Four Seasons of Cheju Island

Spring (March through May)
Forsythia and flowering cherries announce spring; from early March through the end of March and into early April, cherry trees bloom and then, from the beginning of April, Azaleas dye, in reddish hues, the slopes of Mt. Halla. However, Spring's climax is the all-prevading fragrance of the rape flowers that cover the open fields in deep yellow.

Summer (June through August)
Summer starts with about three weeks of rain. Farmers are then kept busy with the management of the citrus crops, the pineapplea dn bananas as well as harvesting such crops as garlic, onions and barley. Slowly, the weather warms and when full-scale summer sets-in, the songs of the cicadas fill the air and a mood typical of the south seas hands in the air. Climbers an vacationers seek out the slopes of Mt. Halla while all enjoy seashore activities where the beautiful sand harmonizes with the cobalt-blue waters.

Fall (September through November)
In Korea, spring comes first to Cheju but fall comes late. During the fall, the island stretches out under a flawlessly blue sky, cattle and horses graze peacefully in fields surround by the fall, yellowing Miscanthus purpurascens and, lower down the slopes of Mt. Halla, yellow tangerines dot the landscpae. Higher up the mountain, the red leaves of the Maple trees offer unexcelled late-fall viewing. For the out door sportsmen there is pheasant hunting and fall is also the time the people on the island engage in many cultural festivals.

Winter (December through February)
Cheju's winters are far more mild than the winters on the mainland. There are many days of sun and, occasionally, more snow is found on the island than on the mainland. While the snow remains on Mt. Halla until late spring, it rarely lasts a week before it is melted and gone at the lower levels. Snow on Mt. Halla is considered one of Cheju's 10 spectacular views and may well be the highlight for winter honeymooners. The hunting season begins the 1st of November and is recognized as the main winter sport activity on Cheju.