Yongmeori Cliffs Jeju

Among the many scenic beauties and natural wonders encased in the island-province of Jeju, the Yongmeori Cliffs in Jeju is one of the most mesmerizing. Yongmeori Cliffs in Jeju is one of the wonders that this beautiful island-province is endowed with. Jeju or Jejudo is a Special Self-Governing Province located in southern extreme of South Korea. Jeju ranks as one of the topmost in the list of the best sightseeing destinations in South Korea. Though the Yongmeori Cliffs is just one of the many attractions in the Jeju island-province, the Yongmeori Cliffs in Jeju is one of the chief tourist draws in Jeju. The Yongmeori Cliffs in Jeju stands out particularly because of its spectacular beauty.

A prominent feature, the Yongmeori Cliffs in Jeju is located in the Seogwipo City. The Yongmeori Cliffs in Jeju is the place where the mountain dips into the sea at the Yongmeori Beach. Formed out of the natural piling of stacks of ‘Sa-am’ that have been occurring for millions of years, the locals equate the formation of the Yongmeori Cliffs in Jeju with the image of a dragon’s head going into the ocean for a dip; the dragon being the Mount Sanbangsan. The piles of rocks lining the beach near the ocean make for a very imposing picture. The stacked rocks are rather wide giving off the feeling greatness and space overall. As you descend beach-wards from the top of the Yongmeori Cliffs in Jeju, there is an attraction awaiting you on the way. It is called the Hamel Castaway Memorial. Erected in 1653, in remembrance of a castaway named Hamel who was washed ashore; the memorial still stands today for the benefit of the visitors. Another attraction of the Yongmeori Cliffs in Jeju are the diving women who vend sea cucumbers and other fruits of the sea.