Jeju Island: Sangbangsan Mountain & Temple

There is yet another prominent volcanic cone/mountain on the southern coast of Jeju – Sangbangsan. Almost on the water and rising spectacularly vertically up, it’s an awesome sight from a distance, offering a panorama of blue ocean, black lava, and a single mountain. An important Buddhist temple is located at the foot of the mountain, with multiple buildings and hundred of little stone sculptures staring at you (or the sea behind you). Some Buddhist relics are housed in here.