Maemuldo Islands (매물도) 매물도
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Maemul Islands (매물도) refer to the three islands in Maejuk-ri, Hansan-myeon: Daemaemul Island (대매물도), Somaemul Island (소매물도), and Deungdae (lighthouse) Island (등대도, also known as Geulssingiseom Island (글씽이섬)). The best view can be seen from the sea cliffs of Somaemuldo Island and Deungdaedo Island. Somaemuldo Island, whose entire area is no more than 2.51㎢, is the main island, and Daemaemuldo Island, Hongdo Island, Deungdaedo Island (Haeguemdo Island), Daegueulbido Island and Sogueulbido Island are all smaller islets scattered around the main island. Somaemuldo Island is home to about 20 households.
If you hike up the hill behind the village, you can reach the highest point of Somaemuldo Island, or Mangtaebong. There is a natural observation spot where you can look out at all the islets of Tongyeong including Deungdae Island as well as Haegeumgang of Geoje. The waves hitting the cliffs, generating white foams and rainbow sprays, is one of the most fascinating views on Korean southern coast.
At the peak of summer, you can enjoy water sports or try scuba-diving in the deep areas. Visitors are strongly recommended to look around Somaemuldo Island by passenger boat from which it’s easier to see the surrounding cliffs and wave action.
Utilization information
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Access
Take a bus from Seoul’s Nambu Bus Terminal to Tongyeong, which runs from 08:00 to 23:30 each day. The journey takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes. Or take a bus from Seoul’s Express Bus Terminal to Tongyeong, which is available from 07:10 to 24:30 each day. Travel time is approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes.
At Tongyeong Terminal take bus No.10, No.11, or No.15 headed for the Ferry Terminal. Get off at the Beach Hotel in Seoho-dong and walk 5 minutes to the Ferry Terminal.
Take a ferry, which is available at 7:00, 11:00, and 14:00 during weekdays, 7:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 16:40 during weekends.
Maejuk-ri, Hansan-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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