Jeju could also be an island, however it’s South Korea<\/a>\u2018s largest island and a lot bigger than what most people might imagine \u2013 it\u2019s greater than twice as massive as Singapore! Most folks advocate self-driving round Jeju for essentially the most flexibility and so you may attain extra distant locations across the island, however renting a automobile is probably not the most affordable or most sensible choice particularly when by yourself. I visited Jeju solo in September 2022 and took a mix of buses and taxis to discover, and thought I\u2019d share my tips about taking public transport in Jeju and exploring Jeju and not using a automobile for anybody planning on doing the identical.<\/p>\n I’ve a Class 3 automobile driving license in Singapore and whereas I\u2019m open to the thought of driving in international international locations to get round, I normally keep away from renting a automobile if I\u2019m travelling solo as a result of I get a bit nervous on the thought of driving alone in an unfamiliar place. Oddly sufficient I\u2019m blissful to leap on a scooter (particularly on cute little islands with little visitors), however not a lot by myself.<\/p>\n Expensive for one individual:<\/strong> on common, renting a automobile was going to price me at the least 120,000 KRW (S$120) per day. This price is certainly okay with you have got at the least one different individual to separate it with, however not one thing I used to be prepared to pay by myself.<\/p>\n Heavy visitors:<\/strong> Jeju visitors could be fairly heavy particularly in and across the main metropolis areas like Jeju City and Seogwipo. You will run into peak time visitors jams in these areas. Isn\u2019t it at all times higher to have the ability to house out in a visitors jam than must drive by it?<\/p>\n Unfamiliar roads\/signage:<\/strong> Korea drives on the proper aspect of the street, whereas Singapore drives on the left aspect, so it will take some adjustment for me to get used to the course modifications. Also I must depend on GPS to navigate and I believe I\u2019d be wired looking for my manner and unable to simply recognize the surroundings and drive. I\u2019d be alright to drive with at the least one different individual with me to assist me out, however I didn\u2019t need to do that by myself.<\/p>\n A word that you will want to apply on your International Driving Permit (IDP)<\/strong> should you plan to drive in Korea \u2013 pop by AA and it\u2019s finished fairly shortly for $20. I obtained mine finished for this journey however ended up not utilizing it.<\/p>\n Another factor about Korea is that for worldwide licenses, you completely can not hire a bike\/scooter (A category on the IDP) with only a automobile license (B class on the IDP) sadly, which was an issue for me on the island of Udo the place the principle mode of transport are these electrical scooters\/bike automobiles.<\/p>\n Can you discover Jeju and not using a automobile? I did it! I spent 10 days in Jeju and break up up my journey into completely different segments so I may scale back the quantity of lengthy transits crossing the island. For instance, getting from Aewol to Seogwipo takes at the least an hour even by automobile.<\/p>\n The least expensive and best solution to get round Jeju is to hop onto one among their public buses. Jeju has a reasonably in depth community of buses categorised into 4 completely different bus varieties with their very own assigned color.<\/p>\n Red:<\/span><\/strong> Express intercity buses <\/strong>\u2013 should you\u2019re based mostly in Seogwipo, that is the quickest manner so that you can get from Jeju airport.<\/p>\n Blue:<\/span><\/strong> Intercity buses \u2013 these go between cities however cease at many small stops alongside the way in which.<\/strong> The buses that I took essentially the most have been in all probability 201 and 202 that circle the island alongside the coast from Jeju City to Seogwipo \u2013 201 covers the east aspect whereas 202 covers the west aspect. They should not a foul solution to take pleasure in seeing the island for affordable, however they are often fairly gradual as they cease at each cease alongside the way in which.<\/p>\n Green:<\/span><\/strong> City buses<\/strong> \u2013 these cowl shorter routes with the town<\/p>\n Yellow:<\/span><\/strong> Tourist buses \u2013 these cease at main vacationer stops across the island. <\/strong>There is a west loop and an east loop<\/p>\n If you might be commuting to or from the airport, I took one among these buses and it even had a multilingual information on board who helped passengers type out which cease they wanted to cease at.<\/p>\n Learn extra about Jeju\u2019s bus system<\/a> or seek for Jeju\u2019s bus routes<\/a> to plan your journey.<\/p>\n Bus stops in Jeju can vary from primary signposts with some paper schedules, or fancier coated shelters with an interactive contact display that reveals you the arrival of the numerous buses on the bus cease, and you should utilize it to have a look at different bus routes. Ideally you\u2019d need to have Naver Maps (extra on that beneath) available so that you aren\u2019t caught and not using a clue even if you’re at a primary bus cease with no digital signage.<\/p>\n Remember to hail your bus:<\/strong> Buses could not at all times cease in any respect stops, so make certain to flag down your bus should you see it coming.<\/p>\n Jeju\u2019s buses are fairly wonderful for vacationers even when they don\u2019t perceive Korean. Most buses have a TV display in entrance that mechanically pronounces the subsequent cease\u2019s title and reveals the route and following stops. For sure stops there are even English bulletins, so it\u2019s fairly simple to maintain monitor of the place you might be particularly when you have Naver Maps that can assist you see if you’re approaching your vacation spot.<\/p>\n How to sign your cease:<\/strong> whenever you hear your cease being introduced, hit the cease button and begin getting ready to disembark.<\/p>\n The buses that I took essentially the most usually have been in all probability 201 and 202. These are blue intercity buses that circle the island alongside the coast from Jeju City to Seogwipo \u2013 201 covers the east aspect whereas 202 covers the west aspect. They should not a foul solution to take pleasure in seeing the island for affordable, however they are often fairly gradual as they cease at each cease alongside the way in which.<\/p>\n Tip:<\/strong> if you’re planning to journey a protracted distance alongside the coast, it is perhaps less expensive to take a bus moderately than a cab that takes about the identical period of time. For instance, I took the bus again from Seopjikoji Beach (east) to Seogwipo (south) \u2013 the journey by taxi would have taken about 1 hour and price about 39,000 KRW, whereas the bus trip took simply 10 minutes longer and price simply 1,200 KRW.<\/p>\n In Jeju,\u00a0Naver Maps<\/a>\u00a0is important for taking public transport as it really works out the space by driving, in addition to the bus timings, arrival and connections. It\u2019s helpful to gauge how lengthy or tough it is perhaps to get to a sure place.<\/p>\n There is an English map interface that you should utilize to look, however generally the spelling\/areas of the English names aren\u2019t at all times correct, so having the Hangul title or deal with available to look can also be helpful, or you are able to do so visually should you can kinda learn Korean. I normally bookmark the placement as soon as I’ve discovered it.<\/p>\n How to entry Naver maps:<\/strong> Download\u00a0Naver Maps app from the Apple App Store<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Google Play retailer<\/a>. You\u2019ll want to enroll in a Naver account to make use of it but it surely\u2019s free and simple to do. WIth an account, you may as well save places to lists and rename them to a extra acquainted\/English title if it’s essential to.<\/p>\n Having a T-Money card is important for taking the bus anyplace in Korea. You preload the cardboard with some money and faucet on the reader as you enter and exit the bus. You will pay with money on the bus should you do must, however fumbling with cash on the door isn’t any enjoyable in any respect.<\/p>\n Besides being extra handy, the T-Money charge is normally barely cheaper than the money charge (about 100 KRW cheaper for adults) and you may get switch reductions inside half an hour if you must do a couple of bus hops \u2013 simply make certain to faucet out on the exit.\u00a0<\/p>\n A T-Money card is reasonable \u2013 the usual charge is 2,500 KRW (fancier designs could price extra) and it doesn\u2019t expire both so you may at all times reuse it on future journeys. Foreigners may also get the Korea Tour Card<\/a> for 4,000 KRW which you should utilize as a T-Money card and provides you further attraction perks. (If you have got an Android cellphone, there’s a Korea Tour Card app<\/a> which helps you to use the cardboard in your cellphone, however the opinions look\u2026 not nice)<\/p>\n How to cost T-Money card in Jeju:<\/strong> Because there aren’t any subways right here, you will have to discover a comfort retailer (CU, 7-eleven and many others) to cost your T-Money card, which for some odd cause can solely be finished in CASH<\/span> on the counter (it is among the few belongings you\u2019ll want bodily cash for in all of South Korea, extra information right here<\/a>) and also you cost in increments of 1,000 KRW. Check out the KTO website for an in depth rundown on using transportation playing cards in Korea<\/a>.<\/p>\n Where to purchase and cost T-Money card at Jeju Airport:<\/strong> If you propose to take the bus as quickly as you landing at Jeju Airport, there are CU and 7-eleven shops inside the constructing on the higher ranges the place you should buy a T-money card and cost it. Make certain you have got money for that.<\/p>\n Sometimes buses aren\u2019t essentially the most environment friendly solution to get round, particularly in additional distant areas the place there\u2019s a protracted watch for the subsequent bus or the bus takes a really winding route. I used to be carrying a bigger suitcase on this journey and a taxi undoubtedly was a extra snug solution to journey.\u00a0<\/p>\n I had no issues getting a taxi all through my time in Jeju, nor was it too costly. My most costly rides have been roughly hour lengthy journeys from Gwakji Beach to Seogwipo (about 43,000 KRW) and Seogwipo to Seongsan Harbour (about 46,000 KRW). My different shorter journeys ranged from 5,000-15,000 KRW.<\/p>\n Kakao T<\/a>\u00a0is a extremely helpful app the place you may simply guide a taxi. You can key within the data or set location through map so that you received\u2019t even have to fret about communication points with the motive force and you’ll monitor the route in your cellphone. It has an entire host of capabilities however I\u2019ve actually solely used it for getting a taxi.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve used Grab or Uber earlier than you\u2019ll discover it comparable \u2013 enter your vacation spot, request your taxi and you’ll see how far\/close to the motive force is and monitor your route as properly.<\/p>\n Download Kakao T from\u00a0Apple App Store<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Google Play retailer<\/a>. You\u2019ll have to obtain Kakao Talk and join a free Kakao account to make use of, and you should utilize your personal cellphone quantity (no want Korean quantity) as properly to confirm the account.<\/p>\n In phrases of creating cost, choose Pay Direct to Driver<\/strong> whenever you make your reserving since you received\u2019t have the ability to hyperlink your bank card immediately and not using a Korean ID. All the taxis I took have been in a position to take bank card, so that you don\u2019t have to fret about dealing with money both \u2013 my\u00a0Wise card<\/a>\u00a0[referral link<\/em>] labored in most locations all throughout Korea together with the taxis and I appreciated how simple it was to transform SGD to KRW and the charges have been a lot better than the cash changer.<\/p>\n I can not stress how essential it’s to have knowledge<\/strong>\u00a0when attempting to navigate in South Korea \u2013 I obtained a limiteless knowledge plan so I by no means needed to fear about utilizing maps and translations or attempting to hail a rideshare.<\/p>\n Data isn\u2019t that costly and there are many web sites providing completely different plans and methods to attach. See what works finest for you, however right here\u2019s a fast run-down of what\u2019s obtainable:<\/p>\nWhy I selected to not drive in Jeju<\/h2>\n
Where I travelled in Jeju<\/h2>\n
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Public buses in Jeju<\/h2>\n
Signage at jeju bus stops<\/h3>\n
Signage on Jeju Buses<\/h3>\n
Ring Routes: 201 and 202<\/h3>\n
How to take public bus in Jeju<\/h2>\n
Use Naver Maps to examine bus routes and arrival instances<\/h3>\n
Get a T-Money Card to pay for bus rides<\/h3>\n
Taxis in Jeju<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How to take taxi in Jeju<\/h2>\n
Use Kakao T App to guide taxis<\/h3>\n
Pay taxi fare with bank card<\/h3>\n
Stay related: Data choices<\/h2>\n
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