Overview
Hamdeok Beach (Hamdeok Seoubong Beach) on Jeju's east coast is considered the island's most popular swimming beach, thanks to its shallow, calm emerald waters. Climbing Seoubong hill at one end of the beach rewards you with a sweeping view of the whole beach and its turquoise waters. Cafes and guesthouses line the shore, making it popular both as a day trip from Jeju City and as a multi-day beach base. Free admission. About 20 minutes by car from Jeju City.
Travel Tips
The round trip up Seoubong takes about 1 hour. Arrive early during peak summer for a good spot.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Jeju, South Korea from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for South Korea on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Jeju with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Jeju 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Hamdeok Beach
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Manjanggul Lava Tube
A UNESCO Natural Heritage Site - one of the world's longest lava tubes.
📍 9.6km away
Jeju Stone Park
A large open-air museum park exploring Jeju's volcanic stone culture and mythology.
📍 10.6km away
Woljeong-ri Beach
A popular east Jeju beach known for its white sand and trendy cafe strip.
📍 11.8km away
Udo Island
A small island off Jeju's east coast shaped like a lying cow, with emerald waters.
📍 26.5km away
Aqua Planet Jeju
Korea's largest public aquarium, located near Seongsan Ilchulbong.
📍 26.9km away
Cheonjiyeon Waterfall
A beautiful waterfall in Seogwipo whose name means 'the pond where sky and earth meet.'
📍 34.8km away
Saebyeol Oreum
A beautiful parasitic volcano in western Jeju, famed for silver grass fields and sunsets.
📍 34.8km away
Cheonjeyeon Falls
A three-tiered waterfall paired with an arched bridge, one of Jeju's three great falls.
📍 39.9km away
Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff
A dramatic coastline of hexagonal basalt columns formed by cooling lava.
📍 40.9km away
Hyeopjae Beach
A stunning west-coast Jeju beach with emerald water and powdery white sand.
📍 43.2km away
Things to Do in Jeju
Jeju Olle Trail Trekking
Choose from 26 Olle Trail routes and trek along stunning coastal scenery. Free. Route 7 (Seogwipo) is the most popular
Haenyeo Diving Experience
Dive with Jeju's haenyeo women divers to harvest seafood from the ocean. KRW 50,000-80,000 per person
ATV Oreum Tour
Off-road ATV tour through Jeju's oreum (parasitic volcanoes). KRW 40,000-60,000 per person