Udo is a small island on the eastern side of Jeju Island, the largest island in
Korea.
What’s the charms of Udo island where about 2
million of the 15 million visitors (12 million Koreans and 3 million
foreigners) who visited Jeju Island during last year stopped by this small
island. What makes so many tourists go from the main island to another small
island within Jeju?
The ship left from Seongsan port located in the east part of main Jeju reached at the Haumokdong of Udo Is. after about 20
minutes. You may have to grab your hair throughout the road because of the strong wind. I heard
that the name of Udo Is. was named because it resembles the lying cow. I paid 6000 won for shuttle
sightseeing bus which can get on and off each stop, got on the bus and realized that I surely had come to the
place of my wish. People can get off each stop, look around, and get on the next bus again. In the fun explanation of local bus driver living in Udo, the bus
was filled with laugh so soon from top to bottom. Are you ready to catch a bunch of happiness?
I got off the first attractions drop at the Geommeolle (Black sands) beach named
after the sand is black. It was truly a 'Skill of God' that I went down to the shore and boarded the boat. My travel instinct! To be frank, I hesitated
whether to take a boat or not because I couldn’t swim and I became a little
nervous. Give my thanks to life jacket which gave me the courage.
The
geological characteristics of the volcanic island and the beauty of nature had
blown away all the fears at once. Strongly recommended! 20 minutes boarding
time, 20000 won in Korean cash.
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| The fault cliff like stacked books(Huhae seokbyeok), the best of top 8 views of Udo island & Udo peak and lighthouses where you can see all of Udo at a glance. This was taken on a boat. |
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| When the sea water suddenly spew from between rocks, a rainbow appears miraculously |
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| The Dongan gyeonggul cave where big whales once lived.The cave is at the end of this black sands beach and you can enter at low tide. Don't worry. Usually the daytime is at low tide. |
Udo is a small island that produces mainly garlic and peanuts because it’s impossible
to cultivate rice, is much less developed and much pure than Jeju Island.
The residents started to cultivate peanuts from 30
years ago, judging that the soil, intense sunlight and sea breeze of Udo would
be suitable for peanut farming. The original seeds were long and large, but
when they harvested it, it was as small as it is now. They started to cultivate
and manage as a special product considering the rareness. Current residents are
thoroughly controlling the seeds, and the Jeju Agricultural Technology Center
is giving a lot of support. Ice cream topped with Udo
peanuts being produced only in Udo island. It is sold on many different names
in the island, but in fact there is no big difference in taste. This peanut is
much smaller, harder, savory and rounded than regular.
Udongbong
peak and Lighthouse located at the highest level in Udo. It takes about an hour
for round hiking from shopping area of Geommeolle(Black beach) to the peak and
those who have a busy schedule or weak physical strength can pass it. Please go
up after sightseeing boat because there is physical exhaustion. It is the point
where you can see all of Udo, 7 out of 10.
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| The Biyangdo Island |
Biyangdo Is. camping area, one of the most famous places in Jeju Island, where
the yellow lighthouse was impressive. A true nomad with a puppy was in a tent when I visited in this spot. Even
though it was a cold day! The starry night! Just by even thinking it was so
romantic.
The Seobinbaeksa(
서빈백사해안) beach with lots of photographers. I
couldn’t take my eyes off the stunning crystal emerald water. It became much more
famous as a Korean advertising spot of Pocari Sweat. I heard the white sandy
beach has been created by the accumulation of popcorn-like red algal nodules
instead of sand and it was so impressive to me.
Restaurant Mosillaegi (모실래기) where I came in without thinking and
met the essence of fresh seafood and is located in the beside of sandy beach. The food here is just amazing. In
addition, the prices are reasonable and the wall was full of reviews by those
who had visited before. Including the signature of the very famous chef!
I missed the shuttle sightseeing bus in front of my eyes. I had to walk about
15 minutes from the coast to the harbor. Then I knew. The very right best thing
of traveling is to walk! On trips, let’s put down your haste for a while. This
moment would not come again.
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