Somaemuldo Island (소매물도)
- +82-55-650-3605 (Hansan-myeon Office), +82-1577-0557 (Tongyeong Tourism Office)
- http://eng.tongyeong.go.kr/main/default.asp/
Overview
One of the magnificent sights
here is the breathtaking combination of bizarre rocks and the stratified bluffs of Deungdaeseom (Lighthouse Island) and Somaemuldo Island. At low tide, one
can walk from one island the other.
Yong Bawi (Dragon Rock), Buchudae
Bawi (Buddha Rock), Geobuk Bawi (Turtle Rock), Chotdae Bawi (Candlestick Rock) and Geulssingi Cave are absolute masterpieces created
by Mother Nature. Another must-see is the view of Somaemuldo Island from Deungdaeseom Island. From
there, the rock formations look like a sitting dinosaur.
Nammae Bawi
(brother and sister rock) is made up of two rocks, one at the top and the other
at the bottom. The name of the rock was inspired by a folk tale of a twin brother and sister. The upper rock is also known as Sut
Bawi (charcoal rock) as it is bigger and darker than the other, while the bottom one is called Am Bawi.
Maemuldo Island's name originated from the fact that the area was one of the largest producers of maemul (buckwheat).
Somaemuldo Island was named as such since it is a small island sitting right next to Maemuldo Island. In 1904, The Kims from Gimhae moved to the island from the mainland as they heard that the island was so abundant in food that no one would starve. The Kims settled here and established a whole village. A growing number of visitors come to the island every year to enjoy the picturesque view of the island.
* Composition: 1 main island, 2 islets
* Area: 330,000㎡ (including islets)
Utilization information
Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.
- Contact
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-650-3605,
+82-1577-0557 (Tongyeong Tourism Office) - Parking
- Park at the ferry dock and go to the island by ferry.
Updated 2016.04.09
Restrooms
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Access
How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.
Routes and travel time from your current location open in Google Maps. Naver Map is shown in Korean.
From Express Bus Terminal, take an express bus bound for Gohyeon Bus Terminal.
Walk toward Geoje Children Hospital, take Bus 53-1 and get off at Maemuldo Passenger Terminal Bus Stop (54 bus stops).
Take a ferry to the Island (60 minutes).
65, Somaemuldo-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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