Is Jeju Island safe for solo female travelers?

Jeju Island, is generally considered very safe for solo female travelers. The island is well developed with a low crime rate. Plus, the locals are typically very polite and respectful. Furthermore, numerous safety measures are in place, such as sufficient street lighting, CCTV cameras everywhere, and a responsive police force. The Island is also easy to navigate, with good public transportation and plenty of women-friendly facilities available. However, always exercise standard caution and common sense when traveling, as in any location worldwide.

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How safe is Jeju Island for female travelers?

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4.6 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Marie

Marie

Denmark

Solo travel

My first stop when arriving in South Korea was Jeju island. It's a great place to start or finish your trip to South Korea. It's an easygoing island, and you can easily get around with public transportation. I felt safe anywhere I went, and it's such a nice feeling not having to worry about pickpocketing. Any hike I tried to do was not really a hike cause everything was boarded and so easy to walk, even when it was a step hill. I highly recommend Seogwipo since it's even calmer than Jeju city. The traditional market there was really good compared to the one in Jeju city. Wonang waterfalls were so worth it, don't forget a bathing suit and don't be afraid to jump on the rocks. Jeolum Natural Recreation Forest was super nice, and the footbath was heavenly.

Posted: October 4, 2024Experienced: August, 2024
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Family travel

An amazing place with gorgeous sightseeing of sea, mountain and cliffs. Kind people, cool air But it’s a little bit hard for you if you can’t speak Korean Bus is so convenient that you can reach almost everywhere, however, I still recommend you to rent a car, especially you wanna live in seogwipo-si, a less modern place rather than jeju-si, but it’s a better choice if you wanna experience local life in a village.

Posted: September 10, 2024
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Laura

Laura

Germany

Solo travel

Jeju was beautiful! I stayed for 6 days and it was defi2noz enough to see it all. Beware of the heat in summer though. It's really difficult to go Sightseeing without a car in summer. There's lots of waterfalls and beautiful scenery. Trails for hiking, delicious sea food and friendly people. I felt safe traveling alone.

Posted: August 9, 2024Experienced: June, 2024
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