VISIT JEJU

Appearing nearly circular on a map, this large volcanic cone has a height (relative height) of 227m, a bottom diameter of 1,013m, and a circumference of 3,391m. Its round slopes form a steep incline in every direction.

The summit of the volcanic cone houses a large and deep circular crater in the shape of a funnel, and the exterior circumference of the crater is close to 1,500m. The crater forms an oval that is extended to the north and south, with the northern side being fairly flat, and the crater’s depths is 115m, the same as that of Hallasan Mountain’s Baengnokdam Lake.

Possessing superb symmetrical beauty, the volcanic cone reigns as the unquestioned queen in the Gujwa-eup region.

The floor of the crater is blanketed in weeds, while trees grow sparsely on the top of the mountain. Japanese cedar has been planted at the foot of each slope, while Bupleurum falcatum, Rafflesiaceae, Jejudo ladybell, and field aster grow on the meadows.

Darangswi Oreum Volcanic Cone gets the name Darangswi (Dorangswi, Dallangswi) due to the shape of its crater, which is round like the moon (Dal). The residents of Songdang-ri claim that welcoming the tray-like full moon as it rises from the round crater is a sight that can only be seen in Songdang-ri, and treat it as the village’s pride and joy.