The Dragon Head of Yongduam on the Coast Northeast of Jeju Airport and the Actual Sightseeing Route
Yongduam is a volcanic lava rock about 10 meters high on the coast northeast of Jeju Airport. It was named for its dragon-head shape, sculpted by waves and wind. Admission is free and the site is open at all times. A typical visit takes 20–45 minutes; if you include Yongyeon Cloud Bridge, allow about 1.5 hours.
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What is Yongduam on the northeastern coast of Jeju Airport?
Yongduam is a rock on the northeastern coast of Jeju Airport, in Yongdam 2-dong, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. Its official tourist information address is 15 Yongduam-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. As a tourist attraction close to the airport, it is frequently visited by international travelers and group tourists.
The rock is described as approximately 10 m high. It is explained as having formed when volcanic lava reached the shore, cooled, and was shaped by coastal erosion from waves and wind. From the coastal walkway, visitors can see its dragon-head shape projecting toward the sea.
The name “Yongduam” and the legend of Yongyeon
The name Yongduam comes from the shape of a head that appears to rise from the sea like a dragon. A legend says that a dragon living in the nearby Yongyeon Valley tried to ascend to heaven but hardened into stone. However, the actual formation of the rock is explained by volcanic lava and coastal erosion.
Thus, Yongduam’s present appearance is the result not only of legend but also of the volcanic geology of Jeju’s northern coast and long-term wave erosion. Yongduam is Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Monument No. 57 and is also located along Jeju Olle Trail Route 17.
Free and open at all times, but not a place to climb onto the rock
According to current official information, Yongduam is free to visit, open at all times, and open year-round. It is not a tourist attraction where visitors buy tickets at a separate ticket booth and enter an indoor exhibition hall; it is an outdoor attraction viewed from the coastal walkway.
Therefore, it should not be considered a place where visitors can closely touch the entire “dragon’s head” or climb onto the rock. Areas approaching the seaside rocks and waves may be slippery, so when taking photographs, it is best to stay on the walkway and within the safety boundaries. The available information does not confirm whether photography is prohibited or whether access is restricted during severe weather.
Distinguishing a 20–45-minute visit from a 1-hour-30-minute walk
Travel guides recommend spending 20–45 minutes at Yongduam itself. This range is suitable for viewing the rock’s shape from several directions and taking photographs from the coastal walkway. Some review-based guides also suggest about one hour for Yongduam alone.
If you also visit Yongyeon Cloud Bridge, the recommended stay increases to approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Yongyeon Cloud Bridge is introduced as being about six minutes from Yongduam, so the two attractions can be visited consecutively during a short itinerary near the airport.
Travel limitations to know when departing from Jeju Airport
Although Yongduam is on the northeastern coast of Jeju Airport, the available information does not provide a bus route number from the airport, the stop where to get off, an exit number, or walking time. For international visitors traveling to Jeju for the first time, the clearest option is to enter the official address, “15 Yongduam-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province,” into a map app and use it as the destination for a taxi or car.
Yongduam is included in Jeju Olle Trail Route 17, and coastal roads and walkways are nearby. Yongdam–Dodu Coastal Road runs from Yongduam to Dodu Port and continues past cafés and restaurants toward Iho Beach, Hagwi Beach, and Aewol-eup.
Actual conditions encountered at the parking lot and walkway
As of 2026, Yongduam is listed as having parking available, but no confirmed information is available regarding parking fees or the number of spaces. Accessibility information instructs visitors to use the Yongduam parking lot and designated roadside parking areas along the coastal road, so designated spaces should be used first rather than parking arbitrarily at the edge of the road.
Tactile paving is installed at the entrance section of the Yongduam Coastal Road walkway, and the accessibility information rates both the level of assistance needed and the degree of slope as “low.” However, a route that wheelchair and stroller users can actually take to the seaside viewing point has not been separately confirmed. A tourist information listing says there is a restroom, but the accessibility information states that there is no separate restroom along the coastal road, so the location may differ.
Catch the 10:30 session if you want a cultural tourism interpretation
As of 2026, cultural tourism interpretation services operate from 10:00 to 17:00, with four sessions per day beginning at 10:30, 13:30, 14:30, and 15:30. Each session lasts 15–30 minutes, and reservations are available from 10:00 to 16:00.
Reservations and inquiries for cultural tourism interpretation are handled at 064-728-3918. The service operates year-round but is closed on the day of Lunar New Year and the day of Chuseok. Yongduam itself is open at all times even without interpretation, so visitors can freely view the rock in the early morning or late evening, but interpretation sessions will not be available then.
Save the telephone numbers and official information address in your itinerary
The tourist attraction inquiry number is 064-728-3917. For general tourist information, contact the Jeju-si Tourist Information Center at 064-740-6000. Cultural tourism interpretation reservations use the separate number 064-728-3918.
The official tourist information URL is https://www.visitjeju.net/u/1sb. The user-entered address “1F, 14 Airport-ro 1-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Meokdol Gogi Guksu Jeju Main Branch” appears to be the address of a nearby restaurant rather than Yongduam. When traveling to Yongduam, enter 15 Yongduam-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province as the destination.
Who Yongduam suits and does not suit
Yongduam is easy to add to an itinerary for travelers who have 20–45 minutes immediately after arriving at or before departing from the airport. It suits people seeking a short coastal walk because admission is free, it is open at all times, and it can be combined with Jeju Olle Trail Route 17 and the coastal road.
Conversely, it may not suit people expecting an indoor exhibition, a long walk, or an experience of climbing directly onto the rock. The main attraction is viewing the approximately 10 m-high volcanic rock from the coastal walkway; including Yongyeon Cloud Bridge requires about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Before You Go
- Address
- 15 Yongduam-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
- Hours
- Open at all times
- Closed
- Open year-round
- Admission
- Free
- Phone
- 064-728-3917; cultural tourism interpretation reservations: 064-728-3918; Jeju-si Tourist Information Center: 064-740-6000
- Official site
- https://www.visitjeju.net/u/1sb
- Transport
- Located on the northeastern coast of Jeju Airport and along Jeju Olle Trail Route 17
- Parking
- Available; information directs visitors to use the Yongduam parking lot and designated roadside parking areas along the coastal road. Parking fees could not be confirmed
- Time needed
- Approximately 20–45 minutes or about 1 hour according to reviews and travel guides; about 1 hour 30 minutes including Yongyeon Cloud Bridge
- Accessibility
- Tactile paving is installed at the entrance section of the Yongduam Coastal Road walkway. The level of assistance needed and the degree of slope are both listed as “low.” The actual coastal viewing route for wheelchair and stroller users has not been confirmed
The information above is current as of the time of writing. Check the official information again before visiting.
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