Major city · South Korea
Daebudo대부도
Go as a day trip from Seoul or Incheon if you have a car; without one, budget 2.5–3 h each way by bus and stay one night.
Daebudo is the largest island on South Korea's west coast, now joined to the mainland by the 12.6 km Sihwa Seawall, so you drive onto it rather than sail. It is part of Ansan in Gyeonggi province, about 1.5–2 h from central Seoul. The draw is mudflats at low tide, clam-noodle and grilled-shellfish restaurants, sunset viewpoints, and a chain of road bridges to Seonjaedo and Yeongheungdo. Sights are spread across a big island with thin bus service, so a car changes the trip completely.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KRW
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds, rain), Jan–Feb (cold wind)
- 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 Daebudo112 ▾
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 Daebudo, 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
- SafetyDaebudo is a low-crime area and safe for tourists.
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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 Korea Travel Hotline (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 (Bus 790 runs from Incheon city toward Daebudo; from ICN take AREX or a bus into Incheon first, then transfer.
- Getting aroundNo subway reaches the island.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee₩4,000–6,000 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealBajirak kalguksu (clam noodle soup)₩9,000–14,000 (≈ US$7–11)
- Metro or bus rideBus fare within the Seoul metro integrated zone₩1,400–2,500 (≈ US$2)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Fishing Village Folk Museum)Adult ₩2,000, teen or soldier ₩1,500, child ₩1,000; closed Mondays.₩1,000–2,000 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedGuesthouse or motel bed, a night, per person₩30,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedMotel or pension double room, a night, per room₩100,000 (≈ US$75)
- High-end bedMotel or pension double room, a night, per room₩200,000 (≈ US$150)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩40,000 (≈ US$30) · Mid ₩80,000 (≈ US$60) · High ₩150,000 (≈ US$110)
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 (Bus 790 runs from Incheon city toward Daebudo; from ICN take AREX or a bus into Incheon first, then transfer. Check current connections.) · GMP Gimpo International (Cross Seoul by subway to Ansan or Oido, then bus 123 or 790. Check.)
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
Best
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
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Apr–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
Daebudo: 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)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°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
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°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 reaches the island. Buses 123, 727, 727-1, 790 and 1004-1 link Ansan, Incheon, Suwon and Hwaseong to Daebudo, but they are infrequent and the island is large, so a car or taxi is the practical way to move between sights. Ansan's public bike scheme, Pedalro, has only two stops on the island. Daebudo Taxi Association: 032-886-8883.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Seonjaedo
goDoor to door: About 20–30 min from north Daebudo
Drive or taxi across Seonjaedaegyo Bridge from Daebudo
At low tide a sea path leads to Mokseom islet; walk from the car park under the bridge.
Yeongheungdo
goDoor to door: About 40–50 min from north Daebudo
Cross Yeongheungdaegyo Bridge from Seonjaedo
Jindoo Pier for sashimi and seafood; Simnipo and Janggyeongni beaches nearby.
Door to door: About 1.5–2 h by bus
Bus 790 toward Incheon, or drive via the Sihwa Seawall
Doable but long for a return day; better as a separate stop.
Door to door: About 1–1.5 h
Bus 123 to Ansan Station
Your rail link back to Seoul; the subway line 4 terminus.
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.
Bangameori / north Daebudo
Near the tourist office, food street and Sihwa Seawall entrance; best for a first night and for buses.
Seonjaedo and Yeongheungdo
Across the bridges; quieter, closer to Jindoo Pier seafood and Simnipo Beach. Needs a car or taxi.
Gubongdo area
West side near the sunset observatory and camping; good for sunsets, thin on services.
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
- ₩40,000–70,000 (≈ US$30–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₩70,000–130,000 (≈ US$55–95) excl. bed
- High
- ₩130,000 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or pension double room1 × 1 night × ₩100,000 | ₩100,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₩80,000 | ₩160,000 |
| Bus 123 Ansan Station to Daebudo, one way2 × ₩1,400 | ₩2,800 |
| Bus 790 Incheon to Daebudo, one way2 × ₩2,500 | ₩5,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₩20,000 | ₩40,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₩30,800 |
| Trip total≈ ₩169,300 per person per day, bed included | ₩338,600≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in won; intercity transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bajirak kalguksu (clam noodle soup) | ₩9,000–14,000 (≈ US$7–11) |
| Grilled clams for two | ₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) |
| Coffee | ₩4,000–6,000 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bus fare within the Seoul metro integrated zone | ₩1,400–2,500 (≈ US$2) |
| Museum entry (Fishing Village Folk Museum)Adult ₩2,000, teen or soldier ₩1,500, child ₩1,000; closed Mondays. | ₩1,000–2,000 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Glass Island entryAdult ₩10,000, teen ₩9,000, child ₩8,000; closed Mondays. | ₩8,000–10,000 (≈ US$6–8) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus service is sparse and stops are far apart: check the last return bus before you commit to a day trip.
- Mudflat walking is only safe at the right tide; go with a guided experience and never walk out alone.
- The southern seawall road is narrow and slow; allow extra time.
- Some attraction sites and phone numbers listed in older guides are out of date: check before travelling.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Korea Travel Hotline (24 h, English)
- 1330
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Daebudo대부도
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My bed tonight
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이 주소로 가 주세요To this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance119
- Korea Travel Hotline (24 h, English)1330
Embassy
No embassies on the island; most are in Seoul. The US Embassy is in Seoul (check the address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 123, Ansan Station → Daebudo: about ₩1,400 (≈ US$2), 1–1.5 h
- Bus 790, Incheon → Daebudo: about ₩2,500 (≈ US$2), 1.5–2 h
- Taxi within Daebudo: metered; ask the driver for the fare before a long cross-island run
Say or show
- 안녕하세요 — Hello (annyeonghaseyo)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 얼마예요? — How much is it? (eolmayeyo)
- 이거 주세요 — This one, please (igeo juseyo)
- 버스 정류장이 어디예요? — Where is the bus stop? (beoseu jeongnyujangi eodiyeyo)
- 카드로 될까요? — Can I pay by card? (kadeuro doelkkayo)
Tipping is not expected in South Korea.
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 Daebudo. 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: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds, rain), Jan–Feb (cold wind) · 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
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares