Jeongbang Waterfall Tours and Activities

Photo provided by ©Photographer Lee Beomsu - Korea Tourism Organization


Viewed from above or below, this pretty waterfall outside Seogwipo is worth taking a short and pleasant walk to see.

Jeongbang Waterfall is known as one of the Ten Scenic Wonders of Jeju Island. A tourist destination off the southern coast of South Korea, the volcanic island is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its lava tubes and other sites of natural beauty. Make a relaxing stop here to view the waterfall dropping straight into a cove along the ocean.

It’s possible to view the falls from multiple spots. From the Jeongbang Waterfall parking area, follow a path lined with carvings known as “stone grandfathers.”

Pause on a bridge over a shallow stream and watch the slow-moving water crest and start its downward fall. From here, look out to the wide waters of the East China Sea.

Walk to an observation area to the east to get a front view of the falls, which are 75 feet (23 meters) high and 33 feet (10 meters) wide. During times of heavy rainfall, the delicate cascade becomes a thundering force.

Climb down to sea level for a closer view. Clamber over rocks to stand in front of the falls for excellent photos, with the water catching the sunlight and splashing on rocks. Local fishermen often have buckets of fresh shellfish for sale here.

The cliff face next to the waterfall has green vegetation sometimes decorated with yellow flowers. The city of Seogwipo was named for the carving once seen on this cliff. Legends tell of a servant named Seobok traveling here during the Qin Dynasty and carving Seobulgwacha, meaning “Seobok was here,” into the rock.

There is a fee to access the observation areas for the falls. Ask for the reduced admission price for children and groups. After visiting the Jeongbang Waterfall, walk about 1,000 feet (300 meters) east to see the 16-foot (5-meter) Sojeongbangpokpo Waterfall cascading in multiple streams to the rocks below. This smaller waterfall does not require payment of an admission fee.

Find the Jeongbang Waterfall southeast of the city of Seogwipo on the southern side of Jeju Island. Walk here or drive and park in the lot.

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