ABROAD & BEYOND

Paradise Found

BEYOND SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA IS A COUNTRY OF NATURAL BEAUTY—AND UNRIVALED ADVENTURE.

SOUTH KOREA’S CAPITAL CITY OF SEOUL HAS A HABIT OF OUTSHINING ITS NEIGHBORS. After all, K-Pop, K-Beauty, and Gangnam Style (not to mention, some of the biggest tech companies on the planet) come from the glitzy metropolis. But beyond all those bright lights and soaring skyscrapers lies another country—one that’s brimming with natural beauty, where you can trade in your business attire for a bathing suit or hiking boots, and discover a world of adventure among pastoral islands, mysterious black forests, and ancient volcanoes.

JEJU ISLAND

Thrillseekers can get their fill of outdoor exploits by land and sea on this slice of paradise, located just south of mainland South Korea (and only a 70-minute flight from Seoul). Pristine beaches and breathtaking waterfalls, bucolic farms and quaint fishing villages, and magnificent lava tubes and dormant volcanoes all offer adventure for every type traveler. There are countless ways to explore the Korean Strait—parasailing, jet-boating, and even sea-walking—but none take you farther, or in better style, than on an island-hopping yacht cruise. Sail Jeju’s southern coast to Jungmun Saekdal Beach (with its red, white, black, gold, and gray sands), then on to Daepo Jusangjeolli, a cliff with pillars resembling massive Jenga towers, molded by a volcanic eruption millions of years ago. Then head south to Marado, to explore sea caves and slurp on just-caught oysters, and neighboring Gapado, a beautiful and sparsely populated islet covered in thickets of green barley. Gapado is green in another way too: The island is almost entirely powered by solar and wind, serving as a prototype for Jeju’s goal of becoming the first carbonfree island in the world. Additionally, you can find the famous Haenyeo divers in Jeju. Haenyeo are intrepid female divers and celebrated as one of Jeju’s most valued treasures. The Korean government celebrates the Haenyeo by subsidizing their gear and granting them exclusive rights to sell fresh seafood.

Clockwise From left: Seongsan Ilchulbong, Jeju; Jungmun Beach waterfall; the colorful Tongyeong Cable Car; jet-boating on Jeju Island.

Landlubbers can find plenty of action on Jeju, too. The epicenter of it all is Hallasan National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere that’s home to the tallest (dormant) volcano in South Korea. During warm months, the park is awash in brilliant pink, covered in azalea bushes surrounding the electric-blue crater lake. Come winter, snow-capped mountains and flocked firs turn it into a winter wonderland. No matter the season, hiking is a favorite pastime in this 60-square-mile reserve. Seize the day with a sunrise trek over Seongsan Ilchulbong, a dramatic peak with views over the East Sea.

TONGYEONG

Located an hour from Busan (South Korea’s second-largest city), this coastal retreat of fresh seafood and charming fishing villages makes for delicious adventures. Part of the Hallyeohaesang National Park, Tongyeong is spread across the Goseong Peninsula and more than 150 isles, of which about 40 are inhabited. Thus, the opportunities for coastal exploration are endless. Take it all in with a cable car ride to the top of Mireuksan Mountain, where you’ll glimpse a bird’s-eye view over the city and national park. Making your descent to the base of the mountain is an adventure in its own right, with a speedy luge ride down a nearly 2.5-mile track full of hairpin turns. Though the local ferry can take you to islands like Somaemuldo and Heuksando, nearby Deungdaeseom is a far more enchanting destination, especially for its disappearing point of entry: The isle, known for (and named after) its hilltop lighthouse, is accessible only via a rocky walkway from the mainland—but only twice a day, during low tide. All other times of day the path disappears, marooning Deungdaeseom and its inhabitants.

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Top Tables

Adventurous palates are rewarded in Tongyeong.

For the freshest catches and regional delicacies, head to one of the

local food markets

and sample the

fisherman’s dish

of shirakguk, a hearty radish leaf soup with rice. Feast on the local Chungmu style of gimbap—white rice wrapped in seaweed—along with spicy squid salad and uzza (udon noodles with black bean sauce). Polish it all off with honey bread, a classic Tongyeong dessert of fried bread filled with red bean paste, then walk to Dara Park, where locals gather nightly to watch the moon rise over the mountains and

the sea.

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