About Chuja Island

Chuja Island is located halfway between Jeju to the south and the South Korean mainland to the north. Consisting of 2 main islands connected by a bridge called Hachuja and Sangchuja, meaning ‘upper’ and ‘lower Chuja’, there are also 38 uninhabited islands lying just offshore. The islands are fantastic for sea fishing, with a huge variety of species such as yellow corvinas, snappers and horn fish to be found in the surrounding waters. On land, some of the main attractions include a habitat for black wood pigeons and streaked shearwaters and the shrine of Choi Yeong, a famous 14th Century army General. Chuja Island’s ferry terminal is on the east coast, where frequent sailings are provided to the island of Jeju and the port of Wando on the mainland. The routes are operated by one of South Korea’s leading ferry companies, with journeys provided almost every day.

About South Korea

South Korea forms the southern part of the Korean Peninsula in East Asia, with China to the west and Japan to the east. With a history dating back to 70,000 BC embedded into this small country’s cultural heritage, South Korea offers numerous fascinating historical landmarks including 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It has a stunning landscape, too comprising huge mountains, gorgeous countryside, picturesque rice fields and clusters of remote islands found just offshore. Seoul, the energetic capital is a bustling metropolis filled with everything from temples to high-end bars and shops featuring the world’s latest technology. Food contributes significantly to the character of this city as well; you can enjoy exquisite meals either on a street corner or inside a neo-Korean upmarket restaurant, there’s an endless choice. South Korea has a few ports offering routes to a wide range of destinations. For international ferry routes, there are a number of sailings across the Sea of Japan to choose from, whilst the domestic crossings go to the islands just off the south coast.