Seongsan Ilchulbong SunSeonrise Peak
Near the eastern town of Songsan-ri, a volcanic crater
with vertical cliffs rises up from the shore. As the easternmost tip of Jeju
Island, this area is the first to greet each day's new sun, thus earning the
name of "Sunrise Peak." A hefty climb brings visitors to the top of
the peak. Visitors are prevented from entering the crater by barbed wire, but
they can still enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding area. Jagged rocks
stick up like teeth along the crater's perimeter. It is definitely worth the
view, even if you do not make it in time for the sunrise. On July 19, 2000,
Seongsan Ilchubong was designated as a natural monument.
Although numerous hydromagmatic volcanoes exist similar to Seongsan Ilchulbong, but no other ones have a well-preserved tuff cone and diverse internal structures along a sea cliff. Because of these scientific values and remarkable scenery, Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone, UNESCO designated it as a World Natural Heritage site in 2007.
Other important designations include being selected as a UNESCO World Geopark (2010), a representative place as a World 7 Natural Landscape (2011), and one of 12 Korea Tourism Guinness attractions (2012).
Although numerous hydromagmatic volcanoes exist similar to Seongsan Ilchulbong, but no other ones have a well-preserved tuff cone and diverse internal structures along a sea cliff. Because of these scientific values and remarkable scenery, Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone, UNESCO designated it as a World Natural Heritage site in 2007.
Other important designations include being selected as a UNESCO World Geopark (2010), a representative place as a World 7 Natural Landscape (2011), and one of 12 Korea Tourism Guinness attractions (2012).
