Jeju Drive

Seogwipo Cheonjiyeon to Jeongbang Waterfall Course

A compact urban drive through Seogwipo city center connecting Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, the Maeil Olle Market, Lee Jung-seop Street, and Jeongbang Waterfall.

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Course Overview

This short but rewarding drive cuts through the heart of Seogwipo city. Starting from Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, it passes through the bustling Maeil Olle Market and the artsy Lee Jung-seop Street before arriving at Jeongbang Waterfall. Though the distance is short, you get to visit two of Jeju's three most famous waterfalls in one trip.

Cheonjiyeon Waterfall is a majestic 22m cascade that is beautifully illuminated for nighttime viewing. Jeongbang Waterfall is Korea's only waterfall that plunges directly into the ocean from a 23m vertical cliff face.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Cheonjiyeon Waterfall (approx. 2km)

Follow a subtropical forest path from the parking lot to discover the 22m-high, 12m-wide waterfall with its 20m-deep pool below. The surrounding grove of rare Podocarpus trees is a designated natural monument.

Section 2: Seogwipo City Center (approx. 3km)

Browse Jeju specialties and street food at Maeil Olle Market, then soak in the artistic atmosphere of Lee Jung-seop Street with its galleries and cafes.

Section 3: Jeongbang Waterfall (approx. 3.5km)

Korea's only oceanfront waterfall drops 23m directly into the sea. The view from the coastal rocks below the falls is truly unforgettable.

Driving Tips

  • Duration: Allow 3-4 hours including walking tours
  • Entry fees: Cheonjiyeon (2,500 KRW), Jeongbang (2,000 KRW)
  • Night viewing: Cheonjiyeon is open until 10 PM with beautiful illumination
  • Parking: Paid parking at both waterfall sites
  • Dining: Try black pork BBQ and braised hairtail fish at Maeil Olle Market

Course Info

Distance

1.9 km

Duration

25 min

Difficulty

Easy

Region

Jeju Seogwipo

Best Season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May)🏖️ Summer (Jun–Aug)🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov)❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb)

Nearby Attractions4 attractions

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Cheonjiyeon WaterfallViewpoint

A 22m waterfall with nighttime illumination; one of Jeju's top three falls

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Seogwipo Maeil Olle MarketRestaurant

A traditional market with black pork, braised hairtail, and Jeju specialties

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Lee Jung-seop StreetCafe

An art street honoring painter Lee Jung-seop with galleries and cafes

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Jeongbang WaterfallViewpoint

Korea's only waterfall that drops directly into the ocean; 23m high, 8m wide

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