Seongsan-ri

Among Jeju-do’s settlements, Seongsan-ri is notable for its position beside Seongsan Ilchulbong, a volcanic tuff cone on Jeju’s eastern coast. Also called Sunrise Peak, it was formed by a shallow-sea eruption about 5,000 years ago and forms part of the UNESCO-listed Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes property. Its broad crater and steep rim facing the sea are enduring signs of the island’s volcanic origins. The surrounding coast is also linked to Jeju’s haenyeo, women divers whose traditional harvesting culture is recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Seongsan’s ferry terminal connects this part of Jeju with nearby Udo Island. Find related webcams around Seongsan-ri and eastern Jeju to build a fuller picture of this volcanic coast.

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