 
Suwol-bong is the island's westernmost spot. As such, it provides an excellent
view of sunsets. Locals say that on a clear day you can see China. However, the days
just never seem to be quite clear enough when tourists are around. You will have to
settle with a spectacular view of the western coastline, and Ch'agwi-do (a large
island to the northwest) and Juk-do. On a good day you can also get a good view
of Halla-san and Sanbang-san.
At the peak is a large pavilion, a wide grassy meadow, and the usual military
communications complex surrounded by a fence. Several grave sites are situated here,
giving the dead a great view. The cliffs are fenced off by a low fence that most
tourists use for posing. The 77-meter shear drop may be a bit too much for people
with vertigo.
Many places on the cliff have springs with clear water. As with many places on
Jeju Island, Suwol-bong Peak has a legend associated with it. About 370
years ago, a brother (Nokgo) and sister (Suwolee) came to Suwol-bong to find an
herb medicine called ogalp'i for their sick mother (their only parent).
Suwolee found the herb on the cliff. However, the cliff was so steep that she
fell down it and died. Nokgo, cried for 17 days from the sadness of losing his
sister. Thus, Nokgo's tears became the water at Suwol-bong and the peak was
also called Nokgomul orum (Nokgo's name, mul means water, and
orum means climbing in Korean).
Admission: Free
Directions: Halfway between Jeju City and Seogwipo City on Seohoeseon ilju Road, about 2 km. to coast from Gosan-ri
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