Cheonjiyeon Waterfall — Attraction in Seogwipo-si

This sign is located at the entrance of the waterfall, near a pathway. It conveys a clear message of “No swimming”, with the important parts highlighted in bright yellow.

Linguistic Analysis

Code Preference System The sign prioritises Korean at the top, followed by English and then Chinese- this order reflects the language hierarchy in Korea, with english and chinese used as accessibility languages to foreign tourists.

Inscription System The Sign uses bold colours like red and yellow, with yellow as the highlighted colour to show the main message of no swimming! The most important message “When swimming you can be died with heart attack”, though in broken english, is interestingly placed before Korean, perhaps because more tourists than Koreans visit this place

Emplacement system This sign is placed right before the path to the waterfall which is a great location for tourists

Context/ Sociolinguistic Implications The sign captures the need for the park to cater to tourists, as they have prioritised language since this place is mostly visited by tourists. The multilingual approach shows the wide variety of tourists who visit here, namely...

Cheonjiyeon Waterfall is another popular tourist attraction in Seogwipo, Jeju Island, South Korea. The name "Cheonjiyeon" means "sky connected with land," and the waterfall is known for its picturesque surroundings. The falls are about 22 meters high, with a pond below that is home to various freshwater fish, including the protected marbled eel.

The walk to the waterfall is about 10-15 minutes along a well-maintained path, which is surrounded by lush vegetation, making for a pleasant stroll. The path is easy and accessible, suitable for most visitors, including families with children. The waterfall area is illuminated at night, offering a unique view for those who visit in the evening.

The entrance fee is around 2,000-3,000 KRW for adults. There are amenities like restrooms, shops, and parking near the entrance.

It’s best to visit during the day for clear photos or at night for the lighting effects. The waterfall can get crowded, especially during peak tourist times, so visiting early in the morning or later in the day can help avoid the crowds. The surrounding park area is well-kept, and swimming is not allowed...

Lovely waterfall in a gorgeous natural setting with gardens and sculptures. So why only three stars? Good luck trying to get a decent view of the waterfall or fight your way through the crowd to get close. If you are unlucky enough to be there at the same time as one or more tour buses, then your pleasant visit to what would be a beautiful, tranquil place will be ruined. In our case, there were large groups of very loud tourists chanting/singing and shouting in unison, which made it unpleasant. Hey, I'm a tourist too, so I accept that spots can get crowded, but I try to be respectful of others. All is not lost, however, if you take the side garden path through the woods on the quieter "out"/exit side of the loop trail. In general, the exit side is less visited and nicer. The garden areas are nice, and the plants are labeled, so you can learn something...