Jeongbang Waterfall in Jeju

Jeongbang Falls, located in Donghong-dong, Seogwipo City, is one of the top three waterfalls in Jeju along with Cheonjiyeon Falls and Cheonjeyeon Falls. This water is the only one falling directly to the sea in Korea. The 23 m-high waterfall has two streams of water. It produces the brisk sounds of water falling along the black wall, creating a splendid scene along with the ocean. Moreover, the neighboring precipitous cliffs and the stately old trees add to the unique scenic view of the waterfall. It has been selected as one of the ten wonders of Jeju and called "Jeongbang Hapoki". They say that letters "Seo Bul Gwa Cha" are inscribed on the wall of the waterfall. A Chinese scholar named Seo Bul was ordered by the First Emperor of China to seek the herb of eternal youth. Unfortunately, he failed in his quest. On his way back home, he happened to see the waterfall and was mesmerized with its beauty. He inscribed "Seo Bul Gwa Cha"on the cliff, but since there is no vestige of the letters now, it might be just a legend.

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