Samseonghyeol

Samseonghyeol

Samseonghyeol is located at 1313, Ido 1(il)-dong, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea. Adjacent to the Jeju KAL Hotel and the Jeju Folklore & Natural History Museum, it consists of three mysterious caves and has been designated as South Korea’s National Historic Site No. 134.

It is said that Samseonghyeol is the birthplace of the “Three Gods,” the founders of Tamna (the ancient name for Jeju Island). The Three Gods initially led a hunting life, but later cut down trees to build boats and married the three princesses from the Kingdom of Byeoknang. After marriage, the princesses brought with them seeds of five grains, calves, and colts, and together with the Three Gods, they began a life of farming — this marks the origin of Jeju Island. The three caves of Samseonghyeol are arranged in a triangular pattern amidst dense woods, and remarkably, no water or snow ever enters them, adding to their mystique. Towering trees beside the caves provide a cool green canopy for downtown Jeju City, offering visitors a refreshing respite during the hot summer months.

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Why you must go: The three most mysterious caves in Jeju

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Korea

Province/State where the attraction is located: Jeju Special Self-Governing Province

City where the attraction is located: Jeju City