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Yongmeori Coast in Jeju: A Unique Rocky Shore

2017-07-20 · Updated: 2026-08-11 · Original (Korean)

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As my trip nears its end, I'm slowly getting too lazy to wander around. Plus, after seeing Hallasan (Mount Halla) and Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak)—which delivered a proper visual shock to my brain—my sense of awe is gradually fading. Still, knowing I fly back home tomorrow makes it hard to just sit still. To properly reconcile these completely opposite signals from my body and mind, I decided to visit just one place a day and spend the rest of the time lying down or killing time at a coffee shop.

The single tourist spot I chose for today is Yongmeori Coast. The rocks themselves look fascinating, but more than the rocks, I remember the squads of ajummas (middle-aged women) setting up their mats in noisy, photogenic spots. Just as the description says it's a fantastic combination of lava and waves, the coast itself was truly unique. However, walking on the rocks is a bit dangerous, and it's hard to actually see the shape of a dragon. It looked like there was a cruise ship available, and I feel like it might be better to view the coast from the boat instead.

On that note, I'll just list out the photos and end the post here.

Large sailing ship model standing against the background of the sea under a cloudy sky.
Sheer giant rocky mountain under a blue sky and a temple building located below it.
Information board and map for Yongmeori Coast in Sagye-ri, Jeju, standing in front of a rocky area.
Ocean view showing a breakwater and buildings in the distance between dark rock cliffs.
Giant rock cliff featuring prominent horizontally layered sedimentary rock strata.
Person standing on a wide, flat rock taking a picture while looking at the sea.
View of blue sky and white clouds above narrow stone steps between steep rock cliffs.
Layered coastal cliff and blue sea viewed from inside a dark rock cave.
Panoramic view of a long, layered rocky coast meeting clear seawater.
Towering giant layered rocks full of holes.
Sheer rock cliff with clearly visible undulating, wave-like stratification.
Giant sedimentary rock cliff with clear horizontal stripes and a mountain visible behind it.
Giant rock cliff featuring winding textures eroded over a long time.
Small tree growing in the crevice of a dark rock cliff against a cloudy sky.
Dark rocky hill with a rough and uneven surface.
Deep, narrow, and dark crevice between high rock cliffs towering on both sides.
Round mountain towering beyond a coastal rocky area and the calm sea.