Fans of Korea will have something else to look forward to in 2017 – Resorts World Jeju. At 230 hectares, the S$2.8 billion resort on idyllic Jeju Island will be more than four times the size of Resorts World Sentosa.
The project is a collaboration between casino operator Genting Singapore and Chinese property developer Landing International Development. The Resort will boast luxury hotels, residential facilities, a mall, a theme park and a casino.
Before you head to Jeju in 2017, we thought you might want to know more about this charming province.
Location: 64 km south of Korean Peninsula
Land size: 1,800km sq (approx.)
Population: Almost 600,000 (approx.)
Did you know that Jeju…
1) is Korea’s largest island.
2) is known for its rocks, wind and women.
Picture of Mount Hallasan. Credits Wikimedia Commons
3) houses the highest mountain in South Korea: 1,950m tall dormant volcano Hallasan teeming with wildlife and popular with hikers. Adventure seekers, this is for you!
4) has a popular UNESCO Geopark: the 8km long Manjang cave with a cool and eerie passageway.
5) is an ideal spot for splashing out in summer with its golden beaches in Emerald Bay and Shinyang.
Seaweed Soup. Credits Wikimedia Commons
6) offers local specialties like seaweed, sea urchin soup and tangerines which are must-tries.
Sunrise Peak. Credits Wikimedia Commons
7) allows you to catch a magnificent view of sunrise from a volcanic crater at Sunrise Peak. Honeymooners will love this spot.
8) affords glimpses of picture-worthy views of the waterfalls at Hae-anjidae and cliffs at Jusang Jeolli. Shutterbugs, keep your cameras on standby mode.
