Udo Island
우도
The ferry controls the whole day: photo ID is a legal requirement to board, not a formality, and outside vehicles are barred from the island until 31 July 2029 apart from named exceptions. Plan around the last sailing back, and note the island charges its own park admission on top of the fare.
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Place information
- Korean name
- 우도
- Address
- 153 Udo-ro, Udo-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
- Opening hours
- not published by the operator
- Closed
- Not published by the operator
- Hours notes
- Access is by ferry from Seongsan Port or Jongdal Port, roughly 10–15 minutes depending on the route. Sailing times shift with season, weather and sea state, so check the day's schedule and the last departure back before crossing.
- Admission
- ₩1,000
Prices
| Udo Marine Provincial Park admission · Adult(adult) | ₩1,000Ferry fare is separate. |
|---|---|
| Udo Marine Provincial Park admission · Youth(youth and military) | ₩800Ferry fare is separate. |
| Udo Marine Provincial Park admission · Child(child) | ₩500Ferry fare is separate. |
| Exempt under the provincial ordinance(disabled visitors and others) | FreeFerry fare is separate. |
Source: Visit Jeju — Udo Marine Provincial Park ·
Visiting rules
- VehiclesAllowed with conditions
- Outside vehicles are restricted from 1 August 2026 until 31 July 2029. Sixteen-seat chartered coaches, Class 1 low-emission (hydrogen or electric) rental cars, rental cars used by passengers with reduced mobility, and rental cars of guests staying on Udo may run subject to conditions.
- Visit Jeju — Udo Marine Provincial Park ·
Nearby
Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone
Two separate walks share the site: a ticketed climb to the summit, 30–40 minutes of stairs, and a free coastal path around Umutgae with a much gentler gradient. The monthly closure is the thing that ruins trips — it is the first Monday, not a holiday pattern anyone guesses.
Jeju Ttukbaegi
A ttukbaegi house on the road to Seongsan Ilchulbong, serving abalone-and-seafood stew and braised cutlassfish. It opens at 06:30.
Seopjikoji
A headland running out into the sea on Jeju's eastern coast. Koji is the Jeju word for a cape; for Seopji the publisher records two readings side by side — that it describes ground said to produce men of talent, and that it comes from hyeopji, meaning narrow land. The path crosses hills of red volcanic scoria and follows low rock cliffs, and a Joseon-period beacon mound stands on the open grassland. What sets it apart from Jeju's other coastal walks is that Seongsan Ilchulbong stands in the background for most of the way round, which is why it photographs the way it does.
Myeongjin Jeonbok
An abalone house on the Gujwa coast road, serving abalone hot-pot rice, grilled abalone and abalone porridge.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need ID to take the ferry to Udo?
Yes, and it is a legal requirement rather than a policy. Under the Shipping Act the operator checks identification when issuing the ticket and again at boarding, and must refuse boarding if you cannot produce it. High-school age and under can travel on a guardian's or teacher's identification.
How long should I allow on the island?
Three to four hours is realistic for one or two of the main sights plus a cafe or a meal. Walking the entire 17 km coast road takes about the same, so treat them as alternatives.
Is Seobinbaeksa a coral beach?
No, though it is widely described as one. The white grains are rhodolith — hardened coralline red algae — and the beach is protected as a natural monument under the name Udo Rhodolith Beach.
Stories about this place
- Eight Places to Visit in Jeju, Compared: What to Check Before the Price
Eight places in Jeju compared on admission and on the condition that matters more than the price. Admission runs from 1,000 won at Udo to 18,000 at ARTE MUSEUM, but it is the monthly closing date, the booking window, the ferry and the vehicle ban that shape an itinerary.
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