Suwolbong PeakClaimed by the owner

Suwolbong is an oreum, a small extinct volcano, rising about 77 meters above sea level in Hangyeong-myeon, on the westernmost edge of Jeju City. It sits at the end of Jeju's widest open field, where the land meets the coast in Gosan-ri. Visitors come mainly for the cliffs, the sedimentary rock layers, and the view of nearby Chagwido island.

Volcanic Cliffs and Rock Layers

The volcano formed around 18,000 years ago and has a tuff ring roughly 73 meters wide. Erosion from the nearby ocean has exposed the mountain's cliffs, revealing sedimentary layers that are considered unusually clear and well preserved. For this reason, the cliffs were designated Natural Monument of South Korea No. 513 in 2009. Freshwater springs also emerge at various points along the coast here and are known locally as a source of mineral water.

Coastal Trail and Summit

The coastal cliffs beneath the peak extend for about 2 kilometers and are known as Eongal. A trail runs along these cliffs, giving views of the rock formations, the ocean, and Chagwido island, and an annual walking event has been held on the trail since 2010. At the summit stands Suwolbongjeong, a hexagonal pavilion once used for rain rituals (giuje).