Photos of Seongsan Ilchulbong

Seongsan Sunrise Peak is a rare volcanic body erupting from the sea among the many craters in Jeju Island 100,000 years ago. Sunrise Peak is 182 meters above sea level. On the top of the mountain is a sand bowl-shaped volcano with a diameter of 600 meters and a depth of 90 meters. mouth. 99 sharp stones surround the crater like a huge crown. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, it is very open, with Udo Island to the north, Seokji Cape to the south, and Shishan Peak, Doosan Peak, and Diwei Peak to the west. The sunrise view from the top of Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak will make you sigh involuntarily. If you come here on weekends, you can see that many local Koreans, men and women, young and old, will definitely try to climb to the top of the mountain, because the more you climb up, the more breathtaking the scenery, and only when you get to the top of the mountain can you see the coastline better The vast sea and the magnificent idyllic scenery on the grassland, so since you are here, you must insist on climbing to the top of the mountain! Sunrise Peak was once used as agricultural land, but now there are more than 200 kinds of plants such as purple awn, vines, and angelica, and various animals such as pheasants. Since the ridge is covered with grass, it is possible to take a walk or ride one of the short-legged horses here. In addition, the nearby rape blossoms bloom brilliantly in spring, and it is even more wonderful to watch the sunrise during this time. This is also the location of the popular Korean dramas "My Name is Kim Sam Soon" and "MyGirl". In addition, every year around New Year's Day, the Seongsan Sunrise Festival held here, a grand festival and unique folk culture, will surely make you unforgettable for a lifetime.