Gapseon-i Oreum

Located in Gasi-ri, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo, Gapseon-i Oreum features a distinctive horseshoe-shaped crater that opens toward the southwest. The landscape is defined by the Gasinae stream flowing to the west and the cozy village of Gasi-ri nestled nearby. The terrain is surrounded by Seol Oreum to the northwest and Gasio Oreum to the south. While the exact meaning of the native Jeju name "Gapseon-i" remains uncertain, historical Chinese character transcriptions include Gapseonak (甲先嶽), Gapseonak (甲蟬嶽), and Gapseonak (甲旋嶽). Some believe the name originates from the latter transcription, suggesting the shape resembles a cicada or a grub that has yet to shed its shell. The surrounding area is characterized by a peaceful patchwork of graveyards, orchards, and farmland. A stream named Gamacheon flows between the village and the oreum, eventually leading to the shores of Sehwa-ri. The foothills are planted with cedar trees, while the slopes are covered in lush mixed forests of evergreen and deciduous trees.