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A roof gourd. Pic: Aaron Irving
it's here.......Jeju's Waterfall Complex near Seogwip City.
If you make the Trip to Seogwipo, The southern City of Jeju you will pas a complex of waterfalls on the way. There are three main ones. They are Chonjiyon Waterfall, Chonjeyon Waterfall and the Coastal Jongbang Waterfall.
My fave is the Chonjiyon Waterfall. The path to the waterfall cuts through a lush garden/forest of subtropical plants and it is nice to walk there in the evening when fairylights twinkle nicely. There is a path made of lava stones over a small river coming out from the waterfall, which should be crossed by the newlyweds with the bride riding the husband's back. It has something to do with long love.
Chonjeyon Waterfall is located in the tourist area of Chungmun, near Yomiji Garden. From the side of the garden the road to the waterfall goes over the arched "bridge of seven nymphs", named after the legend that says 7 nymphs come down at midnight to bathe in the pool under the waterfall. I waited for them, but the buggers didn't even put a toe in the water pool. Grrrrrrr.
the last is the Jongbang Waterfall which is said to be the only seaside waterfall in Asia. A long stairway encumbered by lush subtropical forest hanging over it leads to the waterfall. Its quite a Beautiful place. Apparently The famous Jeju Women Divers (Haenyo) dive here and sell there wares right beside the falls. Cool huh?
