Yongduam Rock용두암

At a glance

Yongduam, 'Dragon Head Rock', stands on the north shore of Jeju City, worn by centuries of wind and waves into the shape of a dragon lifting its head from the water. Two legends explain it. In one, a dragon stole a jade bead from the mountain god of Hallasan, who shot it down with an arrow, leaving its body under the sea and its head frozen facing the sky. In the other, a white horse that longed to become a dragon turned to stone when a warrior caught it. From here the Yongdam–Dodu coastal road heads west past cafes and restaurants toward Iho Beach and Aewol.

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Yongduam Rock · 2 tours & tickets

1. KlookYongduam walking tour with hanbok photoshootAn about 1-hour walk around Yongduam and Yongyeon in hanbok, with photos taken along the way.Book
2. GetYourGuidePremium small-group UNESCO day tour (west coast)A small-group west coast tour from Jeju City that includes a 30-minute stop at Yongduam.Book

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Tips

• 01
  It's close to Jeju Airport, so it fits easily into an arrival or departure day.
• 02
  Drive or stroll west along the Yongdam–Dodu coastal road afterward for a cafe stop by the sea.

Nearby

Samseonghyeol ShrineThe sacred site in Jeju City where, by legend, the three founders of the ancient Tamna kingdom rose from the ground.Dodu PortA harbor 15 minutes' drive from Jeju Airport, with fishing boats, seafood restaurants and yacht cruises on Jeju City's coast.Jeju Arboretum Theme ParkAn indoor ice museum with a year-round ice slide, plus VR, a 5D theater and an evening night market in the pines, in Jeju City.Jeju 4·3 Peace ParkJeju's memorial park and museum for the 4·3 tragedy, honoring the civilians who were killed and tracing the long effort to bring the truth to light.