Situated in a most ideal setting, just 64 kilometers south of the Korean Peninsula is Korea’s largest island, Jeju. Jeju is a magical place known for 3 things: roaring winds, magnificent rocks, and scores of women. As one of the host cities of the 2002 Korea/Japan FIFA World Cup, Jeju’s Seogwipo City made for a most enchanting environment. Jeju is a focal point of international affairs and is able to offer people many kinds of recreation with breathtaking vistas, a temperate climate and a unique traditional culture. Located in the center of this volcanically formed island is Mt. Hallasan (a dormant volcano), which is filled with over 1,800 species of vegetation, scores of deer, and an ecosystem that will surely amaze all. Jeju offers unbelievably breathtaking views from coast to coast, ranging from the waterfalls at Hae-anjidae to the naturally sculpted cliffs at Jusang Jeolli. Tourists can enjoy each season in Jeju with a particular splash of color; brilliant yellow-colored flowers in the spring that spread across the landscape, the golden beaches and sea vistas in the summertime, the Eulalia’s light brown wispy reeds flowing in the autumn winds, and the lovely snow flowers of Hallasan in winter are all must-sees of Jeju. One can enjoy these wonderments by hiking, bike riding, paragliding, scuba diving, windsurfing, hunting, horseback riding, swimming in the ocean, and sightseeing boat trips. Jeju also has a wide variety of native foods, such as the delicious Jeju tangerines and native dishes including: redtile fish stew, grilled redtile fish with seasoning, rice porridge with abalone, pheasant dishes and hair-tail fish soup. Jeju is more than simply a tourist destination; it is an island full of wonder. Making the most of its ability to attract considerable numbers of tourists and with its geopolitical location, Jeju is in the process of changing into an International Free City. Jeju promises to be an island that rides the wave of technology while still keeping true to its ecological treasures. Jeju is where humans and nature coexist is perfect harmony. Unspoiled nature, all but a rarity in cities today, is found in abundance in this island. The bucolic scenery of Jeju - the expansive farms separated by low-rising rock fences, the emerald-tinted ocean surrounding the land, and the seemingly ubiquitous oreum (parasite volcanoes) are only a few elements of this serene island that will cleanse your soul. Let's look at some of the best places where you can lose yourself in the god-given vistas of Jeju Island. Especially recommended to those who are looking for peace and tranquility. Seogwang Tea Garden & Sulloc Cha Museum O'Sulloc Get swept away by the scent of green tea There is a place where the refreshing scent of green tea will wash away all your tension. You can also get extensive information on green tea. Seogwang Tea Garden is where one of the foremost writers, painters as well as a civil minister of Joseon Dynasty, Kim Jung-hee, took care of tea trees and interacted with many acquaintances during his exile. A tea museum, Sulloc Cha Museum O'Sulloc, sits at its entrance. The sprawling tea farm and the museum make up a perfect destination for a rejuvenating health tour. Seogwang Tea Garden actually sits on a soil that, with too little water and too many rocks, was thought impossible to give life to tea trees. But a forest was created to break the wind, rocks were cleared away, water was supplied - and the barren land was transformed into a fertile tea farm. Given the overwhelming length of the farm, most visitors drive in from the entrance, but for those with time to spare, a leisurely walk will also be an excellent choice. Sulloc Cha Museum O'Sulloc is an exhibition hall for a wide variety of teas as well as the tea-drinking culture. It offers details on the chronology of Korea's tea culture, the production process, various uses of tea (as foodstuffs, etc.) and its many types and species. The precious teacups from Asia and Europe are especially an eye-catcher. The viewing terrace on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the museum provides a bird's eye view on the whole of the Tea Garden. You can also get a taste of snacks made of green tea - green tea cakes, green tea cookies, and green tea ice cream that taste as good as they look. The ice cream richly flavored with green tea is the perennial favorite. Travel Details: Inquiry: Tourist Information +82-64-1330 (Korean/English/Japanese/Chinese) Museum +82-64-794-5312~3 (Korean) Website: www.sulloc.co.kr (Korean/English)/ Opening Hours: 10:00-17:00/ Free admission Transportation: Take a taxi from Jeju International Airport (50-minute travel time).