South Korea Travel Itinerary Day 3: Jeju Mysterious Road, Hallasan, Black Pork BBQ and Jeju Shinhwa Landing Resort!

Views at Mt Hallasan National Park

Having visited the attractions in Busan, we headed to Jeju as we continue to unravel our South Korea Travel Itinerary! The morning started with breakfast at Home Hotel before leaving at 9am…

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Train from city to Busan Domestic Airport
Train from city to Busan Domestic Airport
Arriving at Busan Domestic Airport
Arriving at Busan Domestic Airport

Flying from Busan Domestic Airport to Jeju International Airport

Busan Domestic Airport had its arrival hall at level 1 and departure hall at level 2.

Inside Busan Domestic Airport
Inside Busan Domestic Airport
Air Busan Check In Counter at Busan Domestic Airport
Air Busan Check In Counter at Busan Domestic Airport
A nice shot before we headed to the departure gate at Busan Domestic Airport
A nice shot before we headed to the departure gate at Busan Domestic Airport

This time, we took the flight from Busan to Jeju via Air Busan. However, there was a slight hiccup. Eventhough we had received the QR code from Air Busan, we were not able to clear the departure gates using the QR code. Instead, the staff at the gate had to print out a ticket and scan that ticket before we entered. Likewise, we were not able to enter using QR code at the boarding gate and had to be manually registered. Lastly, when we got onboard, eventhough we had tickets, we had to wait for verification once again. Hence, we really wondered why Air Busan even bothered to send QR code to its passengers anyway…sigh…

Reprinting of boarding passes at the departure gates of Busan Domestic Airport
Reprinting of boarding passes at the departure gates of Busan Domestic Airport
Cafe Pascucci on airside of Busan Domestic Airport
Cafe Pascucci on airside of Busan Domestic Airport
Airside of Busan Domestic Airport
Airside of Busan Domestic Airport
Free charging of mobile devices
Free charging of mobile devices

A shuttle bus took us to the plane and we had to walk up the stairs to board the plane. Before long, we were air borne!

Up in the air: From Busan to Jeju via Air Busan
Up in the air: From Busan to Jeju via Air Busan

The flight time from Busan to Jeju takes about 1 hour. Arriving at Jeju International Airport, our first order of the day was to locate the Avis. Then, we realised that in South Korea, Avis = AJ-Rent-A-Car

Arriving at Jeju International Airport
Arriving at Jeju International Airport
Hello Jeju!
Hello Jeju!
Avis (aka AJ-Rent-A-Car) Counter @ Jeju International Airport
Avis (aka AJ-Rent-A-Car) Counter @ Jeju International Airport
Directions to shuttle bus to pick up car at Jeju
Directions to shuttle bus to pick up car at Jeju
White rental cars in South Korea
White rental cars in South Korea

At the car rental centre, we were surprised to be charge higher than what we had booked online, due to the exchange rate used. As AJ-Rent-A-Car used a poorer USD to KRW exchange rate, we paid $152USD as compared to the $137USD that we had calculated online. However, we did not face the same problem when we rented our car in Busan. Hence, we deduced that the higher rates were probably due to the tourist charges for the special self-governing province?

Jeju Attractions – Mysterious Road…

Arriving at Jeju Mysterious Road
Arriving at Jeju Mysterious Road
Information about Jeju Mysterious Road
Information about Jeju Mysterious Road
Jeju Mysterious Road: Can you see the uphill drive? (It's actually downhill! :O)
Jeju Mysterious Road: Can you see the uphill drive? (It’s actually downhill! :O)

Mysterious Road Jeju Explained

If you take a look at the Mysterious Road above, you’ll see that it actually looks like you’re driving upwards. In actual fact, the road leads DOWNWARDS. The reason why the road seems to be heading upwards is because of the surrounding environment at the end of the road, resulting in an optical illusion of travelling upwards.

Hence, you’ll also notice many tourists trying to pour water on Mysterious Road to verify the direction of flow. The most common way however, is to drive on the road and change to neutral gear and see the car travelling by itself “upwards”! This we did and were convinced that the road really does lead downwards but looks like it’s going up! Remember to use your hazard light and place your feet lightly on the brakes as safety measures when you’re trying out this experiment!

Statues next to Mysterious Road Jeju
Statues next to Mysterious Road Jeju
Iconic black pig of Jeju next to Mysterious Road
Iconic black pig of Jeju next to Mysterious Road
Noodles and soju at 7-11 next to Mysterious Road (4500krw)
Noodles and soju at 7-11 next to Mysterious Road (4500krw)

Next to Mysterious Road, there’s a 7-11 as well as a huge locality map and a couple of statues where you could take some photos. For a quick break, we had korean instant noodles and soju – iconic South Korean food fare! On the way down to Jeju Shinhwa Landing Resort, we stopped by another Jeju attraction – Hallasan (aka Mt Halla)!

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Jeju Attractions – Hallasan (한라산) aka Mt Hallasan

Using Eorimok Trail on Waze, we arrived at Hallasan and visited the Hallasan Visitor Centre first. Parking at Mt Hallasan costs 1800krw.

Hallasan Visitor Centre
Hallasan Visitor Centre
A panoramic shot of Hallasan at the entrance of the visitor centre
A panoramic shot of Hallasan at the entrance of the visitor centre
3 exhibitions at Hallasan Visitor Centre
3 exhibitions at Hallasan Visitor Centre
Information about Hallasan (Mt Hallasan)
Information about Hallasan (Mt Hallasan)
Friends of Hallasan
Friends of Hallasan
Miniature model of Hallasan
Miniature model of Hallasan

When we visited Hallasan Visitor Centre, there was NOBODY! No visitors that is. Information included safety precautions, history of Hallasan as well as the flora and fauna that one can see at Hallasan. When we exited, we also took some time to enjoy the beautiful views it offers…

Eoseungsaengak Trail at Mt Hallasan
Eoseungsaengak Trail at Mt Hallasan
Views at Mt Hallasan National Park
Views at Mt Hallasan National Park
Signage at Hallasan National Park
Signage at Hallasan National Park
Start of Eorimok Trail
Start of Eorimok Trail

There are 2 trails at this particular area that we visited. Both trails had latest entry time at 5pm and 7pm respectively. Of course, this means that the later entry time corresponds to a shorter hike and vice versa. As we had read online that hiking Hallasan can take several hours with some levels of difficulty at some point, we decided to skip the hike partly also due to time constraints. If you had visited and conquered Hallasan, tell us more in our comments section below!

Staying at Jeju Shinhwa Landing Resort

Jeju Shinhwa World Landing Resort (济州岛神话世界蓝鼎)
Jeju Shinhwa World Landing Resort (济州岛神话世界蓝鼎)

Thanks to the great folks at Jeju Shinhwa Landing Resort, we got an opportunity to review the facilities here. Highlights include…


The complete video review of Jeju Shinhwa World

2bearbear @ Jeju Shinhwa Theme Park
2bearbear @ Jeju Shinhwa Theme Park
Interesting inflatable flowers inside Untitled 2017 Jeju Shinhwa World
Interesting inflatable flowers inside Untitled 2017 Jeju Shinhwa World
Cafe Latte and Jeju Citrus Cake from Untitled 2017 by G Dragon
Cafe Latte and Jeju Citrus Cake from Untitled 2017 by G Dragon
Menu of 3 Butcher's Jeju Shinhwa World
Menu of 3 Butcher’s Jeju Shinhwa World
Huge slice of Jeju black pork at 3 Butcher's JSW
Huge slice of Jeju black pork at 3 Butcher’s JSW
2bearbear @ 3 Butcher's Black Pork BBQ Jeju Shinhwa World (JSW)
2bearbear @ 3 Butcher’s Black Pork BBQ Jeju Shinhwa World (JSW)

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There were several highlights at Jeju Shinhwa World. For instance, chilling at Untitled 2017, a cafe designed by G Dragon was relaxing experience for us. The Jeju Citrus Cake (a little expensive at 7500krw) was particularly refreshing. Not to be missed is also the BBQ Black Pork at 3 Butcher’s. The menu at 60,000krw included premium black pork. Plus, the staff would prepare the meats for you. No pressure to cook and ensure the right texture. The staff will ensure that 😉 Click, for the full review of Jeju Shinhwa Landing Resort.

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Stay tuned as we check out all the natural wonders of Jeju on day 4 of our South Korea Travels! We’ll now leave you with this video coverage of the top things to do and attractions in Jeju Island!

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You have just finished reading a post from our 14 Days Travels in South Korea. Check out the rest of the posts from this series below!

South Korea Travel Itinerary Day 1: Busan Gwangalli Beach, Spaland and Fried Chicken Army Stew!

South Korea Travel Itinerary Day 2: Busan 40 Steps, Yongdusan Park, Busan Tower, Jagalchi Market, Gukje Market, Songdo Beach and Seomyeon Underground Mall!

South Korea Travel Itinerary Day 3: Jeju Mysterious Road, Hallasan, Black Pork BBQ and Jeju Shinhwa Landing Resort!

South Korea Jeju Travel Itinerary Day 4: Jeju Attractions of Cheonjeyeon Waterfall, Jeosangjeolli Cliff, Oedolgae Rock, Cheonjiyeon Falls, Jeongbang Falls, Jeju Folk Village, Seopjikoji and Seongsan Ilchulbong!

South Korea Jeju Travel Itinerary Day 5: Geumneung Beach, Hyeopjae Beach, Jeju Glass Castle, Innisfree Jeju House, Jeju Teddy Bear Museum, Sanbangsan, Suwolbong Peak

South Korea Travel Itinerary Day 6: Flight from Jeju to Busan PLUS Hilton Busan Review!

South Korea Travel Itinerary Day 7: Haeundae Beach, Dalmaji Road and Dalmaji Hill

South Korea Travel Itinerary Day 8: Gyeongju Attractions of Cheomseongdae, Dong-Gung, Wolji Pond, Bulguksa Temple and Bumunho Lake

South Korea Travel Itinerary Day 9: Namsan Dong, Korean Cafe Hopping, Gyeongju Bread and Korean Beef Hanwoo BBQ

South Korea Travel Itinerary Day 10: Discovering Danyang Attractions Dodamsambong, Woraksan and Chungju Lake Cruise

South Korea Travel Itinerary Day 11: Driving from Danyang to Seoul!

South Korea Travel Itinerary Day 12: Discovering Seoul Tower, Manjok Ohyang Korean Pork Trotter, Namdaemon, Myeongdong, Dongdaemon and Insa-dong Stream!

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South Korea Travel Itinerary Day 14: War Memorial of Korea, Emart Yeongdeungpo Station Times Square Mall, Craft Roo Pub Seoul Attractions

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