Cheonjiyeon Waterfall: A Natural Wonder Even the Sky Fell in Love With

There are many waterfalls with vigorous water streams pouring down from steep rugged cliffs in Jeju. Among them, Cheonjiyeon Waterfall is definitely the best in terms of with size and scenic view.

■ Introduction of Cheonjiyeon Waterfall

Seogwipo Harbor, Various Rugged Cliffs with Rock Formations, Various Vegetation, Dense Forest, Contents of Jeungbotamraji
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As you start your way up from the old Seogwipo Harbor, you will reach the waterfall boasting a magnificent view with its rugged cliffs and fantastic rock formations. A luxuriant forest of diverse subtropical evergreen and fern trees covers the area.

The 〈Jeungbotamraji〉, drawn up by 12 Jeju scholars right after Korea regained independence, explains about Cheonjiyeon very well. It praises the beauty of Cheonjiyeon as follows:
“It is located at Yeonwoecheon stream, about 2km to the west of Seogwi-ri, Seogwipo. The double waterfalls flow quickly as if it would fly away. It is approximately around 30.3 m long. It has quiet and secluded feelings to it as it is very close to the ocean, yet surrounded by hills and mountains.”

Cheonjiyeon Waterfall inside the valley, which is 1 km long, with a height of 22 m, a width of 12m, and the water depth of 20 m, pours down between fantastic rocks as if it would pierce right into the earth’s axis. You will feel chills even in the summer time.

The area around Cheonjiyeon Waterfall is designated and protected as a Nature Reserve to protect the original form of nature. Accordingly, any activity of logging, collecting plants, or capturing wild animals is prohibited.

■ Things you should not miss – Subtitles IN

The Dense Forest at Cheonjiyeon Waterfall

Things you should not miss at Cheonjiyeon Waterfall that boasts a picturesque view.
Dampalsu Trees (Ellipticus Elaeocarpus)

First, Dampalsu trees, or Ellipticus elasocarpus~!
Dampalsu tree is a subtropical tree. In Korea, Dampalsu trees are only found in Jeju Island, as they cannot survive in the cold. The wild Dampalsu trees around Cheonjiyeon Waterfall area have been designated as a Natural Monument No. 163

Giant Mottled Eel

Things you should not miss at Cheonjiyeon Waterfall
Second, giant mottled eel~!
It is a southern tropical fish that grows into as big as 2 m of body length. The habitats of giant mottled eel range from Jeju, southern part of Japan, and to Southeast Asia. They are classified as a Natural Monument No. 27.

■ Epilogue
Cheonjiyeon Waterfall pours down so quickly between high cliffs and dense forest as if it would fly away. It is a natural wonder even sky would fall in love with.