용이 바다에서 솟아오르는 형상을 닮았다 하여 ‘용두암’이라고 부른다. 전해 내려오는 이야기에 따르면 이무기가 용이 되어 승천하려다가, 한라산 신이 쏜 화살에 맞아 돌로 굳어졌다고 한다. 검은 현무암으로 만들어진 용두암은 소원을 이루어주는 바위로도 유명하다. 공항에서 차로 12분 거리에 있어, 공항으로 가기 전에 많은 사람이 방문하는 인기 스팟. 용두암 주변에서는 해녀들이 직접 채취한 싱싱한 해산물도 맛볼 수 있다.
It is called ‘Yongduam’ because it resembles a dragon rising from the sea. According to the story, the Imoogi turned into a dragon and tried to ascend to heaven, but was hit by an arrow shot by the god of Hallasan and turned into stone. Yongduam Rock, made of black basalt, is also famous as a rock that makes wishes come true. It is a 12-minute drive from the airport, so it is a popular spot that many people visit before going to the airport. Around Yongduam Rock, you can also taste fresh seafood collected by female divers.
It is called 'Yongduam' because it resembles the shape of a dragon rising from the sea. According to the stories passed down, a dragon-in-waiting was struck by an arrow shot by a deity of Hallasan and was petrified into stone. Made of black basalt, Yongduam is also famous as a rock that grants wishes. It is a popular spot many people visit before going to the airport since it is only a 12-minute drive away. Around Yongduam, one can also taste fresh seafood directly harvested by haenyeo (female divers).