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South Korea | Jeju Island 3 Days & 3 Nights Free Travel Guide: Must-Visit Attractions, Food Recommendations & Itinerary Planning [2025 Update]
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South Korea | Jeju Island 3 Days & 3 Nights Free Travel Guide: Must-Visit Attractions, Food Recommendations & Itinerary Planning [2025 Update]

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最新编辑 2025年05月06日
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How to Spend Three Days in Jeju Island? This comprehensive guide covers all the must-see attractions, local delicacies, transportation tips, and a detailed itinerary to help you explore South Korea’s most stunning island with ease. Whether you’re drawn to breathtaking natural landscapes, fresh seafood, or trendy photo spots, this guide has everything you need for a perfect trip.
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Essential Packing ListMust-Have Apps for Jeju Island TravelMust-Try FoodsShopping TipsTax Refund Guide (Jeju Tax Refund Instructions)Jeju Island 4D3N ItineraryDay 1: Arrival in Jeju IslandDay 2: Hotel – Udo Island – Seongsan Ilchulbong – HotelDay 3: Hotel – Handam Coastal Trail【한담동】– Duty-Free ShopDay 4: Hotel – Hamdeok Beach【함덕해수욕장】– Woljeong-ri – Airport

Essential Packing List

When preparing for your trip to Jeju Island, be sure to bring the following items to help you handle a variety of situations with ease:
  • Passport: A must for international travel.
  • Pen: For filling out immigration forms.
  • Universal Power Adapter: Compatible with plugs in different countries to ensure your devices stay charged.
  • SIM Card: It’s recommended to purchase a local SIM card in advance for internet access.
  • Cash: Prepare around 1,000 RMB per person for unexpected needs.
  • Transportation Card: Available at convenience stores; one card can be shared by two people.
  • Visa Credit Card: Widely accepted internationally.
  • Toothbrush and Toothpaste: Some hotels do not provide these.
  • Power Bank: Keep your phone charged on the go.
  • Digestive Medicine: To prevent stomach discomfort from unfamiliar food.

Must-Have Apps for Jeju Island Travel

To make your trip to Jeju Island more convenient, it is recommended to download the following mobile apps:
  • KakaoMap: Offers detailed public transportation and walking directions.
  • Naver Map: Another widely used navigation app.
  • Papago: A real-time translation app to help communicate with locals.
  • Kakao T: A taxi-hailing app for easy transportation.
  • MangoPlate: Similar to Yelp, helps you find good places to eat.

Must-Try Foods

Don’t miss out on these iconic Jeju dishes:
  • Starbucks Limited Editions: Special drinks unique to Jeju.
  • Loopy Ice Cream: A refreshing treat for hot summer days.
  • Grilled Black Pork【하여금 흑돼지 전문점】: Jeju’s most famous specialty.
  • BHC Fried Chicken: Korean-style fried chicken, perfect for a late-night snack.
  • Chicken Feet, Shin Ramyun, Tteokbokki: Local snacks that give a taste of Korean food culture.

Shopping Tips

Olive Young Shopping Tips
  • Alkaline Pretzels: 1,900–2,300 KRW, buy 2 get 1 free. The chocolate flavor is highly recommended.
  • Bagel Chips: 2,700 KRW, buy 2 get 1 free.
  • Tax Refund: Use Alipay to claim a 50 CNY coupon for purchases over 100 CNY. Spend over 20,000 KRW to get a 6% tax refund.
Chilseong-ro Shopping Street【칠성로 쇼핑거리】: Jeju’s shopping paradise with a wide selection of food and local specialties. Highly recommended.

Tax Refund Guide (Jeju Tax Refund Instructions)

After shopping in Jeju, you can conveniently get a tax refund. Here’s how:
  1. Go to the Gate 5 Refund Machine, or use the “Tax Refund” function in Alipay beforehand.
  1. You can also complete the procedure opposite Gate 16.
  1. Pick up your goods opposite Gate 20.

Jeju Island 4D3N Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Jeju Island

After arriving at 21:35, check in at 【인덱스호텔제이드림】. For a late-night snack, visit 【치킨 제주삼무공원점】, just 122 meters from the hotel.

Day 2: Hotel – Udo Island – Seongsan Ilchulbong – Hotel

  1. Hotel【인덱스호텔제이드림】→ Jeju Bus Terminal【제주버스터미널(종점)】
    1. From Summu Park → Bus Terminal: Bus【440/355-1/355-4/444/461】, 1,150 KRW, 15 min
    2. Taxi: 9 min, 4,400 KRW (~23 RMB)
  1. Bus Terminal → Seongsan Port
    1. Bus 111, 11 stops, 1.5 hrs, 3,000 KRW
    2. Bus 211/212, 58 stops, 1.5 hrs, 1,150 KRW
  1. Seongsan Port → Udo Island
    1. Ferry ticket: 10,000 KRW, 15 min
    2. Departs every 30 min. Go at 10:30, return by 16:00
  1. Getting around Udo
    1. Shuttle bus: 8,000 KRW (one ticket covers the whole route)
    2. Rent an electric bike: 10,000 KRW for 3 hours, takes 3–4 hrs to circle the island
  1. Seongsan Port【성산항】→ Seongsan Ilchulbong【성산일출봉】
    1. Walk 1.3 km, 20 min
    2. 1-stop bus ride: Bus【112/111】, 10 min, 2,000 KRW
  1. Seongsan Ilchulbong【성산일출봉】→ Jeju Bus Terminal
    1. Bus 112, 15 stops, 1h15min, 3,000 KRW
  1. Bus Terminal → Hotel or Black Pork BBQ【하여금 흑돼지 전문점】
    1. Taxi: 9 min, 5,300 KRW
    2. Taxi: 12 min, 6,600 KRW
Recommended Sights & Food:
  • Seobin White Sand Beach 📍제주 제주시 우도면 우도해안길 254
  • Near Black Sand Beach 📍제주 제주시 우도면 우도해안길 1122 1층 (Prince Ramen)
  • On-Off 📍제주 제주시 우도면 우도해안길 876 온오프 (Reportedly not tasty)
  • Blanc rocher 📍 제주 제주시 우도면 연평리 712-1 (Coffee shop, try the peanut latte)
  • Grilled Pork 📍하여금 흑돼지 전문점

Day 3: Hotel – Handam Coastal Trail【한담동】– Duty-Free Shop

  1. Hotel → Handam Coastal Trail
    1. Walk 350m to Yeondong Hanil City Park bus stop, 6 min
    2. Take Bus 202 (direct), 50 min to 【한담동】
    3. Walk along the coast for about 15 min
  1. Handam → ☕️Lazypump Café, 10 min walk
    1. Café: Lazypump – ocean view with a seaside piano
Food Recommendations
  • Lazypump
  • 은혜전복: Abalone feast, around 100 RMB/person
  • Noraba Seafood Noodles【노라바】: Open 10:00–17:00, self-check-in system, requires local number
  • 제주광해 애월점: Korean cuisine

Day 4: Hotel – Hamdeok Beach【함덕해수욕장】– Woljeong-ri – Airport

  1. Hotel【인덱스호텔제이드림】→ Hamdeok Beach → 🍽️Haenyeo Kimbap
    1. Hotel → Jeju Bus Terminal: 7 stops, 8 min
    2. Bus Terminal → Hamdeok: 9 stops, 32 min
Food Recommendations
  • Haenyeo Kimbap 해녀김밥 본점
  • Black Pork BBQ 곱들락 함덕흑돼지
  • Black Pork BBQ 함덕흑돼지우돈향 함덕점
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