Is it possible for a traveller to study the Jeju language in Korea?

1. Why Jeju Island is famous?
2. Is Jeju island worth visiting?
3. Is it safe to travel to Jeju Island?
4. What does Jeju mean in Korean?
5. Is Jeju Island Expensive?
6. How much does a house in Jeju cost?
7. How many days in Jeju is enough?
8. Why is Jeju Island one of the 7 Wonders?
9. What is the best time to visit Jeju?
10. What month is the cheapest to fly to Korea?
11. Is there Uber in Korea?
12. Can I go to Jeju Island without visa?

Why Jeju Island is famous?

The island is famous for its haenyeo, female divers who gather abalone and other seafood for up to five hours a day in the cold sea — without scuba gear. The diver figurines for sale in the haenyeo museum on Jeju look like Snow White with goggles.

Is Jeju island worth visiting?

It's worth it!

Despite the hardships for English tourists that I mentioned above, Jeju Island is a truly special travel experience for those who would like to explore a part of the world not usually explored. It is a wonder of nature!

Is it safe to travel to Jeju Island?

Like most of South Korea, Jeju-do is a safe place to visit. Locals are friendly and helpful and theft, vandalism, and violence are virtually non-existent.

What does Jeju mean in Korean?

In Korean, the word do means both "island" and "province," although each has its own Chinese character. Thus, Jejudo or Jeju-do can refer to either the island or the government administrative unit. The table below also includes the name of Jeju City, the provincial capital. English Name. Korean Name.

Is Jeju Island Expensive?

2) Jeju-do Is Inexpensive – Even Lodging

Once you are on the island it continues to be an inexpensive (and easy to plan) destination, and accommodations are ridiculously inexpensive. The island is known for its tourism so there are plenty of accommodation options on every part of the island which keeps costs low.

How much does a house in Jeju cost?

Property Prices

That said, surrounding cities like Seogwipo will inevitably enjoy economic spillover. According to Numbeo, the average price per square meter of an apartment in the city center of Jeju City is around KRW 8,595,440 (USD 7,653) per square meter.

How many days in Jeju is enough?

3 days is enough to see the major sites of Jeju, so on the map I've outlined where to go for each day. This assumes that you can arrive at the first spot around 9am, and will be tired enough for dinner and relaxation around 7pm.

Why is Jeju Island one of the 7 Wonders?

According to the Korea Times: “Jeju Special Self-Governing Province has not paid for hundreds of millions of international phone calls its employees made over the past few years to ensure the country's southern resort island was selected as one of the New7Wonders of Nature in a worldwide poll.

What is the best time to visit Jeju?

The best time to visit Jeju island is from April to June and September to October. April to June is the end of spring and early summer. The weather is warm but still dry with little rainfall.

What month is the cheapest to fly to Korea?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Korea is November. The most expensive month for flights is April. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Is there Uber in Korea?

Uber in Korea? Unfortunately, Grab nor Uber is available in Korea. Uber had launched in Seoul in 2013, however, due to regulations and taxi industry's resistance, Uber was ordered to stop operations in 2015. Grab never entered the market.

Can I go to Jeju Island without visa?

Tourists are only permitted visa-free entry in inland areas – Seoul, Incheon, and Busan – for up to five days; and that their final destination be Jeju Island. This new Visa-Free program also extends to Vietnam and Indonesian passport holders.