Jeju (Cheju) Island, South Korea: The volcano land

Aug 3, 2011

Jeju Island is also called “the island of God”. It is oval shaped island located in South Korea. The most striking feature of this island is its volcanoes. According to geologists, the islands itself have been formed about 12 million years ago due to a volcanic eruption. It has about 368 volcanoes over its surface (few of them are dormant, while some being active). It also has about 160 volcanic caves beneath its earth’s surface. The biggest mountain belonging to this island is Hallasion Mountain, which is 1950 meters above the sea level.

It’s not only a place for visiting and outing, but it also has a very vast biological diversity. For this diversity, it is also called “The Living Ecological Park”. There are different classes of plants and animals, which are yet to be explored. It has world’s smallest plant “Smooth Lip Symbodium”, which is only 2 centimeters long.

The island is full of pleasure. It is unique in itself in terms of natural beauty, pleasant weather, high water falls, and unseen volcanoes. Jeju Island has been given a place in UNESCO – World’s natural beauty heritage list.

Photo By: Carl MiKoy