Yeongdeok Crab Village
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Overview
Located in the east sea, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Yeongdeok Crab Village is famous for its classical scholars, and its wonderful scenery, where the mountains meet the eastern sea.
The traditional fishery village is the home of Yeongdeok snow crab that was well-known from Goryeo Dynasty (King Taejo) and also has a huge street for snow crabs, packed with around 100 shops selling crabs along the Gangguan Port.
When the season for snow crabs arrives in November, lasting through May, the village is crowded with visitors from all over the world eager to try Yeongdeok snow crabs.
In addition, the location of the village gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy one of the most beautiful sea roads in Korea. In the area are also a sea fishing site, beaches, and water resort venues that are suitable for both recreation and relaxation.
Utilization information
Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.
- Activities
- Water bike, paddling, kayaking
※ Subject to change depending on the seasons and conditions. - Contact
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-730-6682 - Parking
- Available
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
Updated 2017.04.03
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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 Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Yeongdeok Bus Terminal.
Take a local bus bound for Yeongdeok-Jangsa and get off at Ganggu Intercity Bus Terminal. (11 bus stops)
Walk toward Gangguhang Port for 15 minutes on foot.
68, Yeongdeokdaege-ro, Ganggu-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
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