Jeju Island Flight & Hotel (Airtel) Package from Seoul/ Busan
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The facts
Hallasan, standing 1,950m above sea level as the highest mountain in South Korea, is a dormant volcano with a lake crater at its summit. The entire area has been designated as a nature preservation zone in an effort to protect the rare plants and animals that inhabit the mountain park. Every season at Hallasan presents a different and spectacular view, but it is most renown for its springtime beauty, when the azaleas are in full bloom.
Hallasan is located in the southernmost part of Korea, on Jeju Island. Clouds ring the summit, and snow covers its peaks during winter, bringing to mind a snowy kingdom. The first glimpse of a beautiful scarlet sun rising in the east can be caught from here, and the blazing sunsets are likewise spectacular. Folklore had it that a benevolent wizards existed on the mountain, and that they entertained themselves at the lake crater while riding on white deer. That is why the lake is called “Baekrokdam” (Hundred Deer Lake).
Hallasan is one of the 3 main mountains of Korea. The wide variety of plants and animals prompted its naming as Natural Monument No. 182-1 in October 1966, due to the high academic value of the various species, and it is now protected by law. It was designated a National Park in March 1970.
The whole area of Hallsan Mountain including the peak is called Hallsan National Park, which was designated as the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.
There are a total of six courses that you can climb but only two (Gwaneumsa Trail and Seongpanak Trail) go up to the peak where Baengnokdam Lake 백록담 is situated.
The shortest way is Youngsil course that is called the most beautiful course.
Youngsil means house of gods.
In autumn, Hallasan is very beautiful. The leaves of the tress turn into magnificent red and yellow color. If you go to Hallasan in early and mid November, you can see the red and yellow leaves covered by snow near the top of the mountain. Its snowy scenery is particularly even more beautiful.
Hallasan is located in the southernmost part of Korea, on Jeju Island. Clouds ring the summit, and snow covers its peaks during winter, bringing to mind a snowy kingdom. The first glimpse of a beautiful scarlet sun rising in the east can be caught from here, and the blazing sunsets are likewise spectacular. Folklore had it that a benevolent wizards existed on the mountain, and that they entertained themselves at the lake crater while riding on white deer. That is why the lake is called “Baekrokdam” (Hundred Deer Lake).
Hallasan is one of the 3 main mountains of Korea. The wide variety of plants and animals prompted its naming as Natural Monument No. 182-1 in October 1966, due to the high academic value of the various species, and it is now protected by law. It was designated a National Park in March 1970.
The whole area of Hallsan Mountain including the peak is called Hallsan National Park, which was designated as the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.
There are a total of six courses that you can climb but only two (Gwaneumsa Trail and Seongpanak Trail) go up to the peak where Baengnokdam Lake 백록담 is situated.
The shortest way is Youngsil course that is called the most beautiful course.
Youngsil means house of gods.
In autumn, Hallasan is very beautiful. The leaves of the tress turn into magnificent red and yellow color. If you go to Hallasan in early and mid November, you can see the red and yellow leaves covered by snow near the top of the mountain. Its snowy scenery is particularly even more beautiful.
Address
산182 Odeung-dong, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Opening Hours
- Mon
- 12:00 ~ 16:00
- Tue
- 12:00 ~ 16:00
- Wed
- 12:00 ~ 16:00
- Thu
- 12:00 ~ 16:00
- Fri
- 12:00 ~ 16:00
- Sat
- 12:00 ~ 16:00
- Sun
- 12:00 ~ 16:00
Closed days
Trail time: Ascending- Earliest 12:00/ Descending: Latest 16:00
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Charis S
There are 3 routes to hike.
I took the shortest/fastest route which was around 6hrs+ to hike up and down, which of course does not lead me to the peak of the mountain. If you wanna reach the peak of the mountain you would have to take the longer route which is 12 hours or more, I won't recommend if you have 0 experience in hiking. The shortest route is good enough:)
Pros
- Absolutely STUNNING once you have reached the top, if only I can share the video I took at the peak.
- Good form of exercising haha
Cons
- Very tiring. I took the shortest route but I was dying at the end of the day.
- You will get sunburns, mosquito bites and all sort of insects including snakes (don't go if you are scared)
Note: Please make sure you wear proper attire and shoes (running shoes or tracking shoes. Actually trekking shoes are preferred, some parts of the tracks are pretty rocky)
FOOD & WATER.
- They have a stopover hut at the middle once you have completed hiking up, but they only serve cup noodles. I recommend you to bring bananas, kimbap, bread or whatever that gives you fuel. The hike is tiring!
- There are 1 or 2 water stations located in the route but I wasnt able to find them.
You can find a toilet near the stopover hut however, I literally had to hold my breath even before I stepped in. I can never forget that experience, the smell was really bad. You can't help it when you really need the loo..
I took the shortest/fastest route which was around 6hrs+ to hike up and down, which of course does not lead me to the peak of the mountain. If you wanna reach the peak of the mountain you would have to take the longer route which is 12 hours or more, I won't recommend if you have 0 experience in hiking. The shortest route is good enough:)
Pros
- Absolutely STUNNING once you have reached the top, if only I can share the video I took at the peak.
- Good form of exercising haha
Cons
- Very tiring. I took the shortest route but I was dying at the end of the day.
- You will get sunburns, mosquito bites and all sort of insects including snakes (don't go if you are scared)
Note: Please make sure you wear proper attire and shoes (running shoes or tracking shoes. Actually trekking shoes are preferred, some parts of the tracks are pretty rocky)
FOOD & WATER.
- They have a stopover hut at the middle once you have completed hiking up, but they only serve cup noodles. I recommend you to bring bananas, kimbap, bread or whatever that gives you fuel. The hike is tiring!
- There are 1 or 2 water stations located in the route but I wasnt able to find them.
You can find a toilet near the stopover hut however, I literally had to hold my breath even before I stepped in. I can never forget that experience, the smell was really bad. You can't help it when you really need the loo..
Danbi H
Halla mountain is do beautiful. Even if climbing halla mountain is so tired, but it's worth it.
CJ N
A must if you are visiting the island. It is a decent climb but not unmanagable. Love the view of from up top.
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