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Deokjeok Island덕적도
One night is enough: take the 1-hour ferry from Incheon, camp or stay in a minbak, hike Bijobong Peak and swim at Batjireum Beach.
Deokjeok Island is the largest island in the Deokjeok-myeon archipelago, 75 km south-west of Incheon. It's a quiet escape from Seoul with one proper beach, a short hike and a handful of seafood restaurants. Most visitors come for one night in summer.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KRW
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, few ferries)
- Airport
- ICN
- Nights
- 1
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 Deokjeok Island112 ▾
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 Deokjeok Island, 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
- SafetyThe island is 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 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 (Take AREX to Incheon station, then a taxi or bus to Incheon Ferry Terminal; about 1.5 h total).
- Getting aroundTwo bus routes from the ferry terminal: Bus 1 goes to Seopori Beach and Batjireum Beach.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedMinbak or pension room, a night, per room₩50,000 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedMinbak or pension room, a night, per room₩80,000 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedMinbak or pension room, a night, per room₩120,000 (≈ US$90)
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 (Take AREX to Incheon station, then a taxi or bus to Incheon Ferry Terminal; about 1.5 h total)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Deokjeok Island: 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
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
6 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
5 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°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
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 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
Two bus routes from the ferry terminal: Bus 1 goes to Seopori Beach and Batjireum Beach. You can also charter a van (₩20,000–30,000 for up to 8 people) for a tour; ask your minbak owner.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
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.
Dowoo port area
Minbaks and pensions within walking distance of the ferry; owners meet arrivals.
Batjireum Beach
Camping only; 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
- ₩40,000–60,000 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₩80,000–120,000 (≈ US$60–90) excl. bed
- High
- ₩150,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Minbak or pension room1 × 1 night × ₩80,000 | ₩80,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₩80,000 | ₩160,000 |
| Ferry Incheon ↔ Deokjeok, return2 × ₩30,000 · check | ₩60,000 |
| Van tour (up to 8 people)1 × ₩25,000 · check | ₩25,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₩32,500 |
| Trip total≈ ₩178,800 per person per day, bed included | ₩357,500≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in won; flights and ferry excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Ferry Incheon → Deokjeok, one wayReturn about ₩30,000 | ₩15,000 (≈ US$11) (check) |
| Van tour (up to 8 people)Arrange through minbak | ₩20,000–30,000 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Seafood meal (blue crab)check | ₩15,000–25,000 (≈ US$11–18) |
| Minbak room per nightcheck | ₩50,000–120,000 (≈ US$40–90) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry tickets require a passport number for all passengers; online booking needs a Korean credit card, but you can pay cash at the terminal.
- In summer, book the ferry at least a week ahead.
- Minbak owners speak Korean only; book by phone or ask your guesthouse in Incheon to help.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Travel helpline (24 h, English)
- 1330
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Deokjeok Island덕적도
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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; the nearest consulate for many countries is in Incheon (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Incheon → Deokjeok: about ₩15,000 (≈ US$11), 1 h (check)
- Van tour (up to 8): ₩20,000–30,000 (≈ US$15–25)
Say or show
- 안녕하세요 — Hello (annyeonghaseyo)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 얼마예요? — How much is it? (eolmayeyo)
- 밧지름 해변에 가고 싶어요 — I'd like to go to Batjireum Beach (batjireum haebyeone gago sipeoyo)
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 Deokjeok Island. 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: Jun–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, few ferries) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry schedule and booking link verified for 2026.
- Minbak contact numbers with English-speaking owners.
- Camping equipment rental on the island.
- Blue crab season and restaurant recommendations.
Sources
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