Seongsan Ilchulbong [UNESCO World Natural Heritage] | Attraction | K-Travel Mate

Seongsan Ilchulbong, standing 180m above sea level, is a volcanic cone formed by an underwater volcanic explosion about 5,000 years ago among many craters in Jeju Island. The explosion occurs when lava mixes with water, breaking the lava into fine volcanic ash that accumulates around the crater in a conical shape. Originally a volcanic island, sand and gravel gathered between the island and Shinyang Beach, connecting it to the land. At the top of Ilchulbong is a crater 600m in diameter, 90m above sea level at the base, covering an area of 214,400㎡. From ancient times, the sunrise view from the peak has been regarded as the best among Jeju’s ten scenic spots of Yeongju. The sunrise soaring fiercely from the horizon beyond the rolling blue sea colors the entire ocean and captivates viewers, naturally inspiring admiration.