Cheonjiyeon Waterfall is a place I keep returning to, and my husband says he loves it every time. Admission was 2,000 won at the time of our visit. It’s open until 10 p.m., and the night lighting makes it beautiful after dark, so you can visit without worrying about time. Most shops and attractions in Jeju close early, so it’s nice that Cheonjiyeon stays open late.
We learned about tewoo, the traditional Jeju boat, which my husband had been curious about. Carp and ducks were playing by the pond, and the ducks were huge, probably well fed.
We saw jeongnang, the traditional Jeju gate, which you can spot all over the island. They say it’s possible because Jeju has no thieves. Really? The world feels scary these days.
The walk was cool and pleasant, and we arrived at Cheonjiyeon Waterfall about five minutes from the entrance.
It’s a hot spot, so there were many people.
The waterfall was refreshingly cool up close.
I thought I saw an alligator and was startled, but it was just a log, so I took a photo with it as a souvenir.
Near Cheonjiyeon Waterfall is Saeyeongyo Bridge, which connects Jeju Island to Saeseom Island. My husband and I had been here before, and back then he took amazing night shots. But our old Jeju photos were lost when the Kakao album service suddenly shut down, which was heartbreaking. He was younger and cooler then, and I was prettier, or so I like to think.
Saeyeongyo is still stunning at night. Walking up while taking photos gives you great shots. My husband got his life shot here four years ago, which makes it even sadder.
This panorama was taken by my husband. Saeseom Island, the harbor, and boats in the distance look fantastic. I hope to come back with our little one someday.
Prices, hours and details in this post are from our visit in May 2017 and may have changed, so check the latest information before you go.