Jeongbang Falls
Jeju Day 2
After a goodnight sleep and no longer hungover, we headed off to explore the Seogwipo area. Our itinerary consisted of a bunch of waterfalls, a temple, and a big rock. First on the list was Jeongbang Falls. This one was farthest away from where we were and took about 45 minutes to get to. It was definatenly worth the trip and in our opinion it is the best waterfall. Had we known this before we would've saved it for last as it slightly diminished the experience of the other ones to come. The water flows off the cliff and directly into the ocean. Prepare to get a little wet the closer you get to the waterfall from the mist. Our entire backs were soaked after the pictures below!
Cheonjiyeon Falls
About fifteen minutes away from Jeongbang Falls is Cheonjiyeon. This one is smaller in size but is surrounded by a little nature park. It was a good little stroll to get to the falls but a very nice scenic walk.
Oedolgae Rock
After Cheonjiyeon Falls, Oedolgae Rock was next on our list. This rock, nicknamed the lonely rock was formed naturally and is famous for its phallic shape. We considered taking some pictures with crewed poses, but felt the ajummas nearby wouldn't have approved. It is also part of Olle trails number 6 and 7.
Yakcheonsa Temple
We were getting pretty hungry so our last stop before finding food was this gorgeous temple. Vibrant and calm, it was a great place to relax after driving around. There is only one main building but the interior is gorgeously lit up with little LED tea lights. You can explore the three floors freely. There is a beautiful sand painting on the second floor that should be visited up close. So detailed!
Lotte Jeju
It was around 3pm, and our tummys were in desperate need of food. We decided to try one of the restaurants in the Jungman area. We picked the Lotte hotel. Our plan was to visit the Duty Free shops after the meal. The only restaurant that was open was the Italian one, expensive but worth every bite. We ordered the margarita pizza and lasagna. After our late lunch, we walked down to the Duty Free shops. There was a wide variety of shops in the compacted space, and alot of tourist as well. Quite hectic and not my cup of tea.
Seonimgyo bridge
Next on our list was Cheonjeyeon Falls, not to be confused with Cheonjiyeon. This one is located within the Jungman resort area and is well known for the red bridge. If you choose to cross the bridge it will take you into a botanical garden as well. After visiting two additional falls earlier in the day, we were quite tired, so we decided to skip the gardens and save our energy for Hallasan the following day. This one is the largest in area, consisting of three different falls. The most impressive one is the second one before the bridge. The Seonimgyo bridge is a sight on its own. Carved onto the bridge are seven nymphs. Cheonjeyeon is nicknamed the "pond of God" and legends say that seven nymphs would come down from the heavens and bathe in the water.
Cheonjeyeon Falls
Jusangjeolli Cliff
The last stop of the day was Jusangjeolli cliff. The cliff is famous for its hexagonal shaped pillars, similar to Giant's Causeway in Ireland. It was quite interesting to see such sharp angles carved into the side of the cliff. We reached the cliff by sunset so we enjoyed a a nice view.
Part 3 of our Jeju trip is the hike up Hallasan! Stay tuned ;)
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