13 students of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) went ‘gap packing’ during the semester break in January 2012. Campus trip to K’ ARTS University, Yonsei University, Sungkyunkwan University, and Soongsil University was an eye opening experience for us in learning the undergraduate student system in South Korea. We also surely would really miss hospitality provided by StayKorea . Last but not least, many thanks to Seoul Red Cat and Julia Tour who ensured our trip went smoothly. 1. AHMAD FAUZI ISHAK 2. AMIZATUL JANNAH MOHAMAD 3. MOHD. FARIS BIN MAIMUN 4. HAZMAN SAPAWI 5. IZZAH ZAHIN ALIMAN 6. JASMINE SULAIMAN 7. MUHAMAD NORIMAN B. MUSTAFA ALLBAKRY 8. NOOR FATIHAH BINTI HARISFAZILLAH 9. NOORSHAZEELE ZAKARIYA 10. NORKHUZAIMAH ZAINAL 11. NUR NABILA ILMA MUSTAFA KAMAL 12. NURSHUHADA BTE SAFRUDDIN 13. RUSNANI YAAKOB 14. SITI NURASHIKIN BT JAPADULIN 15. WAN FATIMATUZAHRA WAN OTHMAN

1.  Songaksan
 Sanbangsan
 Yeongmeori Tuff Ring
 Jusangjeollidae
 Mandarin Farming Experience
 Cheonjiyeon Waterfall
 Oedolgae
 Mysterious Road
> We started off our day at 9.00 am, right after breakfast.
Among the numerous volcanoes, craters and mountains
that dot the landscape of Jeju Island, one that is definitely
worth a visit is the Songaksan or Mount Songak.
There are several man-made caves along the coastal
cliff that had been built by the Japanese army during<
the Japanese occupation, reminding the Koreans to
this day of the tragedy of Japanese invasion of Korea.
At the southernmost tip of Jeju Island, numerous small peaks connect with each other to form something of a small
mountain range. Songaksan which literally means "pine tree peak" forms such a series of cliffs. The Peak gives a
panoramic view of the south, as well as the rest of the island. This destination is something that is intrinsically a part
of Jeju Island, and if one were to choose an area that summarizes all of Jeju’s tourist attractions (if at all one could
so) then this place would be it.
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2. > Saranghaeyo ♥
> Izzah and Shikin were having fun with mal (horse)

3. < Songaksan can be found if one drives
along the seaside road of Jejudo.
Though not as enormous as Mt.
Hallasan or as beautiful as Sanbangsan,
the view from the peak of the
Songaksan is one of the best ever. Also,
locals of Jeju-do pick Songaksan as the
best spot to view the sunrise and
sunset.
Note: Sanbangsan could be seen
behind us
> Songaksan attracts visitors who enjoy a peaceful ambience

4. > Halian Azurin (left) and Ammar Shahrin (right) from Seoul Red Cat
> Candid shots!

5. > From Songaksan, we were able to see two uninhabited islets which is called Hyeongjeseom Islets. The taller one is
called Bonseom and the shorter one is called Otseom. Bonseom has a small sand beach and Otseom is known for its
pallar-shaped rock formations.
From right (sitting): Hazman, Kim-shi,Nasha, Jasmine, Julia, Fauzi
(standing): Bella, Jannah, Chun, Faris, Iman, Shikin, Puan Rusnani, Fatihah, Zyma, Izzah, Nabil

6. > Puan Rusnani and her daughter, Fatihah > With Julia and Stephanie
> Walking down the mountain

7. > Eating baked potatoes

8. > After observing the nice scenery from the top of Songaksan, we went to have a long walked along Yongmeori
coast. Yong means "dragon" and meori means "head", so Yongmeori means dragon's head. I do not know where it
got its name but it is said that the beach looks as if a dragon's head is going underwater. Yongmeori Coast is on the
southwestern shoreline of Jejudo where Mount Sanbangsan stretches into the ocean.
> Another factor which makes Yongmeori stand out among the geological phenomena on Jeju is its
neighbour, Sanbangsan, which sits just behind it. The juxtaposition of the neighbouring wonders makes for
a magical and majestic combination.

9. >Yongmeori is also home to the shipwreck of a Dutch merchant ship. It was wrecked on its coast in 1653
and the survivors were detained in South Korea for 13 years. We did some walking through a museum built
in the shape of a ship, cataloguing the Dutch seaman Hendrick Hamel’s travels and escapades.

10. These unique cliff formations include hidden sea caves
and plenty of unique places where you can wander
<safely, so long as you watch your step.
Sometimes the formations drop unexpectedly into the
sea, and there are also ponds with water so still you might
accidentally walk right into them should your eyes be
wandering elsewhere, an entirely plausible scenario
considering the scenery.

11. > We took about 2 hours to go back and forth but did not notice that we already walk that long because we
cannot realize the time and we did no never feel bored or tired. It was so relaxing to watch the seawaves
while sitting down on the rocks.
> One of the many Korean women who manage impromptu seaside restaurants, where they catch fresh sea
animals to sell to passers-by. The foods are either eaten raw or cooked over a fire.