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Yongmeori Coast (Dragon Head Coast) is a dramatic layered sandstone cliff formation on Jeju's southwestern tip, shaped by thousands of years of wind and wave erosion into formations resembling a dragon emerging from the sea. The walking trail weaves along the cliff base, offering intimate views of the geological strata.
The cliffs were formed by hydrovolcanic eruptions from the nearby Sanbangsan mountain approximately 800,000 years ago. In 1653, Dutch sailor Hendrick Hamel was shipwrecked here, becoming one of the first Europeans to reach Korea. His 13-year captivity account became the first Western book about Korea.