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FIRST STOP!

• JEJU ISLAND

JEJU ISLAND

Around the island, you’ll see evidence of a rich local culture quite distinct from the mainland, most notably in the form of the hareubang

– these cute, grandfatherly statues of volcanic rock were made for reasons as yet unexplained, and pop up all over the island. Similarly ubiquitous are the batdam, walls of hand-stacked volcanic rock that

separate the farmers’ fields: like the drystone walls found across Britain, these were built without any bonding agents, the resulting

gaps letting through the strong winds that often whip the island. Jeju’s distinctive thatch-roofed houses are also abundant, and the island

even has a breed of miniature horse; these are of particular interest to Koreans due to the near-total dearth of equine activity on the

mainland. Also unique to Jeju are the haenyeo, female divers who plunge without breathing apparatus into often treacherous waters in

search of shellfish and sea urchins. Although once a hard-as-nails embodiment of the island’s matriarchal culture, their dwindling numbers mean that this occupation is in danger of petering out.

Jeju City is the largest settlement, and whether you arrive by plane or ferry, this will be your entry point.

Banpo Bridge

BANPO BRIDGE?

• The beauty of the bridge is enhanced by the Banpo water fountain which reaches a new level of beauty during the evening and night times when the 10,000 LEDs start glowing and emitting the colours of a rainbow. Such colour effects make it a treat for the eyes of the tourists visiting Seoul.

Gangneung Anbandeok-gilThanks to its beaches and mountains, Gangneung is South Korea's favorite east coast destination.

Geumsan Boriam TempleA temple on the country's “treasure island.”

GwangalliAt night, Korea's longest suspension bridge is one of Busan's iconic sights.

Soyang LakeAn ice-fishing hotspot, Soyang Lake owes its existence to Soyang Dam,

Asia's largest rock-fill dam.

BuseoksaThis Silla Dynasty temple is home to 108 steps to redemption.

HamdeokFamily summer

vacation heaven.

HallasanHiking is allowed only during the day on Korea's highest mountain.

PRESENTED BY: RASMINE MAE MEJIA

BL. JOHN DUNS SCOTUS

TO: MR. ABIGUAR

TLE TEACHER

DATE SUBMITTED: 8/20/14