At the western end of
Jeju City, where the Hanch'on stream runs into the ocean, is a large rock
formation shaped like a dragon's head. (Depending on the viewing angle, it
sometimes looks more like the head of a bunny rabbit.) A short trail has been
carved out going down the cliffs to give several views of the rock. Several old
women sell fresh seafood in the area.
Legend states that the Dragon King's messanger was sent to Halla Mountain to gather bulloch'o (an herb reputed to give eternal life). The messanger was killed by an arrow from an angry mountain god. Part of the messenger's body sank into the water while the head remained above the water, trying to return to the sky. On windy days, the waves crashing against the rocks suggest the fury of the dragon.
Legend states that the Dragon King's messanger was sent to Halla Mountain to gather bulloch'o (an herb reputed to give eternal life). The messanger was killed by an arrow from an angry mountain god. Part of the messenger's body sank into the water while the head remained above the water, trying to return to the sky. On windy days, the waves crashing against the rocks suggest the fury of the dragon.
