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Jeju or Jejudo is a Special Self-Governing Province located in southern extreme of South Korea. This province also happens to be an island; and a very beautiful island at that. So beautiful is this island province that it actually ranks at the top of the list of the best sightseeing destinations in South Korea. There are plenty of natural beauties scattered all through out the island of Jeju. Among the many scenic locations in the Jeju island-province, is the Suwolbong Peak and Chagwi Beach in Jeju. They stand out particularly because of their spectacular beauty. The Suwolbong Peak and Chagwi Beach in Jeju is to be found in the west-most edge of the island. Such is the extremity of the location of the Suwolbong Peak and Chagwi Beach in Jeju that locals say that China is visible off its peak and from the beach on a clear day. The Suwolbong Peak overlooks the Chagwi Beach in Jeju, which lies off the north of the Suwolbong Peak, and which outlines the Chagwi-do peak. The Suwolbong Peak and Chagwi Beach in Jeju is a fishing haven. So you will find plenty of tourists indulging in the pastime. At the peak of the Suwolbong Peak in Jeju, there is a pavilion, an almost flat grassy meadow, several graves and a fenced military complex. Moreover the Suwolbong Peak is a steep cliff that looks into the Chagwi Beach in Jeju. The distance between the Suwolbong Peak and Chagwi Beach in Jeju is around 77 meters. The beauty of the Suwolbong Peak and Chagwi Beach in Jeju lies in the spectacular sunsets that they afford visitors. The Chagwi Beach in Jeju is also a pleasure for beach bummers. Aside of fishing and watching the sun go down, the Suwolbong Peak and Chagwi Beach in Jeju is also renowned for its many clear water springs. These springs in Suwolbong Peak and Chagwi Beach in Jeju are wrapped in mystery, myth and legends. Legend has it that these springs were born 360 years ago when a local called Nokgo lost his sister Suwolee to a fall while looking for a medicinal herb for their ailing mother. It is said that the loss of Suwolee made Nokgo cry for 17 days without respite; and hence were born the springs.
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