Assalamualaikum
🔵Dari Jeongbang Waterfall, Mr. Lucas membawa kami melawat ke Cheonjiyeon Waterfall yang terletak tidak begitu jauh, lebih kurang 17 km atau 30 minit pemanduan.
🔵Ini suasana di bandar Soegwipo yang merupakan bandar yang kedua terbesar di Pulau Jeju.
🔵Sebuah Tapak Warisan Dunia UNESCO dan tuan rumah Piala Dunia FIFA 2002, Soegwipo mempunyai populasi seramai 192,566 pada akhir Februari 2024.
🔵Menuju ke Cheonjiyeon Waterfall.
🔵Kami passed by Soegwipo Port.
🔵Kelihatan jambatan putih Saeyeongyo Bridge yang ada kami lawat selepas lawatan ke Cheonjiyeon Waterfall.
🔵Kami pun tiba di Cheonjiyeon Falls Parking Lot.
🔵Di kanan itu ialah Cheonjiyeon Waterfall Ticket Booth.
🔵Hutan tebal di belakang sana ialah sebuah park namanya Seogwipo Port Observatory.
🔵Tempat letak kereta ini luas. Tandas awamnya bersih. Terdapat banyak kedai makanan ringan dan kedai cenderamata.
🔵Laluan masuk ke Cheonjiyeon Waterfall bermula di jambatan ini.
🔵Sebelum masuk ke jalan nak ke air terjun, kami lunch dulu. Simple saja, makan apa yang kami beli dari Boryong Bakery tadi. Alhamdulillah, sedap dan mengenyangkan.
🔵This is Yeonhee-chun stream. It is the source of the Cheonjiyeon Waterfall.
🔵Kelihatan beberapa ekor itik.
🔵Itik-itik mallards, jantan dan betina. They are a common and dominant waterfowl species during winter in Korea, including Jeju Island.
🔵EV charging station.
🔵Terdapat banyak EV di Pulau Jeju.
🔹Pulau Jeju terkenal dengan infrastruktur EV yang canggih dan sejumlah besar kenderaan elektrik yang tersedia untuk disewa.
🔹Jeju ialah peneraju dalam penggunaan EV dan mempunyai banyak stesen pengecasan dan perkhidmatan EV khusus, termasuk pusat servis daripada Kia dan pengeluar EV lain.
🔵Kerana "Jeju National Heritage Visit Year Proclamation Week", kami juga dapat masuk ke Cheonjiyeon Waterfall secara percuma.
🔵Banner pemberitahuan masuk percuma ke Cheonjiyeon Waterfall sepanjang "Jeju National Heritage Visit Year Proclamation Week".
🔵Laluan masuk ke Cheonjiyeon Waterfall.
🔵Dari tempat parking kereta berjalan ke Cheonjiyeon Waterfall adalah agak jauh, lebih kurang 15 minit ke 20 minit.
🔵However, the walk is very pleasant and passes through beautiful green lush landscapes and with views of refreshing and calming stream. Juga tiada jalan mendaki. All the way laluannya rata.
🔵On the right of the stone path there is a viewing area with wooden railings, offering a vantage point over a calm body of water.
🔹The Yeonhee-chun stream reflects the surrounding greenery and contains a small, vegetated island.
🔹The background is dominated by a lush, subtropical forest covering a hill, indicating the diverse plant life of the area.
🔵Di viewing platform ini ada satu plak maklumat. Jom kita baca.
🔵It is about Korean traditional raft called Teu.
🔵Here's the info.
🔵And this is a "Teu".
🔹"Teu" in the context of South Korean cultural heritage refers to a traditional raft, often associated with specific locations and activities.
🔹It's not a widely used term, but it's important to understand what a "Teu" is and where it's found to appreciate its cultural significance.
🔹A Teu is a type of raft, a flat structure used for transportation or recreation on water.
🔹It's likely made of logs or other buoyant materials lashed together.
🔹In some regions, rafts may be used for commercial purposes like fishing or transporting goods.
🔵A Teu (테우) is a traditional Korean raft, also spelled as "teu," that can be found in certain tourist areas, particularly in Jeju Island. These rafts are usually pulled through the water by ropes, allowing visitors to enjoy scenic views of the surrounding areas.
🔹Purpose: Teu rafts are primarily used for tourism, providing visitors with a unique way to experience the water and surrounding scenery.
🔹Method of Propulsion: The rafts are not motorized; instead, they are pulled through the water by ropes, allowing for a more relaxed and immersive experience.
🔹Location: While Teu rafts are associated with certain tourist attractions, like Soesokkak Estuary, they are not a widespread mode of transportation in modern Korea.
🔵Peta Cheonjiyeon Waterfall dan kawasan di sekitarnya.
🔹This is a Cultural Heritage Protection Area.
🔹Do not harm the protected facilities, plant or collect plants, or catch or release animals.
🔹Violations shall be punished under the Cultural Properties Protection Law.
🔹Jambatan batu ini dihiasi dengan patung-patung batu tradisional, yang dikenali sebagai Dol Hareubang, di kedua-dua belah jambatan.
🔹Jambatan ini merentangi Yeonhee-chun stream yang kelihatan tenang airnya, dikelilingi oleh dedaunan dan pokok-pokok hijau yang subur, mewujudkan suasana semula jadi yang tenang.
🔵Pemandangan Yeonhee-chun stream.
🔵Banyaknya itik-itik mallards.
🔵Dah macam nak buat wildlife phtography pulak... hihi 😄.
🔹Itu la, melawat ke tempat ini bukan sahaja untuk melihat Air Terjun Cheonjiyeon sahaja, tapi juga untuk pengunjung menikmati keindahan semula jadi kawasan hutan subtropikanya dan menyaksikan haiwan-haiwan liar yang ada.
🔹Untuk kami lawatan ke sini cukup istimewa kerana pada awalnya kami sudah pun menikmati keindahan pemandangan tepi laut Pulau Jeju, dan sekarang keindahan hutannya pula.
🔵A small, vegetated island in the middle of the stream.
🔵This is a Common Sandpiper.
🔵Common Sandpipers are typically found near freshwater bodies such as fast-moving rivers, lakes, lochs, and reservoirs, and can also be seen on estuaries during migration.
🔵Common Sandpipers are a common migratory shorebird species found in various parts of the world, including South Korea.
🔹Common Sandpipers were spotted at Udo Island and one of the documented bird species on the island.
🔹Additionally, Common Sandpipers are also observed in a wetland habitat on the southwest coast of Jeju Island.
🔵Di hujung jambatan batu ini ada 2 patung batu wanita pembawa air.
🔵Patung-patung ini represent wanita-wanita pembawa air dalam bekas air yang dipanggil mulheobeok. Untuk mengendongnya, mulheobeok dimasukkan ke dalam bakul yang dinamakan mulgudeok.
🔵Ini papan maklumat tentang mulheobeok.
🔵Arah ke air terjun. Lagi 480 meter.
🔵Seperti kebanyakkan struktur-struktur lain di Pulau Jeju, di sini juga struktur atau binaan dibina menggunakan batu batan hitam gunung berapi yang ada banyak dan mudah di dapati di pulau ini.
🔹Contohnya, batu batan hitam gunung berapi Pulau Jeju digunakan untuk membuat jalan/laluan ini dan juga pagar batu rendah (batdam or black stone fences) di sebelah kiri foto di bawah.
🔹Deretan patung-patung Dol Hareubang di sini secara tradisional tentulah juga dibuat dari batu gunung berapi hitam.
🔵Patung-patung Dol Hareubang.
🔵Peringatan seperti ini bermakna pernah ada kejadian pengunjung yang memanjat patung-patung ini.
🔵Walau pun amaran itu adalah untuk menghindar kemalangan dan untuk keselamatan pengunjung, namun sebenarnya patung-patung bersejarah yang melambangkan kepercayaan penduduk lokal seperti ini sepatutnya dihormati dan tidak 'dicemar' dengan perbuatan melampau.
🔹Imej ini merakam deretan patung-patung Dolhareubang, iaitu patung batu besar berbentuk cendawan yang banyak ditemui di Pulau Jeju, Korea Selatan, yang sering dikaitkan dengan perlindungan dan kesuburan.
🔹Patung-patung ini berbaris di sepanjang laluan berturap, di taman yang indah, dengan dedaunan hijau yang subur dan pokok-pokok membentuk latar belakang yang menenangkan.
🔹Pemandangan keseluruhan menyampaikan kepada pengunjung rasa warisan budaya yang ditetapkan dalam persekitaran semula jadi dan menghijau.
🔵Fascinating facts about Dolhareubang statues:
🔹Before modern times, it was called Wooseokmok and Ongjungseok.
🔹One shoulder raised higher than the other.
🔹Each Dolhareubang has a distinct expression, ranging from stern and dignified to humorous.
🔹Dolhareubang come in various sizes and have unique features, such as large eyes, closed mouths, and some even have big ears, reflecting the different areas they originated from.
🔹The largest Dolhareubang is said to be twice the height of a person.
🔹Women sometimes rub specific parts of the statue (like the nose for a boy or the ears for a girl) to wish for a specific gender.
🔹Has its own individual hat styles and postures.
🔹If the Dolhareubang's left hand is above the right, it symbolizes a soldier/warrior. Conversely, if the right hand is higher, it means a person in the position of a civil servant/writer, and if the positions of the two hands are similar, it means a commoner.
🔵Patung Dolhareubang biasanya diperbuat daripada basalt, batu gunung berapi. Batu igneus yang gelap dan berliang itu merupakan bahan utama dalam pembuatan patung ikonik ini.
🔵Di seberang jalan sana juga terdapat beberapa lagi patung-patung batu.
🔵Dua patung wanita sedang mengisi air dari Mulhebeok ke dalam tempayan.
🔵Deretan kedai-kedai menjual pelbagai snek dan cenderamata.
🔵Kemudahan kerusi/meja turut disediakan untuk pengunjung.
🔵Plak-plak pengisytiharan/perakuan MAB, Global Geopark Network dan New 7 Wonders of Nature.
🔹Jeju Island is a Biosphere Reserve designated by the UNESCO as part of its Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. The island's volcanic landscape, including Hallasan Mountain and its surrounding satellite volcanoes, is a key feature of the reserve. The reserve also encompasses the island's unique cultural heritage, particularly the Haenyeo (sea women) diving tradition.
🔹Jeju Island is a globally recognized UNESCO Global Geopark, part of the Global Geoparks Network. It was confirmed as a member in October 2010. Jeju Island boasts a diverse range of volcanic landforms and unique geological features, including lava tubes, tuff rings, and volcanic cones. The entire island is recognized for its volcanic formations and geological resources.
🔹Jeju Island is indeed one of the New7Wonders of Nature. The island, a volcanic gem, was selected by a global voting process involving over 500 million votes. Jeju's natural beauty, including Hallasan (the highest mountain in South Korea), volcanic formations, lava tubes, waterfalls, and beaches, makes it a popular destination.
🔵Ini adalah pagar masuk di depan rumah yang dipanggil Jeongnang.
🔵Maklumat tentang Jeongnang.
🔵Ini beberapa contoh tradisi Jeongnang yang masih digunakan di rumah-rumah di Seongeup Folk Village yang kami lawat pada pagi tadi.
🔵Kelihatan satu lagi jambatan batu yang dibina menyeberangi Yeonhee-chun stream.
🔵Nampaknya lokasi yang popular untuk bergambar.
🔵Meneruskan perjalanan. Suasana hutan subtropika di sini sungguh nyaman, redup dan menenangkan. This beautiful forest is Jeju Island's designated·preserved as Natural Monument No. 379.
🔵Di Korea, Natural Monument atau Monumen Semula Jadi ialah gelaran yang diberikan kepada ciri dan sumber semula jadi tertentu yang dianggap penting untuk pemeliharaan dan kajian. Ini termasuk pelbagai sumber semula jadi seperti haiwan, tumbuhan, bentuk muka bumi, pembentukan geologi dan rizab alam semula jadi.
🔵The subtropical forest surrounding Cheonjiyeon Waterfall is a lush and diverse ecosystem, home to various unique plants and animals. The walk to the waterfall itself is through a trail lined with subtropical vegetation, including trees, plants, and other flora that are native to Jeju Island.
🔵Here are some key features of the subtropical forest:
🟢Flora:
🔹Diverse Plant Life The forest is rich in various plant species, including brambles, Siebold's chinquapin (a type of chestnut), Shiny xylosma, and camellias.
🔹Specialized Plants: Rare plants like the skeleton fork fern (Psilotum nudum) and solipnan (솔잎난) are also found in the area.
🔹Dampalsu Trees: Elaeocarpus trees, known as "Dampalsu" in Korean, are designated as a Natural Monument and are a notable part of the forest.
🔹Subtropical Trees: The forest features subtropical trees that provide a dense canopy, creating a shaded and humid environment.
🟢Fauna:
🔹Giant Mottled Eels: The pond at the base of the Cheonjiyeon Waterfall is known for being a habitat for Giant Mottled Eels (Anguilla marmorata).
🔹Diverse Birdlife: The forest also supports a variety of bird species, as well as insects and other smaller animals.
🔹A pathway made of black volcanic rocks winding through a lush, green forest environment.
🔹Tall, verdant trees line both sides of the path, creating a dense canopy overhead creating a tranquil natural setting.
🔵Ada papan peta dan maklumat tentang air terjun.
🔵This image depicts a beautiful serene natural setting featuring a clear, turquoise-hued body of water of the Yeonhee-chun stream, visible through a frame of trees and foliage. The foreground shows a bank covered with fallen leaves and visible roots, leading down to the water's edge. Rocks are visible beneath the clear water, and the far bank is densely covered with green vegetation and trees.
🔵Another serene natural setting. This one featuring a small waterfall or cascade flowing over rocks surrounded by lush green foliage. The water flowing from a darker, calmer pool in the background, cascading down a series of rocky steps towards the foreground. Trees and various plants with vibrant green leaves frame the scene, with some branches and leaves partially obscuring the view, adding to the sense of a dense, natural environment. The overall impression is one of tranquility and natural beauty.
🔵A vibrant natural scene dominated by a cascading waterfall or rapids over a rocky, moss-covered riverbed. Lush green foliage, including trees and smaller plants, frames the water, with branches and leaves visible in the foreground and background. The water, white and foamy, tumbles over the uneven terrain, creating a sense of movement and energy within the serene natural setting. The overall impression is one of a serene and wild natural landscape.
🔵Kami terus dibawa Mr. Lucas melalui laluan di sebelah kanan menuju ke air terjun. Laluan sebelah kiri adalah menuju ke pintu keluar.
🔵Kami pun tiba di dataran kecil ini. The waterfall is located further to the right.
🔵Beberapa benches disediakan untuk pengunjung berehat dan menikmati keindahan alam semula jadi di sekeliling.
🔵Hutan subtropika di sini adalah habitat semula jadi Elaeocarpus dan telah ditetapkan sebagai Natural Monument No. 163.
🔹Elaeocarpus, khususnya Elaeocarpus sylvestris, ialah spesies pokok malar hijau yang terkenal di Pulau Jeju, Korea Selatan, dan merupakan sebahagian daripada hutan subtropika di sana. Ia terkenal dengan sifat biologi dan kimianya, termasuk kehadiran sebatian polifenol dengan aktiviti antioksidan, antivirus dan antibakteria. Pokok Elaeocarpus juga biasa digunakan sebagai pokok tepi jalan di pulau itu.
🔵Di belakang kami dan di seberang anak sungai ini adalah kawasan hutan subtropika yang dinamakan Seogwipo Chilsimni Poetry Park.
🔹Seogwipo Chilsimni Poetry Park ialah sebuah taman di Bandar Seogwipo, Pulau Jeju, Korea Selatan, khusus untuk puisi dan sastera.
🔹Ia menampilkan laluan berjalan kaki dengan batu peringatan yang ditulis dengan puisi dan lirik lagu tentang Seogwipo.
🔹Dalam taman ini juga terdapat kolam, halaman yang luas, taman permainan dan tempat pemerhatian yang menawarkan pemandangan Air Terjun Cheonjiyeon.
🔵Air Terjun Cheonjiyeon adalah salah satu daripada tiga air terjun yang terkenal di pulau itu, bersama-sama dengan Air Terjun Cheonjeyeon dan Air Terjun Jeongbang.
🔵Air Terjun Cheonjiyeon terbentuk oleh air dari mata air yang berasal dari Aliran Somban. Sungai yang dipanggil Yeonhee-chun, adalah sumber air terjun.
🔵Nama 'Cheonjiyeon' dikatakan merujuk kepada titik pertemuan antara langit dan tanah, kerana 'cheon' bermaksud langit, dan 'ji' bermaksud tanah. Ia juga dikatakan menampilkan rupa air yang jatuh terus dari langit.
🔵Air Terjun Cheonjiyeon telah ditetapkan sebagai Natural Monument No. 378. Penamaan itu disebabkan oleh kehadiran tumbuhan yang rare dan nilainya untuk penyelidikan saintifik.
🔵Air terjun ini dikelilingi oleh kawasan berhutan, termasuk Natural Monument No. 163 (Pokok Dampalsu) dan Natural Monument No. 379 (koleksi tumbuhan dan pokok yang jarang ditemui).
🔵Air Terjun Cheonjiyeon juga terkenal dengan kepelbagaian tumbuhan dan hidupan haiwan, kerana laluan ke air terjun itu melalui taman tumbuhan subtropika.
🔵Itik migrasi dan Camellia adalah beberapa contoh flora dan fauna di sekitar air terjun ini.
🔵Kolamnya dikenali sebagai habitat belut berbintik gergasi (giant mottled eels) yang aktif terutamanya pada waktu malam. Belut berbintik-bintik gergasi itu yang panjangnya 2 meter dan berat 20 kg, telah ditetapkan sebagai Natural Monument No. 27.
🔵Papan info tentang Cheonjiyeon dengan maklumat yang lebih terperinci.
🔵Mr. Lucas tolong ambilkan gambar kami.
🔵Gitu je la pose kami... hahahaha 😄. I think lepas ni nak ajak isteri bincang how to pose better lah 😆.
🔵More information boards about the fauna dan flora at this place.
🔵Ok, jom kita beredar untuk pergi ke satu lagi air terjun, Cheonjeyeon Waterfall, iaitu air terjun ketiga dalam siri lawatan air terjun-air terjun Pulau Jeju kami.
🔵Air terjun yang baru kami lawat ini namanya Cheonjiyeon Waterfall. The next one is Cheonjeyeon Waterfall. Beza satu huruf je nama kedua-dua air terjun ini.
🔵Cheonjiyeon Waterfall is characterized by multiple tiers of water cascading over dark, moss-covered rocks and into a serene pool below.
🔵The waterfall is nestled within a lush, subtropical forest, with dense green foliage and trees framing the water on both sides, creating a natural and secluded ambiance.
A cascade of white, a watery veil,
Over ancient stones, a whispered tale.
Green leaves embrace the rushing flow,
Where river whispers, soft and low.
🔵A serene natural setting with a river flowing through a lush, green landscape. The river is flanked by dense vegetation, including trees with both verdant foliage and bare branches, suggesting a diverse ecosystem. A waterfall, though distant, is visible as white water cascading over rocks. The overall impression is one of natural beauty and tranquility, characteristic of a scenic natural attraction.
🔵Water flows over a rocky, moss-covered barrier, creating white foamy rapids that contrast with the darker, calmer water downstream.
🔵Lush, green woodland scene. Ground covered in green moss with scattered fallen leaves. Natural tranquility.
A gentle path, where lovers stroll,
Beneath an umbrella, a shared soul.
Greenery climbs, a mountain's embrace,
While vibrant Pentas light up the space.
Star-shaped blooms, in pinks and reds,
A carpet of color, where beauty spreads.
Nature's calm whispers, a tranquil scene,
A perfect moment, serene and keen.
🔵A vibrant cluster of pink Pentas flowers, also known as the Egyptian Star Cluster or Star Flower (Pentas lanceolata).
🔹Pentas lanceolata is a flowering tropical plant, often grown as an annual in cooler climates but can be a perennial in warmer zones.
🔹These plants are known for their prolific blooming, attracting pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds, and are relatively low-maintenance.
🔹They are a popular choice for garden beds and containers due to their continuous blooming and heat tolerance.
🔹Pink Pentas flowers are characterized by their star-shaped, five-petaled appearance and are typically arranged in large, rounded clusters called corymbs.
🔵Wooden benches and chairs. Under the canopy of lush green leaves. Providing shades for tired travellers.
🔵Then we came upon this unique sculpture.
🔹It is a large, circular stone sculpture featureing two intricately carved dragon-like creatures that form the outer ring, with their bodies intertwined and heads facing outwards.
🔹Within the circular frame, there are vertical metal bars, and suspended in the center is a prominent golden, spherical object, referred to as the "Yeo Ui Ju" or "golden magic pearl" - a present from the dragon of Cheonjiyeon.
🔵The folktale about "Yeo Ui Ju".
🔵A vibrant flower bed filled with Zinnia plants, likely Zinnia angustifolia or Zinnia elegans.
🔵The specific species in the image appears to be either Zinnia angustifolia (narrowleaf zinnia) or Zinnia peruviana (Peruvian zinnia).
🔵Zinnias are known for their showy, solitary, long-stemmed flowers that come in a variety of bright colors, often resembling daisies, dahlias, or other flower types depending on the variety.
🔵The outdoor stage at Cheonjiyeon Waterfall is used for hosting cultural events, particularly the Chilseonyeo Festival which takes place in May of even-numbered years. The festival celebrates the seven nymphs of the waterfall and includes traditional performances and activities.
🔵The structure in below image is a fish ladder or fish pass.
🔹A fish ladder is a type of bypass structure that allows fish to overcome obstacles like dams or weirs in a river, facilitating their migration upstream or downstream.
🔹These structures typically consist of a series of pools or steps with small drops in elevation, creating a gentle gradient that fish can navigate.
🔹The water flowing through the ladder provides a continuous path for fish movement, enabling them to access different parts of the river system for spawning, feeding, or seeking refuge.
🔹This man-made structure consists of a series of pools or steps, often with small waterfalls or ramps, that allow fish to gradually ascend or descend past barriers in a waterway.
🔹They are crucial for maintaining fish populations and biodiversity in altered river systems.
🔵A Grey Heron resting on the fish ladder.
🔵This bridge built with stepping stones, is often referred to as a "stepping stone bridge" or "stone slab bridge," because this design offers a simple and environmentally integrated way to cross shallow bodies of water.
🔵Reasons for this construction style:
🔹Cost-effectiveness and simplicity: It is generally less expensive and simpler to construct than a full-span bridge, requiring fewer materials and less complex engineering.
🔹Minimal environmental impact: This design allows water to flow freely underneath and around the stones, minimizing disruption to the natural water flow and aquatic ecosystem, unlike a solid dam or culvert.
🔹Aesthetics and natural integration: The stepping stones blend more naturally with the surrounding environment, maintaining the aesthetic appeal of a natural landscape, especially in scenic areas like the Cheonjiyeon Waterfall area where similar structures are found.
🔹Accessibility in shallow waters: It provides a practical crossing solution for shallow streams or rivers where a boat or a more elaborate bridge might be unnecessary or impractical.
🔹Historical and traditional significance: In many cultures, stepping stone bridges are a traditional form of crossing, reflecting historical building practices and a connection to nature.
🔵This image depicts the area's serene natural landscape. The foreground shows a series of stepping stones across flowing water, leading towards a calm pool surrounded by lush green trees and rocky cliffs. Two large birds, the Grey Herons, are visible on the banks of the water, adding to the tranquil scene. The name Cheonjiyeon means "the pond where heaven and earth meet," reflecting the picturesque setting.
A Great Egret on a rocky bank by the river.
🔵The presence of the grey heron added a touch of wildlife to this beautiful scene.
🔵Air anak sungai ini cukup jernih kita boleh nampak ikan-ikan di dasarnya.
🔵Selain belut berbintik-bintik (mottled eels), air terjun dan sungai di Cheonjiyeon juga menempatkan populasi ikan Rhynchocypris oxycephalus dan Rhinogobius giurinus yang banyak.
🔵Spesies ini dipercayai adalah sumber makanan untuk belut berbintik-bintik, menunjukkan ekosistem yang seimbang dalam kawasan Cheonjiyeon.
🔵Great Egret / bangau.
A silent sentinel, by water's edge,
The heron stands, a statue, still as stone.
With eyes that pierce the depths, a patient pledge,
For fish unseen, within its watery home.
🔵Bergambar kenangan di stepping stone bridge di Cheonjiyeon Waterfall.
🔵Sambung semula berjalan ke tempat parking kereta.
To be continued.
Till the next coming entry, inshaAllah. Meanwhile do take care.
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