Seopjikoji Coastline, Seopwipo City in Jeju Island

I sometimes wonder whether lighthouse builders when choosing the sites for the lighthouses for shipping navigation had also other thought in mind. Was it a coincidence or pre-planned that many of these lighthouses eventually turn out to be iconic sites for tourists and trekkers. I had visited numerous lighthouses which have become attractions to visitors. In South Africa, I climbed the hill to reach the lighthouse at the Cape of Good Hope. In Western Australia, I trekked to the lighthouses in Cape Leeuwin and Cape Naturaliste.

In Jeju Island, we joined a throng of trekkers and walked from a road side carpark to the lighthouse at the Phoenix, Seopjikopi in Seongwipo. The 700m long route follows alongside the edge of the seaside cliff.  All the way along the route, the view was scenic, spectacular and breathtaking.

From the lighthouse and looking northeast, one can see the "Glass House" and catch a glimpse of Seongsan Ilchubong Tuff Cove at the far end.

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After descending from the peak where the lighthouse is built, we walked toward the northeastern tip of Seopjikoji. Along the way, I was surprised to see a massive and odd looking building erected on this huge piece of empty land. Further investigation revealed that this building called "The Glass House" is a restaurant and observation deck. The building was designed by renowned Japanese Architect, Tadao Ando. The external walls are either bare concrete-faced walls or glass walls. Inside the building, it allows viewers to feel the water, wind, light and sound of Seopjikoji. 

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Seongsan Ilchubong Tuff Cove at the background is
a mere 3.8Km away across the sea.

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