The Natural Wonders of Jeju Island (제주도)

You may have heard of Jeju Island, known for its tangerines and natural beaches. Jeju Island is South Korea’s largest island located off the southern coast of South Korea. It is often called the “Hawaii of South Korea” because of its volcanic landscapes, lush forests, and beautiful coastlines. It is the perfect place to visit if you are missing nature!

The flight from Seoul to Jeju is about an hour long. I spent 2 full days in Jeju and spent one day exploring the Southern part of the Island. I stayed in the northern part of the island close to the airport. Since most of the waterfalls are located in the south, I took a bus that took about an hour to an hour and a half. All the waterfalls I visited had a small admission fee of 1,000 KRW with a form of identification. 

First Stop: Jeongbang Falls

Jeongbang Falls

37 Chilsimni-ro 214beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea

The first waterfall I visited that day was Jeongbang Falls. It is the only waterfall in Asia that flows directly into the ocean. 

Second Stop: Cheonjiyeon Waterfall

2-15, Namseongjung-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, Korea

The second waterfall I visited was Cheonjiyeon Waterfall. The Cheonjiyeon Waterfall this was my favorite waterfall I visited because the trail that led to the waterfall ran along a river. Considering it was a weekend, I was surprised that there were not a lot of people.

Third Stop: Cheonjeyeon Waterfall

2232 Jungmun-dong, 특별자치도, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea

The last waterfall I visited was the Cheonjeyeon waterfall. The waterfall leads to a small blue pond. It is a three-tier waterfall creating a very beautiful layered effect.

Last stop: Jusanjeollidae Cliff

Jungmun-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea

The last stop was the Jusanjeollidae Cliff. It is a volcanic rock formation and is a walkable distance from Cheonjeyeon Waterfall. The rocks are hexagonal-shaped pillars. I thought it was super cool because I have never these shapes naturally formed in nature. 

These waterfalls are fairly close if you travel by taxi or car. If I were to go back, I would love to explore Hallasan (한라산), the largest mountain in South Korea. I highly recommend visiting Jeju-do if you are visiting South Korea if you love nature!