Oedolgae — Attraction in Seogwipo-si

TL:DR amazing free park and coastal hike. The views are a breathtaking, and the park really well maintained. Plan on spending 1 - 3 hours depending on if you want to hike or not.

Admittedly, this was a secondary spot for me to go to, and I went to it as I had a few free moments. The parking (at the time of writing) is 2,000 won, and that is the only fee. Getting to the trail is quite easy, and if I were to rate the hiking difficulty itself, it would be easy or 2 out of 10.

As for the hike it is close to a perfect 10. The views are spectacular, and it is great for all ages. Depending on the weather, I would recommend anyone visiting to visit. Just be aware that the main part of the park and trail where the rock is has no restrooms. The closest one being in the souvenir/parking area.

The signs and information in the area generally are in Korea and English. That making the area interesting and easy to understand. The most difficult part of the trek would be the amount of stairs to get to the trail and rock. There is a very slight incline on the trail, but nothing that anyone of any age should worry about.

Last note, for those who need assistance to walk. There are no handicapped entrances or areas here for you to get to the trail and to the rock viewing areas. I don't know about the other trail heads further away from Oedolgae, but this particular area doesn't seem to be handicap friendly. Perhaps in the future this may change, but the from the parking lot and bus stop, the first thing everyone needs to do is go down a long...

Oedolgae Sea Stack in Seogwipo, Jeju is a stone pillar having a height of 20 m and a width of 7~10 m after the long-term erosion of the volcanic rock by waves. Due to the volcanic eruption that happened 120,000 years ago, this area has become a rocky island comprised of trachyandesites which are grey rocks having smal holes. Oedolgae Sea Stack is situated at the center, and its surrounding has magnificent view complete with coastal erosional cliff and caves. In the late Goryeo, when the Goryeo army defeated the Yuan army, the remaining forces of the enemy escaped to Beomsum Island. At this time, General Choe Yeong deceived and won over the enemy by making Oedolgae as a shape of a general. Thus, Oedolgae is also called Janggunbawi Rock, meaning rock in the shape of a general. Moreover, according to another legend, an old woman who was waiting for her husband who went to sea and never came back turned into a rock and...

I recently visited Oedolgae in Jeju, South Korea, and I must say, it's a truly remarkable place. The combination of the rugged rocky coastline and the beautiful sandy beach makes for a breathtaking sight. The towering Oedolgae rock, which stands at over 20 meters tall, is truly awe-inspiring, and the view of it against the backdrop of the ocean is simply stunning. The area is also surrounded by lush greenery, which adds to the natural beauty of the place. The beach itself is clean and well-maintained, and there are plenty of activities to enjoy, such as swimming and sunbathing. Overall, I would rate my experience at Oedolgae as very enjoyable, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful and peaceful place to...