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Moving closer to the ocean along Sanbangsan Mountain, a rugged cliff resembling a dragon plunging into the sea comes into view. Yongmeorihaean Coast is the oldest hydro volcanic formations in Jeju. Volcanic ashes erupted from craters, forming different colors and slopes. Layers of sandstone were stacked for tens of millions of years, forming the peculiar undulating cliffs. They were born after the numberless times of the waves bumping against and wearing off the cooled lava. Legend has it that Yongmeorihaean Coast symbolized the spirit of an emperor destined to rule the world. Upon learning this, the Chinese Emperor Qin Shi Huang dispatched a man named Hojongdan to sever the dragon’s head. Arriving at the coast, Hojongdan cut off the tail of the dragon, and then attempted to strike its head. As he moved forward, red blood rose, and the mountain began to weep, the tears flowing for days afterward. These magnificent stretch of cliffs have also served as the backdrop for commercials and movies. It takes only about 30 minutes to take a walk around, but exploring in darkness or a bad weather might be dangerous, so it is advisable to check conditions beforehand.

At the roadside in front of Sanbangsan Mountain in Sagye-ri, there stands Sanbang Beacon. It was used as a means of national defense and communication during the Joseon Dynasty, delivering urgent political or military news with torchlight or smoke. Unlike the typical beacons that are often installed at the top of a mountain, this one is installed on a hill. In Jeju, you will find these types of beacons in pretty much every beach you go. In the early Joseon Dynasty, there were 39 of them in Jeju and then 30 by the 19th century. Commonly referred to as “Yeondi Dongsan,” Sanbang Beacon was built in the 19th year of King Sejong’s reign (1437) in preparation for Japanese invasions. It is said that six byeoljangs and 12 bongguns of Daejeonghyeon were stationed here and divided into six groups, each of which guarded the coastline five days a month. It communicated with Dangpo Beacon about 5.7 km away to the east and Musu Beacon about 6 km to the west. Much of it was destroyed during the Korean War in 1950 and only left some stones on the ground. It was restored in 2000 to what we see today. It is surrounded by protective walls. In its middle, a large, rectangular brazier is installed and stairs are set up to the south. Sanbang Beacon is Jeju Special Self-Governing Province's Monument No. 23-21.