Jeju city, known locally as Jeju-si, is the capital of the Korean island of Jeju (sometimes spelled Cheju), the country’s most popular summer holiday destination. With beautiful beaches, picturesque gardens and pretty waterfalls among its attractions, it draws visitors in large numbers from Japan and China, as well as from its own mainland.

As Korea’s most popular summer vacation destination, Jeju has done a lot to ensure that it has attractions to offer all of its visitors, including those into outdoor leisure pursuits and those travelling with children. Visitors in the former category will appreciate the opportunities for scuba diving and hiking, while those in the latter will certainly enjoy the Teddy Bear Museum. The Elephant Show and Pacific Land offer broad appeal and are suitable for all.

Although February is not the warmest time of the year to visit, many holidaymakers schedule trips to Jeju for this time in order to experience the magnificent Jeju Fire Festival. For those coming in the summer season, the beauty of both the Halla Arboretum and Hallim Park is not to be missed.

Jeju has its own international airport that maintains connections with mainland Korean cities such as Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Jinju, Kunsan, Mokp'o, P'ohang, Seoul, Ulsan, Yecheon, and Yeosu as well as with major Asian destinations including Tokyo, Hanoi, Manila, Bangkok, Shanghai, Siem Reap and Hong Kong. There are also flights to and from Vladivostok, Munich and Minneapolis.

Banks: 09.30 to 16.30, Monday to Friday
Post Offices: 09.00 to 17.00, Monday to Friday; 09.00 to 13.00, Saturday
Government Offices: 09.00 to 18.00, Monday to Friday
Business Centres: 09.00 to 18.00, Monday to Friday
Shops: 09.00 to 22.00, Monday to Saturday