DISCOVER JEJU AND SEOUL
===========================================
HALLASAN MOUNTAIN WITH OHANA ADVENTURE
12 to 18 May 2025
I with two other researchers from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FKM) at UTM visited Jeju and Seoul in March 2016 as part of our research collaboration.
We had the chance to witness Allah's creation, the splendour of Mount Halla, while we were in Jeju. I decided that I will climb this mountain someday, insya Allah.
When I took part in Falljaren Classic (FC) Denmark July 2019, I was really pleased with the tip-top management and services given by FC staff during the expedition.
When FC Korea debuted in 2019, I was thrilled to see Hallasan as one of its components. Tickets frequently sold out within 30 minutes of opening, though, because it was extremely popular.
When I began hiking Bukit Melati weekly with family and friends after retiring in 2024, I shared my wish about wanting to climb Mount Halla and see the beauty of Hallasan.
One day, Dr. Liyana, my niece, shared about climbing Mount Halla with Ohana Adventure. Our plan then started, with eight people travelling to Jeju and Hallasan via Ohana Adventure. The eight of us are my brother Dr. Azhar and his wife K Hae, my sister Idah, my niece Dr. Liyana, Idah's neighbour Sa'adie and her sister Ros, my son Aiman, and I. Total participants joining the trip are 15 plus representative from Ohana Adventure, Mr. Aisy.
Here are my stories.
*********************************************************
DAY 1: TRIP TO JEJU 
WITH OHANA ADV
WITH OHANA ADV12 May 2025
6:15 pm - Checked in Scoot Airline at Counter Z Klia2
9:00 pm - Departure Gate at P4
9:45 pm - The plane Scoot TR 469 took off from KLIA2 to Changi Airport
10:45 pm - Touched down at Terminal 1 Changi Airport, and we transferred to Departure Gate C11
13 May 2025
12:40 am - The plane Scoot TR 812 took off from Changi Airport to Jeju Airport
6:50 am - Touched down at Jeju Airport, and we had our breakfast while waiting for the representative from Ohana Adventure to come and pick us up.
9:15 am - Meet & Greet Ohana Adventure representative Mr. Aish. After putting our luggages inside the small bus, we went to some interesting places:
β’ Jeju Horse Lighthouse
β’ Yeong Dom Pond
β’ Yeong Dom Rock
β’ Jeju Rainbow Coastal Road
1:00 pm - We had our lunch, the local dish, at Pollack Stew Restaurant
3:00 pm - Jeju Dongmun Market
4:00 pm - Check-in Masil Guest House & Solat Jamak Zohor Asar.
β’ Briefing for tomorrow
β’ Grocery shopping for tomorrow's supplies
β’ Rest, solat & Sleep
DAY 2: TRIP TO JEJU WITH OHANA ADV
WITH OHANA ADV14 May 2025
4:00 am - Solat subuh and breakfast
6:00 am - Group photo and start hiking through Seongpanak Trail (Height - 750 m).
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Hallasan (Korean: νλΌμ°) is a shield volcano comprising much of Jeju Island in South Korea. Its summit, at 1,947 m (6,388 ft), is the highest point in the country. The area around the mountain is a designated national park, named Hallasan National Park.
Hallasan is commonly considered to be one of the three main mountains of South Korea, along with Jirisan and Seoraksan. (Wikipedia)
There are four Hallasan trails on and around the mountain, but only two of these trails will take you all the way up to the volcanoβs crater lip β the Gwaneumsa trail, and the Seongpanak trail:
1. Gwaneumsa Trail β 8.7km (one-way)
2. Seongpanak Trail β 9.6km (one-way)
3. Eorimok Trail β 4.7km (one-way)
4. Yeongsil Trail β 3.7km (one-way)
7:47 am - Sokbat Shelter - pit stop 1
9:47 am - Jindallaebat Shelter - pit stop 2
The final steep trail begins after the Jindallaebat shelter.
This final portion of Hallasan Summit at Baengnokdam, and Jindallaebat and is only 2.3 km in length. However, it is the steepest section of the trail.
This portion of trail really tests your patience and perseverance
.
.During our hike, the area around Jindallaebat is covered in vividly purple azalea blossoms.
Jindallae means βazaleaβ in Korean.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
12:00 pm - Reach Baengnokdam the Hallasan Summit.
1:05 pm - Start descending.
5:00 pm - Reach Seongpanak Entrance, solat Jamak Zohor and Asar and return to Guesthouse.
7:00 pm - Dinner,solat & rest
DAY 3: TRIP TO JEJU WITH OHANA ADV
WITH OHANA ADV15 May 2025
6:00 am - Breakfast
Handam Coastal Trail, also known as the Gwakgeum Olle Trail, is established along the shore from Aewol Port to Gwakjigwamul Beach. It beautifully harmonizes with the surrounding landscape. The trail runs 1.2 kilometers and visitors can walk on this coastal trail as waves crash right next to them.
12:30 pm - Lunch local dish at Bom Yuoreum gauel Gyuwul or Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter Kalban Restauran.
1:16 pm - To Hyeop-jae Beach
Hyeopjae Beach (νμ¬ν΄μμμ₯) is located on the west side of Hanrim-eup, and is part of Hanrim Park. The beautiful white color of the sand comes from the large amounts of crushed seashells that have been mixed in with the sand. The long seashore stretches for 9 km and has cobalt colored seawater and evergreen forests scattered around the vicinity, making the scenery very beautiful. Just off the beach is Biyangdo Island. The white sandy beach is about 20 meters long, and the water is 1.2 meters deep.
4:00 pm - Saebyeol Volcanic Hill.
Weβre supposed to climb the Saebyeol Volcanic Hill, however due to the foggy weather we headed back to our guesthouse.
5:00 pm - Solat, dinner and rest
DAY 4: TRIP TO JEJU WITH OHANA ADV
WITH OHANA ADV16 May 2025
6:00 am - To Seongsan Ilchulbong
It is a volcano on eastern Jeju Island, in Seongsan-ri, Jeju Province.
It is 182 meters high and has a volcanic crater at the top.
However, due to the foggy weather we could not see volcanic crater at the peak.
9:00 am - To Gwangchigi beach
Gwangchigi Beach islocated on the east side of Jeju. It is the only beach where you can see the side view of Seongsan Ilchulbong.
11:00 am - Lunch local dish seafood at Nuga Bokkeum Naega Bokkeum Restaurant.
1:00 pm - Jeju Folk Village
Jeju Folk Village reproduces the old life of Jeju in the 19th century. More than 100 traditional Jeju houses and folk culture are being recreated and exhibited through archival research. The village is planted with local trees and flowers from Jeju and Korea, so visitors can enjoy flowers in all seasons. It features themed exhibition halls, model houses, and traditional folk games, attracting numerous visitors.
3:00 pm - Jeongbang Waterfall
Due to the rain and Public Alert by Jeju Authority, we decided not to go down to see the Waterfall because the path towards the waterfall was slippery.
5:00 pm - Back to our Guest house, solat, dinner and rest
DAY 5: TRIP TO JEJU WITH OHANA ADV
17 May 2025
8:00 am - By bus to Jusangjeolli Cliff
Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff is a stone pillar formed by lava that flowed out of the crater and contracted as it cooled rapidly. It is characterized by its polygonal staircase-like form. The stones are 30 to 40 meters high, hexagonal in shape, and line the coast for about 1 kilometer. The constant crashing of the waves is a highlight not to be missed.
10:30 am - To Yongmeori Coast
Yongmeorihaean Coast (μ©λ¨Έλ¦¬ν΄μ)
The name Yongmeori Coast got its name because the beach looks like a dragon that is jumping into the ocean with its head raised (βYongβ means dragon and βMeoriβ means head in Korean).
Yongmeori is a sandstone bed created by layers of sand that have been deposited for tens of millions of years.
1:00 pm - Lunch local dish - seafood and grilled mackerel
2:30 pm - Usulloc Tea Garden and Innisfree Jeju House
Initially, Jeju Island was barren land covered only with rocks and whipped by wild winds from tge surrounding ocean. In the beginning, it was no-man's land even by the local standard.
Using modern technology to maximize all aspects of the land's natural resources at every step in the cultivation process, Osulloc has established a high standard for the quality and service for their tea production.
There are 3 Osulloc Tea Farms on Jeju Island and each farm has unique geological characteristics and produces different types of tea.
Just a 3 minute walk from Usulloc Tea Garden, we can find Innisfree Jeju House to shop for Innisfree Cosmetics.
4:00 pm - Saebyelul Volcanic Hill
Saebyeol Oreum, a volcanic cone, is most well-known for its beautiful shape and fact that you can see almost all of the nearby landscape when at its top. Every year, Jeju hosts the Jongwol Daeboreum Fire Festival on the first full moon of the lunar calendar where they light the pampas grass on Saebyeol Oreum on fire. This makes the entire surrounding area ignite in flames and becomes a once-in-a-lifetime sight. To the north, you can see a small thicket of trees, and burial mounds are found all around the base of the mountain. The mountain is 520 meters above sea level but it only takes about 30 minutes to hike to the top.
5:30 pm - Solat, dinner and rest.
+++++++==========================+++++++++++++
DAY 1: TRIP TO SEOUL - DIY
- DIY18 MAY 2025
5:00 am: Jeju Masil Guest House to Jeju International Airport and breakfast at Paris Baguette Jeju.
8:40 am: Flight to Seoul by T'Way Airline TW706 from Gate 4
9:55 am: Touch down Gimpo International Airport
10:30 am: AREX train to Seoul Station and it took approximately about 1 hour.
11:30 am: From Seoul Station, we took Subway to Heopyeong Station (1 stop).
12:00 pm: Put our luggage in a storage space @ our next guesthouse - Namsan Terrace. We can only check-in after 3 pm.
1:00 pm: Walk to Mari Meokja Halal Restaurant for our lunch.
The address:
Mari Meokja
1-10 3-Ga, Hoehyeon-dong, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
********
Korean side dishes or Banchan λ°μ°¬
Banchan are small side dishes served with rice in Korean cuisine, acting as a flavorful complement to the main meal. They are not considered appetizers, but rather a part of the complete dining experience, enhancing the taste of the rice and other dishes. Banchan can include various dishes like pickled vegetables, seasoned greens, and stir-fried items.
We noticed that restaurant in Jeju Restaurant provides more Banchan compared to in Seoul.
Place for solat is provided in this restaurant. Al hamdulillah we have a place for solat jamak Zohor Asar.
******
2:30 pm: Took a bus to Starfield Library
=======β’β’β’β’β’=====
Starfield Library
There are 2 Starfield Libraries -
a) Coex Mall
b) Suwon.
The one that we visited was in Starfield Library Coex Mall. The admission is free.
Covering an area of over 2,800 square meters, it houses more than 70,000 books and over 600 magazines.
======β’β’β’β’β’======
5:00 pm: Took a bus to Gwangjang Market.
Most of the shops closed at 5:30 pm.
5:30 pm: Photo shoot and strolled along the Cheonggyecheon Stream from Geangjang Market.
Strolled along the stream to Myeongdong Night Market.
Shopping 
time.
time.Dinner: Lamb kebab sedap (KRW12,000) and Blue Bottle Coffe (KRW7,000).
Kat Jeju KRW10,000 penuh meja & free coffee. Missing Jeju 
.
.8:40 pm: Took bus no 105 (1 stop), stopped by the nearby CU for groccery shopping.
Checked in Namsan Terrace.
Solat, dinner and rest.
DAY 2: TRIP TO SEOUL - DIY
- DIY19 May 2025
8:00 am: Jung-no Police Station to report missing item.
9:00 am: We had a photoshoot at the nearby garden, then rented a hanbok (Modern KRW30,000 and Traditional KRW15,000) for 2 hours.
9:40 am: Walked to the Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Gyeongbokgung Palace is the largest and most striking of the 5 grand palaces built during the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395 by King Taejo, this iconic landmark lets you experience life in Joseon-era Korea.
10:00 am Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony and photoshoot.
This guard changing tradition has been performed for centuries in Korea and is a symbol of the nation's rich culture and history.
The ceremony reenacts the custom of the royal court during the Joseon Dynasty to ensure the security of the king and his court.
At Gwanghwamun Gate, the main entrance to the palace, visitors can see the event twice a day at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. except Tuesdays, when Gyeongbokgung is closed.
12:00 pm: Walked to 3355 Hanbok Shop to return the hanbok. Walked to the opposite road to nearby bus stop, took Bus 151 and stopped at Lotte Department Store, Myeongdong.
1:00 pm: A visit to Apple Store Myeongdong.
3:00 pm: Lunch at Busan jip Halal Korean Restaurant.
Place for solat is provided in this restaurant.
Busan Jip
Korean Barbecue Restaurant
Address: 11-6 Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Besides the usual dish i.e. Rice, Korean spicy soft tofu stew with seafood (Haemul sundubu-jjigae: ν΄λ¬Ό μλλΆμ°κ°), Banchan and Korean Fried Chicken, we added Seafood Pancake or Haemul Pajeon in our menu
.
.****************
Korean Pancake
Pajeon is a Korean savory pancake made with scallions.
Pa means scallion (spring onion), and jeon means pan-fried battered food.
The most popular variation is made with seafood (haemul), hence the name haemul pajeon. Along with other savory pancakes such as kimchi jeon, buchjeon, and nokdujeon, itβs one of Koreaβs favorite snacks or appetizers.
1. Yachaejeon is a Korean vegetable pancake. This crispy, healthy, delicous, simple vegetarian pancake is a traditional Korean favorite with a lot of flavor and room for variation.
2. Seafood green onion pancake or Haemul Pajeon. Haemul pajeon is a popular Korean savory pancake made with scallions (spring onion) and seafood.
*******************
4:30 pm: Shopping time at Myeongdong
6:00 pm: Took Bus 105 back to Guest House
6:30 pm: Solat, dinner, packed our luggage and rest.
DAY 3: TRIP TO SEOUL - DIY
- DIY20 May 2025
Comments
Post a Comment