The next destination in Jeju is Seongsan Ilchulbong crater.
Seongsan Ilchulbong 城山 日出峰 literally can be translated as Sunrise Peak, the propriety of this name is explained by the location of the volcano on the east coast of the island, so every day the sun rises from behind this crater. This crater was formed just 5000 years ago and it is designated as UNESCO World Natural Heritage.
Near the foot of the crater.
On pictures, the crater looks not that so big, but when you start walking you realize it is not that easy to get on the top. The crater is 180 meters high, and about 600 meters in diameter.
From the high, views are always magnificent.
And finally, I am on the peak.
The wind is crazily strong there, I was even afraid to be blown away!
And walk down. Just look at that long chain of people seemed to walk on a vertical stair. I won’t miss a chance to discover local plants!
Near the foot of the crater, there is an interesting place with a view on the ocean naturally merged with the cliff. The wind is really crazy there.
I could not resist and just went to explore that place. And actually this place is special. It is the place where famous Jeju female divers, haenyeo (海女, sea woman), make a performance. Jeju diving tradition dates back to 434, originally, diving was an exclusively male profession, the first mention of female divers in literature does not come until the 17th century.
There was no show at that time, so I could just play with the ocean.
Being blessed by the ocean, finally, I can leave this amazing place.
Leave that amazing place to have some amazing food! You can see aquariums with sea creatures right next to the restaurants.
A confusing thing is the noodles are supposed to be just decoration but I tried to eat it. Another special thing about this meal, of course besides the fact the pieces of seafood are fresh, is the squid ink in the rice.
Another day on Jeju is ahead!
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