Writer’s Workshop: From Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak [UNESCO World Heritage] (성산일출봉)
The signboard
We were indulging in the flora and fauna during our recent trip to Jeju island, South Korea. Seongsan IIchulbong Peak is one of the places which we visited. It is one of the two UNESCO World Heritage on Jeju island. Also know as Sunrise peak it was created nearly 10,000 years ago during a volcano eruption.
The signboard explaining how the peak came about.
This was the 3rd stop on our day tour of Jeju and we were not prepared for the hike that we were about to do up and down the peak.
walking up to the peak
It was a hard track up as the steps got very steep and we had to carry Tiger girl on the way up. It was simply exhausting but the view that we saw was rewarding enough.
The grass field crater
The view was magnificent. On one side we could see the whole crater while on the other side we saw the rest of Jeju island.
The view from the peak
The houses look really tiny from the distance and we could see the mountains in the background.
The view of the cliff
While coming down from the peak we saw this view of the cliff. At the other end was a small cove where there was a diving center.
The diving center
That was the location for the women diver show where by elderly women dive into the sea without breathing equipment to collect abalone.
Have you been in touch with Nature lately?
Where is the last place which you have visited?
June 26, 2013 @ 1:52 pm
Nice scenery! Next time I visit must really make a trip to Jeju 🙂
June 26, 2013 @ 6:11 pm
Now I wished I went to Jeju Island when I had a chance years ago. LOL I was active in the Jaycees then and one convention was held there. 🙂
June 26, 2013 @ 7:33 pm
Definitely worth the effort to get to the top. Those are fantastic views.
June 26, 2013 @ 8:51 pm
My mother visited Jeju Island years ago on a solo trip and she has not been ale to stop talking about its beauty! My latest brush with nature was at the mountain near to where my husband grew up. It was great to bring the kids there to experience part of their father’s childhood 🙂
June 27, 2013 @ 2:33 am
I visited the sun rise peak and agree that the views are gorgeous! The hike was tiring but like you said, very very rewarding. I’ve heard that you can watch the sun rise from there and it is simply breath taking.
June 27, 2013 @ 9:34 am
the view must have been really breathtaking judging from your photos 🙂
June 27, 2013 @ 11:00 am
I’ve seen a lot of Jeju Island in the Korean series that I love wathching, and I’m dreaming to visit the place in the future. 🙂
June 27, 2013 @ 12:07 pm
love the view, i think your tiredness was compensated seeing that amazing place
June 27, 2013 @ 2:09 pm
jeju island! oh wow. it’s on my bucket list of places to visit when i go to south korea. the view itself from your photos is simply breathtaking. so much beauty in nature. the last time i had been out of town was still october of last year and it was to attend a friend’s wedding in bohol. i wanna take a trip soon and not worry about technology even for just a few days.
June 27, 2013 @ 2:40 pm
I heard a lot about Jeju Island in the korean novela shown here in our country. The place looks so beautiful and much detailed in you pictures.
June 28, 2013 @ 11:14 am
Looks lovely! Great photos 🙂
June 30, 2013 @ 1:30 pm
Beautiful! What a great experience!
June 30, 2013 @ 8:25 pm
Jeju island looks really beautiful. I need to get away from the city soon! I’ve my sights on an overnight stay in a historical island. Hopefully I can book the trip tomorrow so we can go soon. hehehe 🙂