Jeongbang Waterfall

Thomas Housieaux This photo was taken with iPhone SE (1st generation) · CC BY-SA 4.0

One of Asia's rare waterfalls that drops straight into the sea, on the edge of Seogwipo city.

From the car park, stone steps lead down to a small bay of rounded pebbles where a fall of more than twenty metres drops off a black cliff into the surf. The sea wind blows the spray back at you, salt on your lips. Legend has it that an envoy of China's first emperor, sent to find the elixir of life, carved characters into this cliff before going home empty-handed — and that the name Seogwipo comes from that story. Late in the day, sunlight through the spray puts a rainbow right in front of you.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Jeongbang Waterfall?

June–September (highest flow)

How much does it cost to visit Jeongbang Waterfall?

2,000 KRW

How long do you need at Jeongbang Waterfall?

1 hour

What are the opening hours of Jeongbang Waterfall?

09:00–19:00, last entry 18:00

Did you know

About 23m high, one of the few waterfalls in Asia that falls directly into the sea.
Tied to the legend of Xu Fu, the Qin envoy sent in search of immortality.
Inside Seogwipo city, minutes from the centre.
With Cheonjiyeon and Cheonjeyeon it forms Jeju's famous trio of waterfalls.

Travel tips

The pebbles are slippery when wet — tread carefully and don't get too close.
Come in the afternoon for the best chance of a rainbow in the spray.
Combine with Seogwipo Olle Market a few minutes away.

Source: https://www.visitjeju.net/en/detail/view?contentsid=CONT_000000000500350

Updated: 2026-08-04