Territory capital · South Korea
Hongdo
Take a 3‑hour boat tour from Mokpo and spend a day on Hongdo; overnight stay not needed unless you want a quiet night.
Hongdo is a remote 6.5 km² island in the Yellow Sea, reachable only by ferry from Mokpo. Most attractions are limited to a short boat circuit and a few walking paths, so a single day suffices for most visitors.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KRW
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, fewer services)
- Airport
- MWX
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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 Hongdo112 ▾
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 Hongdo, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; main risks are slippery rocks on coastal walks and limited medical facilities.
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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 (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.
- AirportMWX Muan International Airport.
- Getting aroundFerry from Mokpo (180 min, ₩75,000 (≈ US$55)) is the only public link; within the island, walk only on designated paths or use a second‑village boat service.
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
- MWX Muan International Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hongdo: 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
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 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
Ferry from Mokpo (180 min, ₩75,000) is the only public link; within the island, walk only on designated paths or use a second‑village boat service.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mokpo
goDoor to door: ≈6 h round trip
Ferry from Hongdo Harbor, 180 min each way
Main gateway for supplies and transport.
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.
Hongdo Tourist Motel
Basic rooms in the island town; limited availability.
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
- ₩60,000–80,000 (≈ US$45–60) excl. ferry
- Mid
- ₩80,000–120,000 (≈ US$60–90) excl. ferry
Trip budget
| Hongdo Tourist Motel room2 × 3 nights × ₩50,000 | ₩300,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ₩8,000 | ₩48,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₩58,000 per person per day, bed included | ₩348,000≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Ferry ticket (one way)180 min travel | ₩75,000 (≈ US$55) |
| Fresh fish dish | ₩8,000–15,000 (≈ US$6–11) |
| Beer (draft) | ₩3,000–4,500 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Credit cards often fail on the island; carry cash.
- Most of the island is a protected marine park; access is limited to marked trails.
- Ferry schedule may change seasonally; check dates before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
Pocket card
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HongdoHongdo
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My bed tonight
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이 주소로 가 주세요To this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Busan; Korean embassy in Seoul.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mokpo → Hongdo ferry (round trip): about ₩75,000 (≈ US$55), 180 min each way (check schedule)
Say or show
- 죄송합니다 — Excuse me / Sorry (joesonghamnida)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (kamsahamnida)
- 얼마예요? — How much is it? (eolmayeyo?)
- 카드 받으세요? — Do you accept credit cards? (kadeu badeuseyo?)
- 배는 어디에요? — Where is the ferry? (baeneun eodieyo?)
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 Hongdo. 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–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, fewer services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry ticket (₩75,000) – check schedule.
- Cash for meals and small purchases.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Hongdo
- secondaryWikivoyage: Hongdo, revision 4990345 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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