Volcanic Island Jejudo – South Korea (2. Western and Southern Jejudo loop)

Day 0 (Arrival at Jejudo)

Wanted to start my ride today but the bike shops were not opened on Sunday. Spent much of my time visiting the markets at Jeju-si. It’s tough finding a dorm bed at the guesthouses and I had to settle for a 30,000W motel. But it’s a nice motel and I stayed there for 2 days.

Kimchi and more kimchi at Dongmum market

Day 1 (Western and Southern Jejudo loop)


Mr Lee’s Bike Shop rents out scooters mostly. I requested for a normal motorcycle and he said he had just the right bike for me if I can wait. I spent the next hour at his shop surfing internet.

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Volcanic Island Jejudo – South Korea (1. Introduction)

Motorcycle: Hyosung RX125SM from Mr Lee’s Bike Shop at US$80 or 80,000 Won for 72 hours
Distance Covered: ~400KM
Reference: Lonely Planet South Korea and free local maps
Remarks: This ride is part of a longer trip to China, South Korea and Japan. While Jejudo is touristy, I was pleasantly surprised by its interesting sights and beautiful sceneries.

Route

Map of Jejudo and route taken

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