The stadium on Jeju Island. (Allsport)
OUR GUIDE TO JEJU
Jeju-do, or Jeju Island, is known as the "Island of the Gods" and is Korea's largest island.
An hour's flight south of Seoul Jeju is a beautiful, scenic island which is a popular venue for holidaying Koreans and Japanese.
Tourism has therefore become one of the main industries on the island alongside fishing and agriculture.
Accommodation:
There are plenty of hotels on the island, with several ion the city of Seogwipo, where the World Cup stadium is located.
All budgets are catered for.
Some of the more deluxe hotels offer stunning views of the sea, while one encompasses Ora Country Club, an international 36-hole golf course.
Places of Interest:
Yongduam Rock: Lava formation which lies just west of Jeju City and resembles a dragon's head.
Jeju Folklore and Natural History Museum: Museum which features plants, animals and minerals native to the island.
Mout Hallasan: Extinct volcano which towers over the island. Its peak is visible from nearly all of the island.
Sangumburi Crater: Along with Baengnokdam Lake and Sunrise Peak, this is one of three major craters on the island. Covering 290,000 square metres, it is home to 420 species of plants and is best viewed in the summer.
Hyeopjaegul Cave: Cave containing stunning stalagtites and stalagmites.
Local Delicacies:
Given Jeju's status as one of the biggest fishing ports in Korea, fresh fish, sea cucumber and other sea creatures are delicacies.
The weather conditions are ideal for growing pineapples and tangerines, while shitake mushrooms and locally-made honey are also popular.
Where To Eat:
Seogwipo contains a string of restaurants offering anything from fish shoup through to noodle soup.
Among the most popular restaurants in the city are Chilsip-ri Galchi and the Jinju Restaurant.
To the World Cup stadium:
The stadium is a 40-minute car journey from Jeju Airport, or 50 minutes from Jeju Port.
From the Seogwipo Jungang Rotary (Inter-city bus terminal), it is a 15-minute ride.
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