Tea Culture & Market

OVERVIEW

Discover the nuances of Korean culture, history and daily life by browsing a museum, participating in a tea ceremony and strolling through a marketplace. While perusing the exhibits at the Folklore and Natural History Museum, you may learn about Jeju’s natural features, endemic animals and plants, and daily rituals. Displays include ancient looms for weaving hemp clothing and chunks of lava that reflect the island’s volcanic creation. Then, under the guidance of a tea culture master, you will experience the ceremonial rite of preparing and drinking tea. To add to the decorum, you may choose to wear a “hanbok,” a traditional Korean costume for special occasions. Through the tea culture, you will discover the nuances of this hallowed art, which is considered a form of meditation that purifies the soul. At Dongmun Market, you can expect to be mesmerized by the sights and sounds, as it is one of the city’s most popular and busiest markets.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Behold a museum’s cultural curiosities, including statues that were graveyard guardians.
• Experience a reflective tea ceremony under the guidance of a tea culture master.
• Browse the stalls at a lively market with an incredible selection of merchandise

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing, including a lightweight jacket.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes with non-slip soles.