Seongsan Ilchulbong

This parasitic volcano rose from the sea about 100,000 years ago. The southeastern and northern side of the crater are cliffs, but the northwestern side is a grassy hillside that connects to Seongsanpo (Seongsan Village). The ridge is good for a nice walk or a horseback ride. Bright yellow with rapeseed flowers in the springtime, it's worth an early-morning climb to see the spectacular sunrise from the peak.

Details

• Address: 114 Seongsan-li, Seogwipo-si
• Phone: 1330 (Korea Travel Phone)
• Hours: Winter daily 5am-9pm; summer daily 4am-10pm
• Prices: Admission W2,000 ages 24-64, W1,000 ages 7-23, free for seniors over 65 and children 6 and under
• Transportation: From either Jeju-si or Seogwipo-si, take the intercity bus to Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak. Buses run every 20 min. and take 1 1/2 hr. from either city's bus terminal