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Travel Information 
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Travel Information on Cheju Island
Cheju island (Chejudo) has good road system consisted of 182km circuit road along seashore, connecting road from beach to central area and transversal road connected from north to south. Cheju's tourist attractions are mainly in seashore and there are 4 tour blocks of Cheju City, West Area, Seogwipo City and East Area. The usual tour course is starting form Cheju City using the circuit road to West Area and Seogwipo City and then East Area to Cheju City. The usual tour period is 3days and you can easily change schedule since you can move from Cheju City to any place with in 1 hour. Tourists generally stay on the island for at least two nights and three days.
Many tourists regard Sungsan`s Sunrise Peak as the most impressive tourist site in Cheju Island.
It should be, however, noted that people who haven`t seen the sun rise still choose the site as
the best place.
In order to watch the sunrise successfully from sungsan which is located at the east most of
Cheju Island, the accommodations should be arranged to nearby private residences or lodging
facilities. To get up early in the morning and climb up to the summit is to feel the ecstasy
of the sunrise.
The real value of Sungsan Sunrise Peak, unable to be described in words, can be actually felt.
Located at Sungsan-ri, Sungsan-up, Namcheju-kun, it takes about 1 hour 20 min. by local bus
departing Cheju Bus Terminal.
Mt. Halla is often said to be the only a mountain in Cheju Island and others are merely parasitic volcanos.
But there quite a number of mountains boasting their beauty although they may not be high or majestic
as that of Mt. Halla.
The legend has it that the waterfall was named after seven nymphs who assisted the heaven`s
emperor descended at night to bath and play in the water.
Flanked with dense trees are the three waterfalls providing magnificent sight to enjoy.
The first waterfall cascading from 22m high cliff into its pond is 21m deep, and then the second
waterfall continues until the water from the third waterfall flows into the ocean.
It is the best tourist site in Chungmun Tourist Resort Complex and the subtropical plants grow
on the walls of the gorge.
40 minutes by bus from the Cheju City bus terminal.
Looking at the waterfall that dashes into the sea with thunderous sounds gives a great impression
to the viewers. It attracts the people for having a force to refresh their minds.
10 minutes walk from downtown Seogwipo City. Other tourist sites to enjoy around the Chungbang
Waterfall are Sochongbang and Chungbang Cave. Lodging facilities are available such as Paradise
Hotel.
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Sungsan`s Sunrise Peak
Among many mountains, the most famous for picturesque scenery with mystic atmosphere and not to be
missed is Mt. Sanbang.
The legend has it that Mt. Sanbang was taken away from the tip of Mt. Halla ( the place became now Paeknokdam ).
The breathtaking beauty of the mountain attracts the visitors at first sight. Located at Sakye-ri, Andok-myon,
Namcheju-kun. It takes 55 min. by bus going to Sakye and 40 min. by local bus from Seogwipo City Bus Terminal.
Nearby places of interest are Yongmori Coast, Hwasun Beach and Cheju Sculpture Park.
