Sancheondan
Located in a grove of trees just 8km (5 miles) from Jeju-si, this former altar site sits along the first trans-island road leading to Seogwipo-si. This is the spot where the winter rites for the Mountain Spirit are performed every year. This ceremony used to be held on top of Mt. Halla, but it was moved here during the Goryeo Dynasty because so many people froze to death during the long ceremonies. Today, rituals are held during the first lunar month. It's worth a stop to check out the eight 600-year-old "bear" pine trees, so-named because their bark is the same dark brown as bear's fur, surrounding the place.
Located in a grove of trees just 8km (5 miles) from Jeju-si, this former altar site sits along the first trans-island road leading to Seogwipo-si. This is the spot where the winter rites for the Mountain Spirit are performed every year. This ceremony used to be held on top of Mt. Halla, but it was moved here during the Goryeo Dynasty because so many people froze to death during the long ceremonies. Today, rituals are held during the first lunar month. It's worth a stop to check out the eight 600-year-old "bear" pine trees, so-named because their bark is the same dark brown as bear's fur, surrounding the place.
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