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Geomun Oreum in Jeju Island, Korea 제주의 대표적인 오름, 거문오름 소개

속되는 <제주 Jeju Island> 영어로 소개하기 입니다.
제주(Jeju island)에는 367개의 오름이 있습니다. 그 중에서도 가장 잘 알려진 거문 오름 (Geomun Oreum) 에 대해 소개하겠습니다.

Geomun Oreum is a hoof-shaped parasite volcano that was part of the lava tube complex connected with Manjangul and Yongcheongul, one of the world's longest and largest lava tubes.

As with the other 367 oreums on Jeju, it boasts a wonderful natural environment. Ecologically distinct from other oreums, there is a variety of rare plant life native to this area. 
Geomun Oreum also has a large vertical lava tube and caves where the Japanese colonial occupation army once was garrisoned at.

How to get there:
 
The Byeonyeongro(번영로) line from the Jeju City Intercity Bus Terminal to Pyoseon will pass by this area.