Waterfalls in Korea — Complete Guide to 30 Stunning Falls (2026)
Korea's mountains and volcanic landscapes hide some spectacular waterfalls — from Jeju's famous three-tiered falls to remote cascades deep in Seoraksan National Park. Most are free to visit and accessible via short hiking trails.
30 waterfalls across Korea | Data: Korea Tourism Organization | Updated: March 2026
🥾 Hiking Tip: Most Korean waterfalls require a short hike (15–60 minutes). Wear proper shoes, bring water, and check trail conditions in the rainy season (Jul–Aug) when water flow is strongest but trails can be slippery.
1. Bidulginangpokpo Falls-Hantangang River Geopark (비둘기낭폭포-한탄강 국가지질공원) Free Entry
A stunning hexagonal basalt column waterfall formed by ancient volcanic lava flows, set within a nationally designated geological park.
📍 Daehoesan-ri, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
2. Bongnaepokpo Falls [Ullengdo & Dokdo National Geopark] (봉래폭포 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원)) Free Entry
![Bongnaepokpo Falls [Ullengdo & Dokdo National Geopark] (봉래폭포 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원))](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/28/1893628_image2_1.jpg)
📍 Dodong-ri, Ulleung-eup, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
3. Cheonjiyeonpokpo Falls [UNESCO Global Geopark] (천지연폭포 (제주도 국가지질공원)) UNESCOFree Entry
![Cheonjiyeonpokpo Falls [UNESCO Global Geopark] (천지연폭포 (제주도 국가지질공원))](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/96/2612496_image2_1.jpg)
📍 Cheonji-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
4. Deungseon Falls (Samaksan Mountain) (등선폭포(삼악산)) Free Entry
📍 1401-30, Gyeongchun-ro, Seo-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
5. Donnaeko Resort (Wonangpokpo Falls) (돈내코(원앙폭포)) Free Entry
📍 137, Donnaeko-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
6. Eongttopokpo Falls (엉또폭포) Free Entry
A dramatic hidden waterfall that only flows after heavy rain, set in a scenic gorge — a rewarding destination for those seeking Jeju's more secretive natural wonders.
📍 Eongtto-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
7. Gangwon Yongchupokpo Falls (무릉계곡 용추폭포(강원)) Free Entry
📍 538, Samhwa-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
8. Gugokpokpo Falls (구곡폭포) Free Entry
📍 254, Gangchongugok-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
9. Hongjecheon Artificial Waterfall (홍제폭포) Free Entry
📍 Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
10. Hwado Pureunmul Center Pianopokpo Falls (화도푸른물센터 피아노폭포) Free Entry
📍 562 Pokpo-ro, Hwado-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
11. Hwanggyepokpo Falls (황계폭포) Free Entry
📍 30 Hwanggye 2-gil, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
12. Janggakpokpo Falls (장각폭포) Free Entry
📍 740 Hwabuk-myeon, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
13. Jeongbangpokpo Falls (정방폭포) Free Entry
📍 37 Chilsimni-ro 214beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
14. Jiksopokpo Falls - Jeonbuk National Geopark (직소폭포 (전북 서해안권 국가지질공원)) Free Entry
📍 62, Silsang-gil, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
15. Jiktangpokpo Falls [National Geopark] (직탕폭포 (한탄강 국가지질공원)) Free Entry
![Jiktangpokpo Falls [National Geopark] (직탕폭포 (한탄강 국가지질공원))](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/70/1137370_image2_1.jpg)
📍 94, Jiktang-gil, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
17. Paraesopokpo Falls (파래소폭포) Free Entry
📍 200-78, Eoksaebeol-gil, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
18. Sambuyeonpokpo Falls [UNESCO Global Geopark] (삼부연폭포 (한탄강 유네스코 세계지질공원) UNESCOFree Entry
![Sambuyeonpokpo Falls [UNESCO Global Geopark] (삼부연폭포 (한탄강 유네스코 세계지질공원)](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/38/1750438_image2_1.jpg)
📍 Sincheorwon-ri, Galmal-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
19. Sinbulsan Falls National Recreational Forest (국립 신불산폭포자연휴양림) Free Entry
📍 200-78, Eoksaebeol-gil, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
20. Suokpokpo Waterfall (수옥폭포) Free Entry
📍 19 Suokjeong 1-gil, Yeonpung-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
23. Aramaru Observatory (아라마루 전망대(아라폭포)) Ticket Required
📍 79-4 Duksil-dong, Gyeyang-gu, Incheon
24. Biryongpokpo Falls (비룡폭포) Free Entry
📍 Seoraksan National Park, Seorak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
25. Burilpokpo Falls (불일폭포) Free Entry
📍 103 Mogap-gil, Hwagae-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
26. Cheonjeyeonpokpo Falls (천제연폭포) Free Entry
📍 132 Cheonjeyeon-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
27. Miinpokpo Falls (삼척 미인폭포) Free Entry
📍 77-162, Munuijae-ro, Dogye-eup, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
28. Sibipokpo Falls (이폭포(12폭포)) Free Entry
📍 Guseok-ri, Nami-myeon, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
29. Three Falls of Juwangsan Mountain (주왕산 1.2.3 폭포) Free Entry
📍 24 Sangui-ri, Juwangsan-myeon, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
30. Yongma Falls Park (용마폭포공원) Free Entry
📍 250-12 Yongmasan-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul
Data from Korea Tourism Organization. Trail conditions may vary by season. Last updated: March 2026.
