Jeongbang Waterfall
One of Asia's only waterfalls that plunges directly into the sea — a thundering curtain of water meeting ocean on Jeju Island.
About this spectacle
Jeongbang Waterfall on Jeju Island, South Korea, is one of the few waterfalls in Asia that falls directly into the ocean. Standing at the cliff's edge, visitors watch and hear a powerful curtain of water thunder down basalt rock faces and crash into the churning sea below, misting the surrounding area with cool spray. The surrounding volcanic rock is darkened with moisture, and the contrast between the white cascade, black basalt, and turquoise water creates a dramatic natural frame. The coastal setting means visitors can feel the combined mist of waterfall and sea breeze simultaneously. It is an accessible coastal spectacle that rewards both casual visitors and photographers, particularly when morning light catches the spray and illuminates the falls against the ocean backdrop.
When to go
Jan — Dec, peak Apr — Sep
Getting there
Nearest airport: CJU. Nearest city: Seogwipo.
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