Major city · South Korea
Jebudo제부도
Go for one night, not a day trip: time your arrival to the low-tide road, sleep in a pension, and leave after the next low tide.
Jebudo is a small west-coast island in Hwaseong, about 1.5–2 h from Seoul by subway plus bus. Twice a day the sea parts and a paved causeway appears — the so-called Moses Miracle — and that tide window is the whole reason to come. Beaches, mudflats, a fishing pier and pensions fill the rest. With no subway on the island and infrequent buses, a car or taxi makes the trip work; without one, plan around the bus times and the tide table.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KRW
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, rain), Jan–Feb (cold, some services closed)
- Airports
- ICN · GMP
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- South Korea ↗Check K-ETA and visa status on the official sites before you fly; the list of nationalities exempted from registering online changes year by year.
- South Korea ↗Google Maps gives poor walking and driving directions in Korea; use Naver Map or Kakao Map for routes.
- South Korea ↗Buy a T-money card (or use a phone-based transit pass) for subway and buses; it also pays at convenience stores and many taxis.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Jebudo112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jebudo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cards work almost everywhere, including taxis, convenience stores and many market stalls; carry ₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) in cash for street food…South Korea-wide
- SIM or eSIMSK Telecom, KT and LG U+ sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at airport arrivals; a passport is required, and data-only plans are cheapest.South Korea-wide
- Tap waterOfficially safe from the tap; most people drink filtered water, and restaurants serve it free.South Korea-wide
- TippingRestaurants and cafés: No tip; a service charge appears only in top hotels.South Korea-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.South Korea-wide
- SafetyJebudo is a low-crime rural island; the real risks are the returning tide on the mudflats, slippery rocks near Maebawi…
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in every subway station; paper goes in the toilet in new buildings, in the bin where a sign asks.South Korea-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 1330 Travel helpline (24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysPalaces close one weekday (Gyeongbokgung Tuesday, others mostly Monday); national museums open daily but close on 1 Jan, Seollal and Chuseok days.South Korea-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportICN Incheon International (About 1.5–2 h by car to Jebudo; AREX train to Seoul then bus is slower.).
- Getting aroundNo subway on the island.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a beach café₩4,000–7,000 (≈ US$3–6)
- BeerConvenience-store beer₩2,500–4,000 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Local taxi, short hopcheck₩8,000–15,000 (≈ US$6–11)
- Budget bedGlamping tent, a night, per room₩25,000 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedPension room (weekday), a night, per room₩50,000 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedPension room (weekday), a night, per room₩80,000 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩60,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ₩110,000 (≈ US$80) · High ₩200,000 (≈ US$150)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ICN Incheon International (About 1.5–2 h by car to Jebudo; AREX train to Seoul then bus is slower.) · GMP Gimpo International (About 1.5 h by car via Seoul ring roads; check traffic.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jebudo: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
6 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
5 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No subway on the island. Buses are infrequent and the island is spread out, so a car or taxi is the practical way to move between the beach, the pier and the mudflats. Local taxi companies serve the island; agree the fare before you set off. Walking works only if your pension is close to what you want to see.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1–1.5 h
Car or bus via the Sihwa seawall
Another tidal island with a similar low-tide road; pair it with Jebudo only if you have a car.
Gungpyeong Fish Market
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Car or taxi, about 15 min
Cheaper, fresher seafood than the island restaurants; go before lunch.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus then subway, or car
Fine as a route back to Seoul, not worth a dedicated detour.
Door to door: 2–2.5 h
Bus to Geumjeong or Suwon, then subway Line 1 or 4
The standard way home; leave before the last buses.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Jebu Beach area (south)
Pensions and glamping within walking distance of the sand; busiest in summer.
Central Jebu-ri
Sushi restaurants, cafés and the road to the fishing pier; a short taxi from the beach.
North coast near the pier
Quieter pensions and the coastal walkway; good for sunsets.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₩60,000–90,000 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₩90,000–150,000 (≈ US$65–110) excl. bed
- High
- ₩150,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pension room (weekday)1 × 1 night × ₩50,000 | ₩50,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₩110,000 | ₩220,000 |
| Bus 330 or 1004 from Geumjeong or Suwon, one way2 × ₩2,400 | ₩4,800 |
| Local taxi across the island, one trip1 × ₩10,000 · check | ₩10,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₩25,000 | ₩50,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₩33,500 |
| Trip total≈ ₩184,200 per person per day, bed included | ₩368,300≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in won; transport from Seoul excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a beach café | ₩4,000–7,000 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Sushi or sashimi setPer person at island restaurants; cheaper at Gungpyeong market. | ₩50,000–100,000 (≈ US$40–75) |
| Seafood buffetcheck | ₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) |
| Convenience-store beer | ₩2,500–4,000 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Local taxi, short hopcheck | ₩8,000–15,000 (≈ US$6–11) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The causeway is only passable around low tide — check the tide table before you drive or take a bus onto the island.
- Summer weekends fill pensions and beaches; book ahead.
- Some farms and attractions close in winter.
- Mudflat walking is slippery and the tide returns fast: keep to marked areas and watch the water.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Travel helpline (24 h, English)
- 1330
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Jebudo제부도
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
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이 주소로 가 주세요To this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance119
- Travel helpline (24 h, English)1330
Embassy
Most embassies are in Seoul; there is no consulate on Jebudo. US: Embassy Seoul (check the address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 330 Geumjeong → Jebudo entrance: about ₩2,400 (≈ US$2), 1 h 5 min–1 h 15 min
- Bus 1004 Suwon → Jebudo entrance: about ₩2,400 (≈ US$2), 1 h 5 min–1 h 15 min
- Taxi across the island: ₩8,000–15,000 (≈ US$6–11) (check)
Say or show
- 안녕하세요 — Hello (annyeonghaseyo)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 얼마예요? — How much is it? (eolmayeyo)
- 해수욕장이 어디예요? — Where is the beach? (haesuyokjangi eodiyeyo)
- 간조가 몇 시예요? — What time is low tide? (ganjoga myeot siyeyo)
- 이 주소로 가 주세요 — Please take me to this address (i jusoro ga juseyo)
Tide times shift daily — check the official tide table before you travel.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Jebudo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, rain), Jan–Feb (cold, some services closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Tide-table fixture for the causeway so arrival windows can be checked against the bus timetable.
- Pension and glamping price bands split by weekday and weekend.
- Walking clusters: beach, central Jebu-ri, north pier.
- Winter closure list for farms and attractions.