#18 TOP DESTINATION IN KOREA

Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak)

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UNESCO-listed tuff cone formed 5,000 years ago by underwater volcanic eruption. 99 rock pinnacles surround the 600m-wide crater. Korea's most spectacular sunrise spot.

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Entry Fee
5,000 KRW adults
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Hours
07:00–20:00 (summer) | 07:30–19:00 (winter)

Seongsan Ilchulbong (μ„±μ‚°μΌμΆœλ΄‰), meaning “Sunrise Peak at Castle Mountain,” is a 182m tuff cone on the eastern tip of Jeju Island, designated a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

The Hike

The 30-minute climb up 99 steep steps leads to the crater rim. The views of the green bowl-shaped crater and the ocean beyond are breathtaking at any time of day.

Haenyeo Divers

At the base, haenyeo (female free divers, ν•΄λ…€) dive for abalone, conch, and sea urchin in traditional fashion. Watch from the rocks or join a tasting session at the nearby market.

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