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[1 : Overview]
[2 : Jeju City]
[3 : Seogwipo]
[4 : Manjanggul]
[5 : Seongsang Ilchulbong]
[6 : Haeneyo]
[7 : Yeongsil, Hallassan]
[8 : Erimok, Hallassan]
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Jeju Island is dominated by Halla-san (Halla Mountain): a volcano which is the highest mountain in South Korea at 1,950 metres (6,400 ft) high. Two other notable volcanic landforms on Jeju Island are Manjanggul, the world longest lava tube cave, and the plug crater Ilchulbong. Although the coast has sandy beaches, tropical vegetation, and waterfalls, the summit, reached by steep hiking trails, can be bitterly cold.

Besides the designation of Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the natural beauty of the island has recently attracted a number of international recognitions as UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Geopark, and one of "new seven wonders of nature". Korean people have been aware for a long time of the island paradise, making it a top vacation and honeymoon destination. Jeju Island, the first and only Special Autonomous Province of South Korea, has developed a distinct culture, symbolized by the omnipresent basalt statues "dol hareubang". Unlike in most of Asia, families are matriarchal, and seafood gathering on Jeju island has been dominated by women - the iconic -and vanishing- "haenyo".

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Aerial view of Jeju-Si. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Seashore and Yongduam Rock, Jeju-si. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Banana tree and harbor, Seogwipo-si. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Dolharubang statues (grand father statues made of basalt rock), Seogwipo. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Cheongjiyeon Pokpo falls, Seogwipo. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Jeongbang Pokpo, only waterfall in Asia dropping into sea, Seogwipo. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Fishing boats at night, Seogwipo. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Manjanggul Lava tube. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Lava column, Geomunoreum. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Floor with hardened lava flow in Manjanggul cave. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Path to Seongsang Ilchulbong at night. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Gods rays and Ilchulbong rim. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Ilchulbong volcano and beach. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Seongsang-ri and Ilchulbong Seongsang. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Seongsang Ilchulbong seen from crater. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Sea cliffs, Seongsang Ilchulbong. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Haeneyo women walking out of water. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Couple hiking holding hands in fog. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Broad leaf plants growing under dwarf-fir forest. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Volcanic rocks and frosted trees. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Frosted plants in foggy landscape. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color) Last light on pinnacles. Jeju Island, South Korea ( color)
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