Jebudo Island

¡á Location: Jebu-ri Seosin-myeon Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do
¡á Tel. No.: ¢Ï 031-369-2098

Jebudo Island is a small island that floats in the open seas by Seosin-myeon of Hwaseong in Gyeonggi-do.  It is only 1§´ in size and its coastline only extends 12km.  It is even smaller than Yeouido, but many people visit here every weekend.  Jebudo Island is popular because of its unique seaway (created by a natural phenomenon where higher grounds underwater rise above the surface of water in low tide).  Because of this ¡°Miracle of Moses,¡± Jebudo Island has become a popular landmark in Korea.

Walking down the cement pavement coming out of the sea

Jebudo Island exposes the seaway twice a day.  In low tide, the seawater loses about 4-5m of water and exposes the 3km-long cement-paved path that is usually submerged underwater.  The best thing to do at Jebudo Island is to walk down the cement-paved seaway that cuts across the endless tidelands on either side.  Jebudo Island¡¯s highest point is only 62.5m above sea level.  Most part of it is a flatland.  There is a village to the east that connects to the mainland and a small port to the north.  (The local people call it a wharf.)  Except for the small pebble beach by the port and Jebu-ri Beach to the west, the island is covered with tidelands in all directions.

Jebudo Beach is a white-sand beach that extends 1.8km in length.  With a rocky cliff to the right, the beach exhibits a beautiful view.  Hawk Rock is located to the left of the beach.  The water temperature is moderate for pleasance and the beach is only slightly sloped for safety.  Therefore, it is one of the best beaches for families to come and enjoy.  The tidelands rise above water in low tide and offer a great natural learning ground for young children from the urban areas.