Jeju island - Goodstay Feliz Telcon Hotel and Cheonjiyeon fall

Jeju Island

Map of Jeju island. It is available at most of the attractions.

Goodstay Feliz Telcon Hotel

The hotel is located in Seogwipo city which is at the bottom of Jeju city. Cheonjiyeon falls and many other attractions are also located around Seogwipo city. The room is provided with computer, TV, eating table, refrigerator, dressing table, and an attached bathroom. The decorations are very nice and looks like a honey moon suite. I booked early in advance and only costs total of RM444 for 4 nights which is very cheap considering the services provided. Everyday, someone will refill the bottled water and coffee in the refrigerator for free. And in the lobby, there are provided a kitchen where you can cook or microwave food. There is also a box of Jeju orange provided in the kitchen area. Free parking also available.

Cheonjiyeon falls

Cheonjiyeon fall.

Cheonjiyeon, meaning "God’s pond," derives its name from the legend that the seven fairies serving the King of Heaven came down to the pond on stairs of cloud and bathed in its clean waters. Apart from the wild Dampalsu trees, designated as natural monument No. 163, the wooded area also contains a great variety of rare plants such as brambles, Songyeopnan as well as Gusiljappam trees, Sanyuja trees (Chinese lemon trees), and camellias which are all specified as natural monument No. 379. Take a walk along the subtropical path towards the Cheonjiyeon Falls for a kilometer and you will be able to hear the magnificent sound of waterfalls. The waterfall is 22m high, 12m wide and 20m in depth. The clear and deep water of Cheonjiyeon Falls is designated as natural monument No. 27 and is renowned as a habitat for Mutae eels (natural monument No. 258). Also, the annual Seven Fairies Festival is held every May.

Entrance fee: 2000 won. Free parking available.
Direction: Search for Cheonjiyeon in the GPS or with this address 666-7, Cheonji-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do.

The entrance to Cheonjiyeon fall is a park and the waterfall is located at the end of the park. On the way to the waterfall, there are some nature sightseeing and also a river which is from the waterfall running through the park. Here is where we first met the Jeju Stone Grandfather and Grandmother which is a mascot to Jeju island.

Dolharubang - Stone Grandfather. Dolharubang means stone grandfather in Jeju dialect, standing at an entrance of a village acting as a guardian. Dolharubang are carved from porous volcanic stone which is common around Halla mountain. With their fists clenching and bulging eyes they are believed to protect the village and keep evil spirits out. The name Dolharubang differs according to regions, in Jeju city it was called Useokmok, in Boseongri-old Daejeong it was called Museokmok, but Baekharubang in Seongup. There has been an opinion that the origin of Dolharubang may have come from Mongolian customs. It is designated and protected as Jeju folklore material No 2.

Lots of big and mini Jeju Grandfather.

The main item is actually the water pot but the Jeju Stone Grandmother is always together with it so I recognised it as the Jeju Stone Grandmother. Mulheobeok - Water pot. Mulheobeok is a traditional earthenware pot that was used in Jeju to carry water. It is designated to endure long bumpy distances with a flat bottom and a concave body. The mouth is narrow to prevent overflow. The mulheobeok is usually paired with a rectangular bamboo carrier called "mulgudeok" which fits over the shoulders. The islanders, usually women, had to carry water from springs in the coastal areas to their homes. Mulheobeok was also used as a musical instrument on local gatherings.

The river from the waterfall that runs through the Cheonjiyeon park.