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Island in South Korea
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Udo Island (우도) is a small island off the coast of Jeju Island in South Korea that is quite popular with day-trippers visiting from Jeju.
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A white sandy beach that's been a popular scene in many Korean dramas and films.
At 132 m, it is the highest point on Udo island and offers great views of the national park.
Udo island is small enough that a 13-km bike ride will cover most of it.
This lighthouse is right in front of a dramatic sea view in the Udo Provincial Maritime Park. It was built by the Japanese during the occupation of Korea.
Exhibits of marine and insect life on the island of Udo, including a fossil collection.
You can take the Dohang Line ferries from Seongsan Port and Jongdal-ri to two ports (Haumokdong Port and Tianjin Port) on Udo every 30 minutes from 9:00 - 17:00. You will need a Korean ID or a passport to use the ferry.
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These are cheap and provide shelter from the sun and rain, so they're convenient for tourists to rent and explore the island. However, in the peak season, parking lots may be full.
By bicycle
It is easy and simple to rent a bicycle, including electric bicycles. These are more than capable of taking you across the entire island, although you may need to return them before 16:00.
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