The pillar
Alone in the sea.
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Oedolgae is a lone rock pillar standing in the sea off the southern coast of Jeju Island, South Korea, in the city of Seogwipo, about 2 km south-west of its centre and about 29 km in a straight line south of Jeju City. Its name means roughly «the lone rock». It is about 20 m tall and 7 to 10 m wide, and was designated a Scenic Site in 2011. The pillar formed from volcanic lava rock that the waves wore away over time, and it is surrounded by sheer sea cliffs and sea caves, with pine trees growing on the clifftops. A local legend tells of an old woman who waited for her husband to return from the sea until she turned to stone, which is why it is also called «Grandmother Rock». A short path through the pines on the clifftop leads to viewpoints over the rock and the sea. It is part of the Jeju Olle coastal walking trail, which continues along the shore, and small islands off Seogwipo can be seen on the horizon. Visiting is free. It is easy to combine with the Cheonjiyeon and Jeongbang waterfalls in Seogwipo. The light is best early in the morning and just before sunset, and the path is paved and easy.
Alone in the sea.
Topped with pines.
A coastal walk.
Seohong-dong, Seogwipo, Jeju Island, South Korea
Yes.
The Cheonjiyeon and Jeongbang waterfalls.
