True enough. Once stepping foot Jeju International Airport , South Korea , Thursday (11/21/2013) afternoon, the wind chill direct slap in the face. Temperature measuring point number 9 degrees Celsius, but the outdoor air feels cold and biting. Dennis promise soon proved.On the way to the hotel , we asked Dennis glanced out the window of the bus, "Every inch of land in Jeju rich in stone. "Fence, the boundaries of fields, and small hills between settlements composed of rocks. Including stone dragon head (dragon head rock), a tourist attraction that became one marker Jeju Island, a few minutes drive from the airport by bus.Stone formed by hot lava meeting the sea water. The shape resembles the head of a dragon. However, there is a legend that mentions this stone is a dragon head guards with arrows Mount Halla since caught stealing the elixir of life.Mount Halla is the center of Jeju Island. Mount as high as 1,950 meters above sea level is in the middle of Jeju Island , a volcanic island berluas 1,849 square kilometers (about three times the area of DKI Jakarta), with a distance of 73 kilometers from the west end to the east and 31 kilometers from the south end to the north and surrounded by outer ring road along 181 kilometers.Local guides who accompany Dennis, Ko Young Wan , invites us, party invitations Garuda Indonesia and Korea Tourism Organization (Korea Tourism Organization / KTO), to Dokebi Mysterious Road or Road to see other unique natural Jeju Island . These objects invite the curious and therefore frequently visited by foreign tourists."Look at the structure of the road ahead, uphill instead? Mr. Driver, please turn off the engine. We're going to go with the bus engine condition die, "Young said. The bus drove slowly, but then grew taut. Passengers look to the right and left side of the bus, could not believe what was happening."Mysterious is not it? "Said Young. According to him, Dokebi Road is actually a downhill road, but the trees on both sides of the road ahead and create the illusion of sight as the road uphill. Therefore, the bus slid faster and faster.miracleIn 2011, Jeju Island designated as one of the seven wonders of the world , including Komodo Island in Indonesia. Previously, the Organization of Education , Science , and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a set Jeju Island Caravan Park (Geopark) in 2010, the World Natural Heritage in 2007, and a Biosphere Reserve in 2002.In addition to the crater of Mount Halla 1.6 hectares at its peak, Jeju is also surrounded by 368 smaller peaks scattered throughout the region. The island also has more than 120 tunnels, one of the famous is Geomun Oreum Yongamdonggulgye. We had the opportunity to look more closely at Goa Manjang, a lava cave, which is made of natural attractions on the island has a population of approximately 600,000 inhabitants.Sun on Friday (22/11/2013) actually coming to an end. The time was approaching 16:00. However, guides to lure one location with spectacular views on the island of Jeju, the Seongsan Sunrise Peak Ilchulbong or. It's kind of a giant cone with a crater in the center of which is formed by volcanic activity thousands of years ago.There are hundreds of steps and uphill path to achieve the highest lip Seongsan Ilchulbong . The residence time of 40 minutes before dark. Some members of the group chose shopping around the gate, but we do not want to miss that opportunity. Step ladder in a hurry, heart beat faster in bad odor gets colder temperatures, and wind slapped repeatedly in the direction of the cliff.At the peak, about 3 degrees celsius temperature, wind feels tighter. Sweating profusely. However, in view of the sunset Sunrise Peak immediately remove tired. Flushed sky in the horizon, presenting a row of mountain silhouette, while the city lights twinkling in the distance.Until this point, the two appointments will Dennis Jeju Island has been proven, namely wind and rocks. So where women Jeju? For centuries, the people of Jeju is known as a hard worker. Harsh natural form citizens fighting spirit to survive. Well , one of the distinctive and famous of Jeju is Haenyeo, women who normally search abalone divers (a type of shellfish). They dive in the sea with simple equipment that is sometimes very cold water to a depth of 20 meters.Too bad we did not see them in a two -day trip in Jeju Island. "Haenyeo steadily decreasing number of young people no longer have to search for abalone diving. Now only a little Haenyeo who survived and are generally 60-70 years old. They live near the beach," said Dennis.Island tourBesides Samda-do, Jeju is also known by Sammo-do, an island with three shortcomings. What is it? Three things that are considered rare or absent in this island are thieves, beggars, and the main fence.According to Young, Jeju Island was once called as Criminal as serve as a convict dumping ground during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910 years). Jeju ruler when it considers a remote place which is suitable to be a place of exile.That policy lasted until the 19th century. Jeju slowly growing as a tourist island. Natural Factors support. Jeju Island is closest to the equator than any other region in South Korea . The air temperature is fairly warm and rarely touched 0 degrees celsius. "Many Koreans to Jeju for honeymoon, "said Young.Jinki Jeju Tourism Organization Hwang of mention, in 2012 9.6 million travelers visited Jeju, of whom 1.68 million foreign tourists. This year, tourists are targeted to increase to 10.5 million people.Tourists from Indonesia who came to Jeju Island is high, ie 23 858 people from a total of 149 247 people who visited South Korea in 2012. In addition to promotional incentive, the visa -free policy for 187 countries, and the increasing cost, Jeju assessed also encourage tourism rate.As a tourist island, Jeju has a complete infrastructure. In fact , KTO is now heavily promoting halal travel to Muslim countries in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Not only places of worship, they also promise to provide kosher food.
source: KOMPAS.com
Title : Three hunting Promise Jeju Island
Description : DENNIS Gong, our guide, promising three things on Jeju Island. He said, the island in the southern Korean peninsula once dubbed "Is...
Description : DENNIS Gong, our guide, promising three things on Jeju Island. He said, the island in the southern Korean peninsula once dubbed "Is...
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