Island in Incheon, South Korea
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Deokjeok Island (덕적도, 德積島, Deokjeok-do), is in Gyeonggi, South Korea, just west of Seoul.
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Climb Bijobong Peak (292m). Climb Bijobong peak, the highest accessible point on the island, for a great view of the island and surrounding islands on a clear day. It's a very easy climb (under 2km on some paths), part of a roughly 7km trail network connecting Bijobong to Unjubong and Guksubong peaks. At the peak there is an observation deck made to resemble a wooden pagoda.
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Camp at Batjireum Beach. It is the only way to stay on this beach, which is the island's nicest beach. You will have to bring your own equipment, but it is one of the nicest camping locations in the area.
Take a bus tour of the island. For ₩20000-30000 you can charter a van (for up to eight people) to take you to all the islands major attractions, ask the owner of your pension/minbak if they can arrange this for you.
Take a ferry from Incheon Ferry Terminal (AKA Yeonan Pier) in Incheon City. Departures at approximately 08:00 and 14:20 daily, though schedules vary by season.
Read in the guideThere two main bus routes on the island you can take from the ferry terminal; Bus 1 and Bus 2. Bus 1 takes you to the island's main tourist destinations Seopori beach and Batjireum Beach.
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