Second time in Jeju Island
Decided to go out for a walk during the Spring Festival, and after searching around, I decided to go to Jeju Island again. I remember last year, on the way to the Jusangjeolli Cliff, I accidentally entered a resort with an open courtyard, unique scenery, and a direct view of the sea. I searched for it and found it was the Seogwipo The Seaes Hotel & Resort. There were still rooms available, and the price was reasonable, so I chose this hotel. Then I booked the flight tickets and set off 5 days later.
This time, I mainly wandered around Seogwipo, walking along the way, looking at the sea, and tasting different foods. In winter, Jeju Island is less crowded and very peaceful.
The Seaes Hotel & Resort itself can be considered a scenic spot, and many Korean dramas have been filmed here. Each room in the hotel is a separate house, designed to look like an old-fashioned thatched cottage, and you need a key to enter and exit, which is quite retro. The entire hotel is an open courtyard, and although the trees are bare in winter, they still have a shape, and with the forest paths and various sea view platforms, it is definitely a great place for taking photos. It is also very comfortable if you want to walk alone quietly.
Jeju Island has "Olle Trails" around the island, which are wooden boardwalks along the coastline, with a total of 27 routes, and are very popular with hiking enthusiasts. There is one next to The Seaes Hotel & Resort, and I actually walked it last year. At that time, I walked from Cheonjiyeon Waterfall to Jusangjeolli Cliff, and accidentally took a very quiet path. The first part is on the mountain, with lush vegetation on both sides, and vines intertwining and hanging down to the ground. As you go down the mountain, the sea gradually appears in front of you, and as you walk forward and look down at the sea, your vision broadens, and your mood improves.
This time, I accidentally discovered another beautiful place called Oedolgae. I wanted to have dinner at Olle Market, so I found a nearby beach to stroll around. It was almost 5 pm when I arrived by taxi, and I saw a wooden boardwalk after getting off. I thought it might be another Olle Trail, and the scenery should be good. Sure enough, as I walked into the boardwalk, I saw the emerald green water surrounded by valleys through the branches, with tourists paddling rafts through the valleys. I wanted to try the raft, but unfortunately, it was too late, and it was already closed. As I walked forward, I reached the estuary, where there is a black sand beach with many stones of various sizes. The stones near the sea are covered with large patches of seaweed. In Korea, I can't help but stack stones when I see them and pray for good luck! Walking along the beach, listening to the sound of the waves, the sea breeze is a bit cold, but fortunately, there is a coffee shop nearby, so I can hide inside and have a cup of coffee when I feel cold.
Finally, I experienced a submarine. The Seogwipo submarine has a long history. From the pier, I took a shuttle boat to the submarine, took photos, boarded the submarine, and was assigned a seat. The staff arranged everything in an orderly manner. The only regret is that there is not much to see underwater in winter. I saw corals and fish, but not many. But the surprise was that on the way back, the crew gave everyone shrimp crackers. I thought they were giving snacks to the children, but it turned out to be for feeding the seagulls. Hold a cracker vertically in your hand, raise it to the edge of the boat, and the seagulls will swoop down to peck at it and then fly away, so all the seagulls on the sea gathered around the boat, creating a spectacular and joyful scene. Later, when I saw shrimp crackers in the supermarket, I thought of that scene. There is also a Seomun Island next to the pier, and it doesn't take long to walk around the island. At sunset, one side is the majestic sea, and the other side is the peaceful fishing port. The unexpected beauty always leaves a deep impression.