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Monday, June 3, 2013

Our World - Seongsan Sunrise Peak

The Seongsan Ilchulbong, also known as Sunrise Peak is one of my favourite spots at Jeju island. If you're a fan of nature's many wonders, you'll definitely like being in this place. It offers some of the best hiking trails and great sight-seeing adventures.

A UNESCO world heritage site,  it was formed through the eruption of a volcano 100,000 years ago  and  there is a huge crater at the top of Seongsan Ilchulbon.

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The name Ilchulbong comes from its famous view of the sunrise but the views are equally impressive at any time of day.


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There are plenty of great spots and vantage points along the way and I can see why it had become a favourite getaway for hikers, trekkers and nature lovers.


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While the southeast and north sides are cliffs, the northwest side is a hill with grass that is connected to the Seongsan Village.


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I can imagine how awesome the field would look like with bright yellow rapeseed flowers in full bloom during springtime.


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This is about halfway up to Seongsan Ilchulbong. The view gets better the higher up you climb.


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The Bear, one of the unique rock formations beside the trail


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We passed yet another splendid view along the way and many came here to view the magnificent sunrise.  Although we didn’t get to experience it, I can imagine how spectacular the sunrise would look from this vantage point.


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I finally reached the highest point of Seongsan Ilchulbong after a strenuous 40 minutes hike but I couldn't stay long enough to enjoy the surrounding views. According to my research, the crater is about 600m in diameters and 90m high.


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As it was getting dark, I hurriedly took one last shot before we made our way back.

16 comments:

  1. Beautiful place!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  2. What a view that is! These are gorgeous pics. :)

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  3. I always find any part of the world fascinating to see and your shots are just superb!

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  4. Yes, I like this beautiful place, great photos!

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  5. Wow, that's really beautiful. What a great thing the internet and the blogger because I can travel around the World and see such gorgeous places from my armchair :) Thanks for sharing and have a nice day.

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  6. Beautiful pictures and scenic views!

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  7. Whoa nice scenery and pixz, this place was not included in our itinerary during our last trip.

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  8. Wow, the views are beautiful! Gorgeous photos from your visit. Thanks for sharing, have a happy day!

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  9. Very beautiful shots!!!

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  10. Looks like a long walk up there, but the view from the top is magnificent!

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  11. Beautiful photos especially the 5th and 6th : )

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  12. Lots of walking here. I won't mind as it's such a beautiful place.

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  13. Gosh I need to work out and build up my stamina if I want to visit this place. hehe....

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  14. Oh, I do enjoy your Jeju posts. This place must be really lovely in summer or after the rainy season! Do you think it gets green?

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