lilliput theme park
There gathered more than 100 pieces of famous buildings such as Forbidden City, Tower Bridge of London, Italy Leaning Tower of Pisa and so on. In addition, there are Jeju stone culture, folk belief, dinosaur fossils and other display space. All designs have great originality. The theme park is not only in relation to the cultural space, but also where visitors can experience activity place.
- Tactic Bear Museum
In the gallery, you can enjoy the teddy bear that come into the world art masters of the road of fresh works, and cartoons which are popular among children. Also there has the world’s smallest teddy bear, it had only 4.5 mm, you ought to see.
- Natural landscape
Since it can be used as a shooting location, natural scenery is essential. The symbol is Hallasan. There are various plants growing on the mountain. They have very high academic value. It was designated as a national park, 386 parasitic volcano mountains around it. Halla mountain has four distinctive seasons, varies with the season, at the top of the mountain can be seen all Seogwipo coast of the beautiful scenery.
Do you can’t wait to travel it ?Here are some suggestions.
- It is located in the East China Sea, South Jeolla Province, 100 km in southwest. The traffic is convenient. You can choose to take a plane or by bus or just by sea. It all takes a short time.
- The warm climate and geographical features of the island make it have natural conditions, so fruits and fish is good! You can not miss it!
- Currency in circulation is won, the coin have 10, 50, 100, 500, four par value; notes 1000, 5000, 10000, 50000, four kinds of value points.
- Please take your passport!
Wish you have a good time in Jeju Island!
