We had originally planned to visit two waterfalls in Jeju - Jeonbang Waterfall and Cheonjiyeon Waterfall. But by the time we completed trekking Yongmeori Coast, it was already past 3.30pm and we didn't think we had sufficient time to see both before nightfall.
Jeongbang Waterfall is located near the southern central coast of Jeju. This waterfall discharges directly into the sea is considered more impressive and grandiose. However, we decided to forgo this after having difficulty of finding a suitable site to stop and view this waterfall from a distance. We headed to Cheonjiyeon Waterfall at the southwest of Jeju Island.
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Cheonjiyeon Waterfall which is slightly westward of Jeongbang Waterfall is very accessible to visitors. It takes less than five minutes to walk from the huge carpark to the waterfall. We paused at the bridge that crosses the downstream of the waterfall to see Koi fish swimming in crystal clear water and wild ducks and pigeons lured by food thrown by visitors.
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On the day of our visit, water flow was not at its peak as April to June is the dry season. At its peak flow, water across the crest can be 12m wide falling over a height of 22m! Still, this waterfall is minute when compared to the Stirling Falls at the Milford Sound, NZ at 151m high which we saw in 2016 (Read here). Still, the scenery is fabulous and breathtaking. It definitely worth a visit!
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Dol Hareubang or the old stone grandfather and their miniature-size souvenirs are seen in almost every tourist site in Jeju. It reminded me of Totem Poles in Canada (Read here). These stone carvings are carved from basalt, the volcanic rocks which are easily found in Jeju.
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