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The island of Jeju, the capital of the Jeju province in South Korea, is located off the southern coast of the country. Being a premier tourist attraction of the country, the city draws a large crowd of tourists with its scenic beaches, waterfalls, cliffs, caves and a soothing weather. Besides the capital Jeju (city), Seogwipo is another big city of the province. The hotels in Jeju are significant in offering a world of warm hospitality and comfort.

How to get Jeju

Jeju has frequent direct flights from almost every city in South Korea having an airport and some international flights as well. Jeju International Airport receive 6 international flights besides 12 local flights that ply regularly. This airport receive international flights from major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Beijing, Honk Kong, Taipei, Bangkok and so on.

Ferry services are also available from the mainland. But the ferry services are not very frequent and are slow as compared to other modes of transportation. These ferries are very cost effective as far as price is concerned. Ferry services are available from Busan, Mokpo and Incheon.

For getting around in the city, you can use buses and taxis, which serve as the main mode of transportation. The local people also prefer bicycles in the outskirts of Jeju.

Attraction

The biggest attraction of the city is the Jeju Fire Festival (Jeongwol Daeboreum). This traditional festival reflects the unique traditions of the island and is being held every year since 1997. This festival originated from the traditional harvesting of the grasses found in the local domestic farm animal pastures. These grasses were set to fire every winter by villagers to destroy harmful insects. This festival is celebrated with a lot of fanfare by bursting fireworks, performing traditional dance and so on.

Another attraction of Jeju is the Iho Beach at a distance of about 7 km east of Jeju city. This beach is popular for its two types of sand including the dark grey and yellow sand. Diving is one of the best adventure activities that can be enjoyed here. Other attractions here include Hallim Park, Manjanggul Lava-tube cave, and Gimnyeong Maze.

There are a large number of Hotels in Jeju including different motels, lodges and resorts offering variety of options for travelers to choose the best place to stay. Travelers seeking budget accommodation can stay at cheap hotels with good amenities. Families can choose the luxury hotels and resorts or even some good budget accommodations. You can book a hotel in Jeju with the help of the online Internet reservation facility. You can directly visit the official website of the hotel or use any other reliable website for booking.