Monday, 7 April 2008 @ Jeju

Yongduam Rock (Dragon Head Rock)
After breakfast, we headed for Yongduam Rock, the most famous landmark in Jeju. It is also known as the Dragon Head Rock.

With statues of Earth Deities.



Jeju Island is also known as Honeymoon Island. Many newly-weds will visit Jeju on their honeymoon. Other than the fact that it is a beautiful island, it is also believed that if the married lady (whether pregnant or not) touched the nose of the Earth Deity, will give birth to a son. If it is the husband (whether wife is pregnant or not) who touches the deity's nose, it will not be effective.

Many years ago, in terms of ratio of women to men in Jeju, there were many more women than female. But with the belief and many locals have touched the deity's nose, the ratio of men and women in Jeju now is equal.

Amazing right? So, when you visit Jeju Island, you will realise that all the Earth Deities have shiny nose. Oh yah, for those who wanna give birth to daughters instead of sons, then you can touch the inside of the Earth Deities' noses. Sounds a bit disgusting but well, that was what our tour guide said.