The facts
Located approximately 50㎞ off the west coast, Deokjeokdo Island is part of Incheon Metropolitan City. With several beaches, historic sites and cultural facilities, the island remains a popular tourist destination.
Hiking Course
Deokjeokdo Island has a good system of mountain trails that stretch across the distance of 7㎞ between Bijobong Peak (292m) and Guksubong Peak (314m). Trails to the Bijobong begin at Deokjeok-myeon Village behind Seopori Beach.
Available Facilities
Accommodations, restaurants, post office with Internet, Nonghyup Bank and ATM, small convenience stores, health clinic, police station, 911 emergency service station
* The main village of Deokjeok-myeon is located on the other side of the hill from the port.
Directions
Take a passenger ferry bound for Deokjeokdo Island from Incheon port coastal terminal.
Ferry schedule: 08:00, 14:20
Estimated travel time: 1 hour
One-way fare: 21,900 won
Ferry contact
Uri Express Ferry: +82-32-887-2891~5
Jindo Transportation: +82-32-888-9600
Daebu Transportation: +82-32-887-7813~4
※ Ferry schedule is subject to change, depending on the season and weather conditions.
※ English maps for Daecheongdo are available at the Incheon coastal terminal.
Local Transportation
Local bus service
* Personal bicycles allowed on the island.
Nearby Accommodations
Accommodations are located at the Port of Dou, on popular beaches, and in most villages.
Outdoor camping is allowed.
1) Deokjeok Yeogwan Inn
Room type: Ondol (heated floor)
Room rates: 30,000-60,000 won
Amenities: TV, shower
2) Pada Saram Minbak (homestay)
Local Restaurants
Restaurants are located at the Port of Dou, on popular beaches, and in small villages of Deokjeok-myeon and Buk-ri.
Nearby Tourist Attractions
Deokjeok-myeon Beach, Batjireum Beach, Seopori Beach, Sojae Beach, Neungdong Jagal Madang, Yigae Beach, Independent Movement Monument, Chunghon Monument, Stone utensil artifacts, Memorial Monument to Benedict Zweber, Seopori Pine Forest
Address
Irwon, Deokjeok-myeon, Ungjin-gun, Incheon