Jusangjeolli Cliff
주상절리대
Hexagonal basalt columns formed as lava flowing into the sea cooled rapidly, stretching about 2 km along the Jungmun coast. It is a landmark of southern Jeju.
Jusangjeolli Cliff lies on the Daepo coast, east of the Jungmun Tourist Complex in Seogwipo City. It consists of hexagonal basalt columns formed when lava from Hallasan flowed into the sea, cooled rapidly and contracted. The columns rise 30–40 metres and stretch about 2 km along the coast. It is the largest formation of its kind in South Korea and is designated a natural monument. The observation deck is built on the cliff top, overlooking the neat, knife-cut columns and the white waves crashing against them. The view is most spectacular when the waves are big, and a round-trip walk takes about 20–30 minutes. Admission for adults is 2,000 won. This is part of the Jungmun Tourist Complex, the core area of Jeju's southern route. Nearby sights can be linked together: Cheonjeyeon Falls (three tiers of waterfalls and Seonimgyo Bridge, 2,500 won), Yeomiji Botanical Garden (a large greenhouse, 10,000 won), Jungmun Saekdal Beach (surfing, and a filming location for 'Jewel in the Palace'), the Play K-pop Museum and the Teddy Bear Museum (good for families), and resort hotels such as the Shilla and the Lotte. About 15 minutes further east are the Jeongbang Falls in Seogwipo city centre, the only waterfall in South Korea that falls directly into the sea, and Cheonjiyeon Falls. Getting there: take the 600 airport bus from Jeju Airport to the Jungmun Tourist Complex, about 50 minutes, then walk 15 minutes. By car from Seogwipo city centre it takes about 15 minutes. Note: the observation deck has no shade and gets hot in summer. During typhoon season, waves can be very large and the area may be closed.
Opening hours
09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:20)
Nearby sights
- Cheonjeyeon Falls
- Teddy Bear Museum Jeju
- Camellia Hill
- Sanbangsan & Yongmeori Coast
- Oedolgae Rock
- Cheonjiyeon Falls
- Jeju Olle Trail Route 7
- Songaksan