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Yongmeorihaean Coast (용머리해안)

Yongmeorihaean Coast is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

ROOTIconic stop curated by Korea Tourism OrganizationJeju island vibe — volcanic coast, slow paceEnglish-friendly

Why go

Yongmeori Coast is a famous coastal-rock formation on Jeju Island's southern coast at Sanbangsan, where eroded volcanic-rock cliffs and shore platforms have been carved by long-term sea action into a curving sequence that resembles a dragon's head and back diving into the ocean — "Yongmeori" literally meaning "dragon head." The walking route along the cliff base threads tide-pool platforms, wind-carved rock walls, narrow stone passages, and overhanging cliff sections, with the open South Sea on one side and the steeply rising Sanbangsan slope on the other. Tides matter — at high tide the lower path is closed, so timing matters for full access. Pairs strongly with Sanbangsan, the Olle Trail Course 10, and Songaksan headland for a coherent southern-Jeju coastal day.

Quick highlights

  • Famous coastal-rock formation on Jeju's southern coast at Sanbangsan
  • Eroded volcanic cliffs resembling a dragon diving into the ocean
  • Tide-pool platforms, wind-carved walls, narrow stone passages
  • High-tide closure of the lower path — timing matters
  • Pairs with Sanbangsan, Olle Course 10, Songaksan headland

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