Samseonam Rocks
삼선암
Three spire-shaped sea-stack rocks off Ulleungdo's northeastern coast, said to be three fairies turned to stone and regarded as the island's most beautiful rock formation.
Samseonam consists of three sea stacks formed by coastal erosion. Legend says they are three fairies who came down to bathe and missed the hour for returning to heaven. The smallest of the rocks has no vegetation at all, as the story goes that she returned last and was punished for it. The rocks rise from the clear blue shallow sea and are the most common photo stop along the island's ring road. They can also be seen from the Gwaneumdo trail. Admission is free. Viewpoints along the ring road have parking, and island cruises pass nearby.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Gwaneumdo Island
- Jukdo Island
- Naesujeon Sunrise Observatory
- Nari Basin
- Bongnae Falls
- Jeodong Port & Chotdaebawi Rock
- Elephant Rock
- Haengnam Coastal Walk