Jeju Island Solo Travel: Local Food and Three Instagram-Famous Spots by Bus

A flight from Taiwan to Jeju Island can take as little as two hours? Start planning your independent trip to Jeju now, and dive deep into its stunning natural scenery and distinctive cultural landmarks, feast on local specialty dishes, check off Instagram-worthy photo spots in person, and embark on an unforgettable adventure in South Korea.

Book that flight! A price comparison for Taiwan-to-Jeju flights

While plenty of airlines fly from Taiwan to South Korea, not all of them offer direct flights to Jeju — and the price gap between direct and connecting flights can be huge! Below is a 2025 price comparison table for flights from Taiwan to Jeju, so you can find the most cost-effective option for your trip:

2025 Jeju flight price comparison

Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)	Tigerair Taiwan	NT$7,428/person	Direct	~2 hours
	EASTAR JET	NT$8,403/person	Direct	~2-2.5 hours
	T'way Air	NT$9,899/person	Direct	~2-2.5 hours
	Korean Air	NT$15,275/person	Connecting	~6-8 hours
	Juneyao Airlines	NT$13,277/person	Connecting	~8-14 hours
Kaohsiung	Asiana Airlines	NT$24,103	Connecting	~11-15.5 hours
	EVA Air	NT$44,984	Connecting	~7-7.5 hours

Jeju's food scene draws foodies from everywhere

1. Black Pork Street

Jeju's "Black Pork Street" is famous, coming alive even more after dark, with freshly grilled black pork tempting every passerby — some foodies even travel long distances just to try Jeju's local black pork dishes.

2. Seomun Sashimi Street

Besides "Black Pork Street," Jeju's "Seomun Sashimi Street" is equally renowned. Jeju is still home to "haenyeo" (female free-divers)! That means the local seafood is incredibly fresh — sometimes it's still moving when it hits the table! Live octopus, abalone, sea urchin, conch, and sashimi are all must-try items for any foodie

3. Dongmun Traditional Market

Jeju's Dongmun Traditional Market has a long history and is the earliest permanent market established on the island. Open year-round, it's become one of Jeju's most iconic commercial hubs, mainly selling fruits and vegetables, seafood, herbs, grains, clothing, and folk crafts — its seafood is especially popular, with affordable prices leading many locals to buy fresh seafood to cook and enjoy at home.

Plenty of local bus routes to cover every stop on your itinerary

Getting around Jeju, you can rent a car and drive yourself, or take a local bus. Jeju's bus routes cover the entire island, split into express, trunk, branch, and circular routes, starting at just ₩1,200!

1. Bus routes and how to ride

• Express bus (red line): mainly connects 4 stops including the airport and transfer center, with each segment costing roughly ₩2,000-4,000.
• Trunk bus (blue line): runs along the city's main routes, with each segment costing roughly ₩1,200.
• Branch bus (green line): runs through smaller city streets and suburban areas, with longer wait times between departures, each segment costing roughly ₩1,200.
• Circular bus (yellow line): stops only at major attractions on either side of the loop, with an all-day pass costing ₩3,000, or just ₩1,150 with a transit card.

2. Must-visit attractions

• Snoopy Garden

Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the rest of the classic comic-strip crew come to life at Snoopy Garden! This dreamlike space features 5 themed zones, plus a Snoopy café and gift shop — the moment you step in, you're wrapped in an overwhelming sense of cute, healing charm.
Address: 제주특별자치도 제주시 구좌읍 금백조로 930 Hours: 09:00-19:00 | Last entry 18:00

• Aqua Planet

South Korea's largest aquarium, home to an astonishing underwater world with over 45,000 marine creatures, plus exciting live shows like sea lion/dolphin performances and a synchronized water fountain show. The "touch pool," where you can interact directly with marine life, is another highlight that keeps visitors lingering.
Location: 제주특별자치도 서귀포시 성산읍 섭지코지로 95
Hours: 09:30-19:00, open year-round | Ticket sales close at 18:00

• 9.81 Park 

A famous extreme sports park in Jeju, requiring visitors to be at least 14 years old and 150cm tall to use its facilities — packed with thrills and speed that'll have you shouting for more. You can drive go-karts without a license, with high-tech equipment tracking your run and time, and you can even download your race footage (valid within one year). Beyond go-karting, there's bumper cars, laser tag, survival games, and VR racing to keep you entertained!
Address: 제주특별자치도 제주시 애월읍 천덕로 880-24
Hours: 09:30-18:30 (subject to weather conditions)

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