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As One Year Ends, Another Begins <Chasing the Rising and Setting Sun on Jeju>
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Views of the sun setting or rising are among nature’s most spectacular sights. On Jeju, there are plenty of places to see these beautiful phenomena.
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- As One Year Ends, Another BeginsChasing the <Rising and Setting Sun on Jeju>
In Korea, people like to welcome in the New Year by viewing January’s first sunrise. Watching the sun come up is a great time to make a wish for the 12 months ahead. The most famous sunrise spot on Jeju is Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, but there are plenty of other spots you can head to for sunrises and sunsets. Just be sure to wrap up warm before you leave as standing still watching the sun for a long period can get cold, especially in winter. And don’t worry if you can’t make it on January 1, you can watch the sunrise at any time of year.
Suweolbong Peak is a long flat hill on the far west of Jeju. Its location makes it the perfect place to view the sunset out over the sea. You’ll also get twilight views of Chagwido, a group of islets off the coast. Suweolbong Peak itself is a fascinating destination and it is well worth arriving an hour or so before the sun goes down to give yourself time to explore. The peak is 77 meters high and stretches out along the coast. From the beach at the bottom, you can see the layers of rock in the cliff face that formed during volcanic eruptions around 18,000 years ago. Suweolbong is in an isolated area and getting there takes just over an hour from both Jeju City and Seogwipo City, but if you like sunsets, it is well worth the trip.
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While you can see the sunset along much of Jeju’s west coast, Hyeopjae Beach stands out due to it being one of the most picturesque areas on the island. From here, you’ll get views of the beach’s pristine white sand, black volcanic rocks, and turquoise water, as well as out to Biyangdo, an island around 1,500 meters off the coast. The beach is in a well-developed area so there are plenty of places you could go to eat after the sunset and there are hotels nearby. The beach is around a 50-minute drive from Jeju City, and around 40 minutes from Jungmun Tourist Complex.
Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak is one of Jeju’s most famous sites. It’s also a popular spot for viewing sunrises and its name even translates into “Sunrise peak.” As the island’s eastern tip, you get an uninterrupted view of the sun rising up over the ocean. The climb to the top of the peak is steep but short—around 20 to 30 minutes—and there is an easy to follow path with steps that goes all the way to the top. People watch the sunrise here throughout the year, but January 1 is especially popular as people hunt for the first one of the year. In winter, the sun rises on Jeju around 7:30 a.m. and you have to arrive early to hike the mountain. So you’ll be pleased to know there are plenty of accommodation options nearby that will allow you some extra time in bed.
Yongnuni Oreum is a volcanic hill on the west of Jeju. It is situated inland, but from the top you get views out over the Jeju countryside to the sea. On clear days, you can even see the distinctive silhouette of Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak. The country landscape means that you get a very different sunrise from Yongnuni Oreum than you do at Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak. The hill is only 88 meters high (247.8 meters above sea level) and there is a clear path to the top, which makes the climb to the summit relatively easy. The hill is covered in grass and shrubs so your view of the surrounding area is uninterrupted all the way to the top. The oreum is more remote than Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak and there are no hotels nearby. Nonetheless, it is still within reach of much of the island and you can drive there in under an hour from Jeju City.
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- 2020-09-11
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