Jeongbang Waterfall, Coastal waterfall in Seogwipo, South Korea.
Jeongbang Waterfall is a coastal waterfall on the southern shore of Jeju Island, South Korea, where water falls over granite cliffs straight into the sea. The drop is about 23 meters and the water lands directly in the ocean without passing through any river or beach.
The earliest written records of the waterfall come from an envoy sent by the Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang to Jeju in search of herbs said to grant immortality. According to those accounts, he left an inscription on the rock to mark his visit.
A carved inscription on the rock face near the falls records the visit of an ancient Chinese envoy, and visitors can still read it today. The site draws people who come not only for the water but also for this rare stone testimony.
The entrance is within walking distance from central Seogwipo and reached by a short, well-marked path. Sturdy footwear is a good idea since the ground near the water can get slippery from the spray.
The waterfall is one of the few places in Asia where fresh water falls directly into the open ocean without a river or lagoon in between. On calm days, you can clearly see the two types of water meeting at the base of the cliff.
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