Major city · South Korea
Chujado추자도
Skip unless you are a keen angler or want a quiet, off-grid island hike: one night is enough, and the ferry schedule from Jeju City or Mokpo decides your trip.
Chujado is a small island group halfway between Jeju and the mainland, administered by Jeju. The main islands of Hachuja and Sangchuja are connected by a bridge. Most visitors come for the 17.7 km Olle Trail or for fishing. Ferries are the only way in, and services are limited: plan around the timetable.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KRW
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid, typhoon risk), Dec–Feb (cold, rough seas)
- Airports
- CJU · MWX
- Nights
- 1
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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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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 Chujado112 ▾
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 Chujado, 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
- SafetyChujado is very safe.
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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 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.
- AirportCJU Jeju International Airport (Ferry from Jeju City to Chujado takes about 2 hours; the airport is a 15–20 min taxi ride from the ferry terminal.).
- Getting aroundIsland Circle Bus runs hourly 07:00–21:30, covering Daeseo, Yeongheung, Mungni, Sinyang and Yechori in about 30 minutes.Island Circle Bus runs hourly 7:00 AM–9:30 PM, covering Daeseo, Yeongheung, Mungni, Sinyang and Yechori in about 30 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealConvenience store snack/drink₩1,500–4,000 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideIsland Circle Bus ridecheck₩1,200–1,500 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedCamping pitch (bring tent), a night, per person₩0 (≈ under US$1)
- Mid-range bedLodging house (minbak), a night, per room₩70,000 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedLodging house (minbak), a night, per room₩120,000 (≈ US$90)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩50,000 (≈ US$40) · Mid ₩100,000 (≈ US$75) · 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
- CJU Jeju International Airport (Ferry from Jeju City to Chujado takes about 2 hours; the airport is a 15–20 min taxi ride from the ferry terminal.) · MWX Muan International Airport (Closest mainland airport to Mokpo; Mokpo–Chujado ferry is about 90 min.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Oct (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chujado: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
12 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 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
Island Circle Bus runs hourly 07:00–21:30, covering Daeseo, Yeongheung, Mungni, Sinyang and Yechori in about 30 minutes. Walking is the best way to see the island.
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 2.5 h
Ferry from Chujado to Jeju City (Hanil Express Red Pearl), about 2 h
Return the same day only if the ferry schedule allows; check departure times.
Mokpo
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Ferry from Chujado to Mokpo (Pink Dolphin or Onbada), about 90 min
Mokpo is the mainland gateway; useful if continuing to other parts of South Jeolla.
Udo Island
cautionDoor to door: About 3.5 h
Ferry Chujado → Jeju City, then ferry Jeju City → Udo (total about 3 h)
A long day with two ferry legs; better as a separate trip from Jeju City.
Gapado
skipDoor to door: About 3.5 h
Ferry Chujado → Jeju City, then ferry Jeju City → Gapado (total about 3 h)
Too many transfers for a day trip; combine with a Jeju City stay.
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.
Daeseo / Yeongheung area
Main settlement cluster with most lodging houses and the CU convenience store.
Camping sites
Sinde Coast, Hupo Coast, Jangjakpyeongsa Beach, Mojini Beach – bring your own gear.
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
- ₩50,000–80,000 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₩80,000–150,000 (≈ US$60–110) excl. bed
- High
- ₩150,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Lodging house (minbak)1 × 1 night × ₩70,000 | ₩70,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₩100,000 | ₩200,000 |
| Ferry Jeju City ↔ Chujado (return)2 × ₩40,000 · check | ₩80,000 |
| Island Circle Bus (one day pass)2 × ₩5,000 · check | ₩10,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₩36,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₩198,000 per person per day, bed included | ₩396,000≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in won; ferry fares and meals excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Ferry Jeju City → Chujado (one way)check | ₩20,000–25,000 (≈ US$15–18) |
| Island Circle Bus ridecheck | ₩1,200–1,500 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Meal at a local restaurant | ₩8,000–15,000 (≈ US$6–11) |
| Convenience store snack/drink | ₩1,500–4,000 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry services are weather-dependent; check the forecast and book ahead in summer and winter.
- The Olle Trail is considered demanding – bring water, sun protection and sturdy shoes.
- Limited dining and shopping: the CU convenience store is the only chain store; restaurants are few.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Korea Travel Helpline (24 h, English)
- 1330
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Chujado추자도
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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 Helpline (24 h, English)1330
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Jeju City → Chujado: about ₩20,000–25,000 (≈ US$15–18), about 2 h (check)
- Ferry Mokpo → Chujado: about ₩25,000–35,000 (≈ US$18–30), about 90 min (check)
- Island Circle Bus: ₩1,200–1,500 (≈ US$1–2) per ride
Say or show
- 안녕하세요 — Hello (annyeonghaseyo)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 얼마예요? — How much is it? (eolmayeyo)
- 여객선 터미널이 어디예요? — Where is the ferry terminal? (yeogaekseon teomineori eodiyeyo)
- 추자도 가는 표 한 장 주세요 — One ticket to Chujado, please (chujado ganeun pyo han jang juseyo)
No embassy on Chujado; nearest consular services in Jeju City or on the mainland.
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 Chujado. 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 (hot, humid, typhoon risk), Dec–Feb (cold, rough seas) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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
Sources
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