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Jeongbang Waterfall

정방폭포 · 서귀동

7 story sections16 min 35 s in all

A waterfall located in Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea.

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Contents

7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Jeongbang Waterfall2:29

    Welcome, seekers of natural wonder and historical intrigue, to Jeongbang Waterfall. Situated on the spectacular southern coast of Seogwipo city, this site offers an auditory and visual experience that is genuinely unparalleled on…

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  2. 2The Descent and Soundscape2:32

    The journey to fully experience Jeongbang Waterfall begins with the descent. As we leave the ticket office and step onto the stone stairway winding down the cliff face, we are transitioning from the terrestrial world into an…

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  3. 3The Dragon of the Falls2:29

    Standing here at the base, enveloped in the deafening roar and the cool spray, it is remarkably easy to understand how this location birthed powerful mythologies. Before we delve into the recorded history of emperors, let us…

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  4. 4The Quest for Immortality2:32

    Let us now pivot from local folklore to grand, imperial history. As you stand facing the waterfall, look closely at the sheer rock face of the cliff to the side of the falling water. …

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  5. 5The Base and the Ocean Mix2:31

    We must now carefully navigate the large, dark, water-smoothed boulders to get as close to the impact zone as safety permits. This is where the true, chaotic energy of Jeongbang is realized. …

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  6. 6The Seobok Exhibition Hall2:30

    Having experienced the raw power of the waterfall, let us direct our attention to the cultural institution situated just a short walk from the cliff's edge: the Seobok Exhibition Hall. This modern museum provides the essential…

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  7. 7Closing1:32

    As we make our ascent back up the cliff stairs, leaving the roar of Jeongbang Waterfall behind us, let us reflect on the multitude of forces converging at this single geographic coordinate. We have witnessed a profound geological…

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What is Jeongbang Waterfall?

Jeongbang Waterfall is a place in 서귀동 with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location서귀동
TypeHeritage
Story sections7
Total length16 min 35 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates33.2446, 126.5717
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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