Dragon Hill Spa & Resort Address: 

40-712 Hangangno 3(sam)-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Our whole korea summer exchange friends wanted to come here together but backed out at the idea of having to see naked people walking in different gender spas hahaha but nevertheless, it was a really cool experience! Like basically Dragon Hill Spa is a 4-stories spa facilities building with different themes such as forest, ice room, hot sauna which is up to 170 degrees, seawater room, and cold water bath. The only thing I honestly dislike was seeing korean couples showing their public display affections literally inside empty rooms. I even witnessed them lying on the floor and.. you got it right.

How to go there?

Take Exit 1 from KTX station or known as Yongsan Subway Station. (Subway Line 1) Exit and cross the road you will see the building already! It is really easy to get your way there.

When you reach the place, there will be many people trying to assist you. Every person will be given a RFID tag and a towel, clothes to change. You will also be given a locker to put your belongings and change out your slippers. The RFID tag will record your purchase transactions such as luxurious spa package, eyebrow embroidery and even food and drinks are sold inside! There is even a mini arcade where you can play games inside such as basketball game, neo prints etc.

we are labelled as woman!

The directory which showed what to do at each floor.

Greeted with this sight when you arrive.

Tryna to be cool and chill.

Overall it is a pretty interesting experience! I like the hot shower and especially the hot sauna where you practically sweat all the toxic out. However, I won't recommend buying charcoal eggs because it's too rubbery and quite costly. Around 3,000 won for 3 eggs. Not nice at all. I highly recommend the wheat drink!! Super refreshing and it is in ice-blended form. Good place to chill, rest and take a break from the busy life. This building opens for 24 hours and not surprised if people take a nap there after their spa retreat and feeling refresh for work! If you're coming Seoul, for a holiday this is one of the top destination you should try if you're here.

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Jeju was the most amazing experience to me in Korea. Mainly because it was my first time there and I love how people in Jeju are so friendly! We booked Tway airline there and came back by Jeju Air. The trip would cost approximately $100 (both ways) and it will take around an hour to fly there. During the flight, there were a few small turbulence and typhoon alert when we were flying from Jeju - Seoul. The part about flying domestic airline is that you get PLANE DELAYS all the time. No surprise that we rushed from the Seoul Airport to board our last train back to Hyehwa station for our lesson. Nevertheless, if Citrus Tea/Black Pork and the sand, beach, scenery for you then you should come to Jeju! 

 Jeju Island?!

Jeju is a volcanic island, dominated by Hallasan a volcano that is 1,950metres and highest mountain in South Korea. The island was created by volcanic eruptions approximately 2 million years ago. But research has conducted and mention that Mount Hallasan might still be active! There are many sightseeing places you can go, but without a car, it would be extremely difficult to travel around.

Jeju orange known as Gamgyul is a type of orange similar to Mandarin orange or tangerines commonly harvested by the farmers. The oranges here have like hump-like shapes and they grow in rich volcanic ash soil and in a temperate climate.

It was a pity I couldn't go down for snorkeling as we weren't prepared much for the swim.

The beautiful scenery!

Sunrise peak.

Found this mascots while touring the waterfall area.

Acting like praying haha

As Jeju is home to freshest seafood, it is a definitely a must to try the seafood soup! It is known as the Samseongh yeol seafood soup that consists mussels, bean sprouts and different kind of clams. We also ordered the abalone porridge which tasted so rich in flavour with their local side dishes to eat with. I love those potatoes boiled soaked side dishes with sweet soy sauce. Jeju is very known for their abalones. In korean it is known as Jeokbokjuk 鲍鱼粥. However, the bowl was rather pricely around 12,000 krw but comes with very large servings. Every scoop of abalone porridge have a scoop of abalone in it!

The really fresh abalone we had. Ordering in Korea can sometimes be a hassle as the menu are mainly in korean. This place is near the Cheonjiyeon waterfall and it is hard to miss! It is mainly beside a small harbour with a bridge and a line of restaurants at the area. You can key in 7331966 into your korea GPS to navigate to the area.

Freshest abalone I have ever ate! But it can be a little tough to chew but you can always use hands!

Sunrise peak.

Our really friendly driver! We were told that the period that we went coincides with the China-Korea tension over some issues and hence there is a lack of Chinese tourists coming to visit. Usually, if you book 1 or 2 days in advance, you won't be able to get any drivers to drive you around Jeju. We are really lucky to get a nice driver! We paid around $15 per person x 4, so you can roughly calculate how much it is. I think was pretty worth it because we negotiated the price down.

A tip is: Translate everything you want to say in korean using google translator. You'll thank me later! :)

Sunrise Peak known as Seongsan llchulbong Peak

Highly recommend this hostel! Jeju R Seogwipo. They have really good facilities and their hotel management are well spoken with english. I love how comfortable their beds are too.

Around the vacinity, they sell different kind of food and also, jeju snacks, soveniers to bring back.

The fresh Jeju tangerines

Some kind of seafood..? Initially it resembles like some sort of plum seeds so we didn't dare to try it.

Oedolgae Rock pool

One of my highlights in Jeju!!! It is surrounded by beautiful island and the wave crashing on the shore. Absolutely love here because of the gorgeous scenery.

Beneath the rock there is alot prehistorical bugs inside. Seaweed bugs that are considered one of the crustacean ispods. Do wear adequate shoes for walking as it can be quite hard to climb across those big rocks. There are some rental for swimming suits and snorkle glasses for locals and tourists.

Our very comforting meal with ajumma that kindly cooked for us. We brought kyto grapes for $4.50 per pack and it tasted like champaigne grapes best decision ever.

wave crashing on the rocks.

More of the airport.

There's lava pool in between where people can swim.

More of sunrise peak.

This cute korean boy!!!!!!!!!! mega love.

Black Pork

Jeju is very famous for their black pork.The Jeju Black Pig is a breed of domestic pig found on the Korean island of Jeju-do. This is Korea's largest island and lies to the south of the country in the Korea Strait. It is a smallish pig with a black skin and smooth coat of hair. I wanted try it initially but backoff that idea when I realise that the pigs here eat human faeces...... HAHA LIKE WHAT?!?

no wonder it tasted so good :p

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