* Note: if you're driving in Jeju, you should download the Naver maps that has english navigations guidance available; google maps does not provide navigation in Korea. If you require driving tips/guide in jeju, go to my profile and look for my review for lotte rent a car auto house. * Hallasan hiking tips (Gwaneumsa trail) -If you're taking the Gwaneumsa trail of the Seongpanak trail, you need to book your climbing pass at (visithalla.jeju.go.kr) , Reservations are open on the 1st of every month. -There is plenty of parking space at the Gwaneumsa trail entrance. -It takes around 4.5 hrs to climb to the summit and 4 hrs to descend. Start early, ideally around 0600 so you'll reach around 1030/1100 and can have lunch at the summit and spend an hour or two there. You need to reach the Samgakbong shelter before 1pm (summer) or else you cannot continue up. -Temperature drops from around 32° (summer) to 18° at the summit, consider bringing an overlay jacket. -Consider bringing sunblock, sunglasses and a hat as it gets very sunny even at the summit during summer. -Hiking sticks, hiking shoes, knee guard, water bag with drinking tube is highly recommended. They will be your best friends throughout the hike. -Bring a small bag for thrash, tissues and wet wipes as there's no faucet in the toilets. -There is NO water/food stops. Make sure to bring enough food and water. I bought those gimbap from the convenience store. Ration yourself so you have water coming down too! -Snacks like mini chocolate bars are the best energy supplement. Eat one every 30 min or so to keep your energy up. -Passing Samgakbong shelter the path will be extremely tiring due to the thinner air. Pace yourself during the ascend. -There is a point after Samgakbong shelter that has spring water flowing out of a pipe, however it is NOT for drinking. -Pace yourself during the descend as it is equally difficult to descend the Gwaneumsa trail. The rocky paths are very slippery. Use walking sticks to take weight off your knees. -After completion of the climb, you can use the online website to request for a certificate of climbing hallasan or just show your summit picture and ask the trail entrance counter staff for help to print it.

Not for the faint of heart. This is a serious day hike. The trail is well maintained --there are stairs in many spots-- but also made up of volcanic rock/stones. We had some drizzle/rain and the peak was fogged in, but a memorable hike all the same. We had reservations, and understand they are compulsory: attendant checked our IDs. 6+ hours round trip. There are two shelters to take a break, but no drinkable water or food service of any kind: bring your own.

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(Translated by Google) Due to Hallasan reservation Even on the day I want to go, I can't climb as I please Early April, which was very sad I did a search and luck came to me... Is it possible to book a climb... I thought it would be possible in May... who canceled... I'm just grateful... I chose the course from Seongpanak to Gwaneumsa Temple... By hiking for 9 hours and 20 minutes, I can do it... I'm shouting fighting to me.. Because the sky is clear... The spring wind blows softly... Such a happy day is a bonus... (Original) 한라산 예약시행으로인해 가고싶은날에도 마음대로 등반할수없어 무척이나 아쉬움이 있던4월초 검색을해보다 행운이 나에게왔다... 등반예약이 가능하다니... 분명 5월에나 가능하다 했는데... 누가 취소했는지.... 감사할뿐이다... 성판악에서 관음사로 내려오는 코스를 선택했다... 장장 9시간20분의 산행으로 완등할수있어...나에게 화이팅을 외처본다.. 하늘맑아서.. 봄바람이 살랑살랑 불어줘서.. 그렇게 행복한 하루는 덤이다...

(Translated by Google) I saw Baekrokdam. Reservations are required and there were a lot of people even on weekdays. In the case of a monument, you may have to wait over an hour to take a photo, so we recommend the wooden sign next to it and certification! (Original) 백록담 보고왔습니다. 예약제로 진행되고 평일임에도 사람이 많았습니다. 비석 같은 경우는 1시간 이상 기다려야 사진 찍을 수 있기때문에 옆쪽에 있는 나무로 된 표지판과 인증 추천드립니다!

Best of best

Beginning and end of the hike go through beautiful green forests... Did this without any rain equipment and with ordinary running shoes. It's perfectly doable when being careful :) I went up from Gwaneumsa and down to Seongpanak, took roughly 5:40hrs with 5:10hrs of walking time at moderate speeds Make sure the sky is actually clear tho, because otherwise you'll just get wet down to your bones and not see anything

Its a not a hard hike but takes long time to reach the top of the Hallasan Mountain. The trail to the top is beautiful and scenic. It was a rainy weather on the day of hike so not able to see the famous crater. Very dense fog but its a worth to hike to the top. Its a refreshing and tiresome both at the same time...........

Awesome.

Good view

HAPPY GOOD

The beauty of nature 💕