Just one of the favorite place..

The ferry that capsized on April 16 with 459 passengers on board off the coast of South Korea was headed to Jeju Island, the country's biggest island and one of South Korea's nine provinces. 

The island is South Korea's most popular holiday island, attracting 10 million visitors in 2013, according to government statistics.

More than 70% of visitors are domestic travelers, seeking out what has become known as the "Hawaii of South Korea."

The island is well known for natural wonders, including waterfalls, white sand beaches and a dormant volcano -- South Korea's highest mountain -- at the center of the island.

Quick facts

• Located 64 kilometers south of the Korean Peninsula, Jeju is one of nine South Korean provinces and is the country's most popular holiday island.

• Jeju Island is 1,848 square kilometers and has a population of about 600,000 people.

• In 2013, more than 10 million tourists visited Jeju according to government statistics. More than 70% were domestic visitors.

• The capital of the island is Jeju City.

• Jeju's city of Seogwipo co-hosted the 2002 Korea/Japan FIFA World Cup.

• Jeju is 434 kilometers south of Seoul. The flight time between the two locations is just over an hour. Jeju International Airport services regular direct flights to cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Beijing and Shanghai.

 This Jeju Island :)