Seopjikoji is also located at the eastern shore of Jeju Island. The name came of the place was derived from the dialect of the Jeju, "Seopji" meaning a narrow piece of land, and "koji" for cape or peninsula. The shoreline was striking, showcasing volcanic rocks in different shapes, some of these were preserved and even had an observation deck.
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| The view at Seopjikoji |
There were no other tourists yet when we arrived here and once I stepped out of the car, I felt like I was shooting a Korean drama! The place looked so majestic! It was a vast green/brownish field without no trees in sight that was still lovely to the eyes.
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| The hike up to the cape |
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| Some building around the area |
The folk tale that surround this place was that a fairy would usually descend from heaven to bathe around Seopjikoji. The son of the Dragon King has fallen in love with her and wanted to marry her the first time he saw her. He was told by his father to stay put and do nothing for 100 days so that he could give his permission. However, on the last day, the waves rose high and a typhoon came, so the fairy was not able to come down from the heavens to attend their wedding. The son grieved and has eventually died, turning into a stone which is now called 'Seondolbawi'.
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| Seondolbawi |
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| The path leading to All In House |
This place is also famous being another shooting location for a drama called 'All In', starring Song Hye Kyo and her ex-husband Lee Byung Hun. There was a separate admission fee to visit the house. The drama was filmed here last 2003 and this chapel was said to have been destroyed by a typhoon and was reconstructed afterwards.
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| All In House |
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| The house opens to public by 9AM, so no entry allowed! :P |
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| Looks gloomy! |
Moving forward, you may be able to see a lighthouse that can give you a good birds eye view of the entire shoreline of Seopjikoji. It is closed for entry though.
The skies were still gloomy thus most of my pictures have this 'dark' atmosphere in them, rest assured though that you will enjoy it here, especially for people who enjoy natural landscapes.
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| The road to the lighthouse |
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| Seopjikoji's Lighthous |
The entrance to Seopjikoji is free, so more reasons to go! It's open 24 hours as well for those who are adventurous to go during night time. The place is booming with romantic atmosphere and it would be great to visit here with someone you could hands with amidst the strong wind especially during the cold weather of Korea. Jeju definitely lives up to being the romance island of the country especially with one special tourist spot like Seopjikoji.
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| Seopjijkoji's majestic view of the sea |
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| Bye Seopjikoji, for now. Hope to see you again! |
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Day 1: Gangwon-do Chuncheon and Nami Island  |
Day 2: Gangwon-do Mt.Seorak (Seoraksan)  |
Day 3: Gyeonggi-do Yongin and Food Tour  |
Day 4: Gyeonggi-do Suwon: Hwaseong Fortress, Korean Folk Village  |
Day 5: Gyeonggi-do Everland  |
Day 6: Gyeongju Food Tour  |
Day 7: Gyeongju Seokguram Grotto  Bulguksa Temple  Cheomseongdae and Anapji Pond  |
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Day 8: Busan Railway Train in Korea  |
Day 9: Busan Igidae Coast  Busan Fireworks Festival  |
Day 10: Busan Haedong Yonggungsa Temple  Flying with Jeju Air  |
Day 11: Jeju (E) Food Tour- Altang  Dragon Rock  Jusangjeolli Cliff  Teddy Bear Museum  The Seaes Resort  |
Day 12: Jeju (W) Sunrise Peak  Seopjikoji  Trick Art  Folk Village  Sangamburi Crater, Mt.Halla  Manjanggul Cave, Maze Park  Jjimjilbang  |
Day 13: Seoul Flying with T'way Airlines  Couchsurfing in Korea  |
Day 14: Seoul Palaces and Bukchon Village  |
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Day 15&16: Seoul Myeongdong and Ewha University  N Seoul Tower  |
Booking Flights via T'way Airlines  |
Travel Report for South Korea 16 days travel itinerary and tips  |
That looks like a perfect place for a proposal! My boyfriend should read this blog :))
ReplyDeleteThat's a good idea Sheena! The clouds were just gloomy that day but on a perfect day, I bet you'll be giving your boyfriend your "YES" in a heartbeat :)
DeleteP.S. Sheena's BF, you know what to do ;)
i love this place! breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteMe too! Super ganda! :)
DeleteHi, can you give me the address of the church in Seopjikoji? Thanks
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