Jungmun Attractions : Jusangjeolli Cliff of Daepo
Columnar Joints at Daepo Coast
Introduction
The cliffs along the Daepo Coast represent a very unusual geological occurrence- vertical black rocks rise from the ground and sea like giant hexagonal crystals. The rocky cliffs with columnar joints run for approximately 2 km. along the coastline between Jungmun-dong and Deapo-dong in Seogwipo. The distinctive landscape is very popular among visitors
Columnar jointing arises from the contraction of molten lava columns. Columns ("colonnade") typically have 5 or 6 sides. Cooling cracks closely spaced columns in irregular patterns ("entablatures"). These particular formations were formed from lava flows approximately 14,000-25,000 years ago.
The area also has several other unusual rock formations. Erosion from the ocean waves has created natural stairs in some areas, resulting in the area's original name of Chisatgae Haean (meaning "Alter to the Gods"). In the past, residents would hold services here to the island's 18,000+ gods.
Operating Hours
08:00 - 19:00 (Nov - Feb 08:00 - 18:00)
Admission Fees
Adult 2,000 won(Group 1,600 won) / Youth and Child 1,000 won(Group 600 won)
* Group - more 10 people
Address
2663, Jungmun-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do (1100 (cheonbaek)-ro, Seogwipo-si)
More Information
You can find more information on the Jusangjeolli Cliff website
http://jikimi.cha.go.kr/english/search_plaza_new/ECulresult_Db_View.jsp?VdkVgwKey=16,04430000,39
(English, Korean)
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