Major city · South Korea
Geomundo거문도
Go if you have 2–3 spare days and want a quiet island with a British colonial footnote; skip if you are short on time — the ferry from Yeosu takes 2.5 h each way.
Geomundo is a small island group off the south coast of South Korea, reachable only by ferry from Yeosu. Its main draws are a handful of Japanese colonial buildings, the English Cemetery (10 sailors from the 1885–87 British occupation), and a slow pace of life. Most travellers come for one night, but two nights let you walk the island and see the cemetery without rushing.
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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, fewer ferries)
- Airport
- RSU
- 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
Emergency numbers for Geomundo112 ▾
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 Geomundo, 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
- SafetyGeomundo is very safe; the main risks are weather-related ferry cancellations and walking on narrow roads without pavements.
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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.
- AirportRSU Yeosu Airport (From Yeosu Airport take a taxi or bus to the ferry terminal (about 20 min).
- Getting aroundcheckThe island is small enough to walk; a rental bicycle or scooter (check availability at the ferry terminal) covers more ground.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSimple meal (noodle or rice dish)check
- Budget bedMinbak (guesthouse) room, a night, per room₩40,000 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMinbak (guesthouse) room, a night, per room₩50,000 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedMinbak (guesthouse) room, a night, per room₩70,000 (≈ US$55)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩50,000 (≈ US$40) · Mid ₩80,000 (≈ US$60) · High ₩120,000 (≈ US$90)
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
- RSU Yeosu Airport (From Yeosu Airport take a taxi or bus to the ferry terminal (about 20 min). Flights from Seoul (GMP) and Jeju (CJU).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Oct (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Geomundo: 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
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 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
The island is small enough to walk; a rental bicycle or scooter (check availability at the ferry terminal) covers more ground. No public buses.
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 Geomundo, about 150 min
Most travellers arrive via Yeosu; the city has a cable car, Yi Sun-sin Square and seafood markets.
Jangheung
cautionDoor to door: About 3 h
Ferry to Yeosu, then bus or taxi, about 3 h total
Jangheung has a slow pace and a few temples; only if you have extra days.
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.
Near the ferry terminal
A few minbak (guesthouses) and a motel within walking distance of the dock. Godo Minbak is one option, about ₩50,000 per night.
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
- check
- Mid
- check
- High
- check
Trip budget
| Minbak (guesthouse) room1 × 1 night × ₩50,000 | ₩50,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₩80,000 | ₩160,000 |
| Ferry Yeosu ↔ Geomundo, return2 × ₩40,000 · check | ₩80,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₩29,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₩159,500 per person per day, bed included | ₩319,000≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in won; flights and ferry excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Ferry Yeosu → Geomundo (one way)check | check |
| Minbak room per night | check |
| Simple meal (noodle or rice dish) | check |
| Bottle of soju at a convenience store | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferries from Yeosu run about twice daily and take 150 min; check the schedule in advance — weather can cancel them.
- No ATM on the island; bring enough cash from Yeosu.
- English is not widely spoken; a translation app helps.
- Japanese colonial buildings are scattered and not all are marked.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Travel helpline (24 h, English)
- 1330
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Geomundo거문도
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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
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Yeosu → Geomundo: check
- Taxi from Yeosu Airport to ferry terminal: check
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)
- 방 있어요? — Do you have a room? (bang isseoyo)
No ATM on the island; bring cash from Yeosu.
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 Geomundo. 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, fewer ferries) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the English Cemetery and Japanese colonial buildings with verified opening hours.
- Eat pages for the few restaurants on the island with last-order times.
- Ferry schedule page with real-time cancellations.
Sources
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