Jeongbang Waterfall
정방폭포
Buy a ticket at the entrance and walk down about five minutes of pine-lined steps — there is no way to see the fall from the top. Sonammeori, on the cliff above it, is a Jeju April 3 site where detainees were summarily executed; the setting is a beauty spot and a killing ground at once.
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Place information
- Korean name
- 정방폭포
- Address
- 37 Chilsimni-ro 214beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
- Opening hours
- 09:00–17:50 (last entry 17:30)
- Hours notes
- Hours or access can change with sunset and weather conditions.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Admission
- ₩2,000
- Height
- 23 m
Prices
| Adult(adult individual) | ₩2,000 |
|---|---|
| Youth(youth individual) | ₩1,000 |
| Child(child individual) | ₩1,000 |
| Group(adult, group rate) | ₩1,600A group is ten or more paying visitors. |
| Group(youth and children, group rate) | ₩600 |
| Infant(ages 6 and under) | FreePhoto ID or a certificate must be shown. |
| Senior(ages 65 and over) | Free |
| Admission(disability-card holders and similar) | Free |
Source: Visit Jeju — Jeongbang Waterfall ·
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Frequently asked questions
What makes Jeongbang different from Jeju's other waterfalls?
It is the only waterfall in Korea whose water falls directly into the sea. Cheonjiyeon and Cheonjeyeon, the other two of Jeju's big three, both fall into pools inland.
Is it accessible?
Not really. The only way to the waterfall is a staircase down to a boulder shelf, and the rocks at the bottom are wet.
Can I see the Seobulgwacha inscription?
No. The legend that the envoy Seobul carved those characters into the cliff is widely told, but Visit Jeju notes the characters cannot be found today.
Stories about this place
- A Half-Day on Seogwipo's South Shore: Waterfall, Coastline and Transport
A half-day plan for three sights on Seogwipo's south coast, covering the order that works best, when to reach the waterfall before last admission, how to catch the bridge lit up, and how to shorten or reverse the route.
- Eight Jeju Places to Visit: East and West Days, What to Book First
Seongsan Ilchulbong, Udo and Bijarim make one east day; Osulloc, ARTE MUSEUM and 9.81 Park make one west day. Which of the eight to book before you fly, what goes wrong on the day, and where to go instead when one is shut.
