After getting off a 7-hour flight from Jakarta to Incheon International Airport, we went to eat samgyetang, which is Korean chicken ginseng for lunch. I honestly didn't enjoy it very much because my tongue isn't used to the flavor of ginseng, but they also served seaweed as a side dish which is very delicious. 

Then, we got on a domestic flight to Jeju Island. It was very cold in Jeju that time of the year because it's an island, which means that the strong ocean breeze blew in the icy temperature, sending everybody shivers, but it's worth it because the view was stunning - imagine a tropical paradise wrapped in snow blankets.

We arrived at the Jeju Folk Village first, which is a restored 1890s village featuring more than 100 structures and displays of period artifacts. There were lots of traditional statues called Dol hareubang, which are considered to be gods offering both protection and fertility and were placed outside of gates for protection against demons travelling between realities. People in my tour lined up to touch the statues. There were also lots of traditional houses, which was very unique because they all had pigpens and some had very low-roofed stables. I asked my tour guide why the stable had low ceilings, and she told me that the horses were very small and short compared to the horses now. 

Next, we went to a local chocolate shop where they sell all kinds of chocolates, but the Jeju specialty is the Hallabong chocolate, or the orange chocolate. The shop provided testers for every type of chocolate, which is really great because you never know which one you like before you try. I really liked the Hallabong chocolate because it was sweet but not too sweet like they usually are if they use too much artificial sweeteners, Hallabong's sweetness was from the oranges.

Then, we went to Osulloc Tea Museum. "The O’sulloc Museum, located on Jeju-do Island near Seogwangdawon, teaches visitors about Korea’s traditional tea culture. The “o” in “o’sulloc”, means to appreciate and enjoy, and it also stands for the 'origin of sulloc', 'only sulloc', and 'of sulloc tea'. 
The museum first opened in September 2001 and is widely known in Korea. The entire building takes the shape of a Green Tea cup. It seeks to harmonize the cultures of the West and East, and past traditions with the modern world. At the O’sulloc Museum, not only can visitors enjoy unique o’sulloc teas, but they can relax next to the lotus pond in the indoor garden. The second floor of the building has an observatory, so visitors can enjoy the views of the nearby green tea fields and the surrounding landscape." - VisitKorea
I bought lots of things in this museum, like green tea ice cream and green tea cake, but my favorite purchase was the green tea shampoo. I have oily hair, and green tea is perfect to wipe out excess oil, plus it has a really pleasant, calming scent.

The last place we visited was the Teddy Bear Museum. "The Teddy Bear Museum lives up to its name, boasting quite an impressive variety of stuffed bears that have been loved for more than a hundred years the world over. Inside the two galleries you can view teddy bears from various countries. You can also enjoy yourself at the museum shop, café, restaurant or the outdoor park offering views of the spectacular Jungmun Sea. The gallery is grouped into three sections: the History Hall, the Art Hall and the Project Exhibition Hall. In the History Hall, you can witness the 100-year history of teddy bears including famous scenes, popular teddy bears of different eras, and antique teddy bears. The Mona Lisa teddy bear and the teddy bears of “The Last Supper” (Leonardo Da Vinci) will especially catch your eyes. The Art Hall features the latest artwork of world famous designers, and you will also find animation characters beloved by children. A section not to miss is where you can find the smallest Teddy Bear in the world at the size of 4.5mm. In the project exhibit hall you can meet teddy bears grouped to suit the theme of each exhibition. You can dine or drink coffee at the museum cafe or bar while appreciating the beautiful landscape of Jeju Island. The museum bar is a luxurious space only for adults, which is open in the summer. But there are other places besides the fancy cafe or bar. At the museum garden, you can meet the marvelous teddy bear sculptures and models. The garden decorated with various themes such as the Korean Black bear family and the magical pond is also a great site to behold." - VisitKorea
I took a picture on a gigantic teddy bear but I have to look through all my stuff to find the SD card with all my pictures in Jeju, but I sure will update when I find it, so stay tuned!