jeju island best attractions : gapado island

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Western Jeju Attractions : gapado island

photo by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province

Introduction

5.5 km away from Daejeong-eup, Gapa Island has an area of 0.84 km2 with a coast line circumference of 4.2 km. Its populationis 763 (as of 1993) and its highest point is 20.5 m.Since 1824, people have inhabited the island. Ships sail between Moseulpo Harbor and the island everyday. Women divers harvest seaweed, oysters, sea cucumbers, abalones and top shells. Gapa Island is a historically famous place and is credited with putting Korea on the map. In 1653, the Dutch ship Sperwer became shipwrecked near Gapa Island. Hendrick Hamel wrote the "Log of a Wrecked Dutch Ship" and "A Trip to Korea", both of which introduced Korea to the outside world in detail for the first time.

Admission Fees

From Seogwipo Intercity Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Seogwi, Sagye, Jeju and get off at Hamo-ri Bus Stop (29 bus stops).

Walk along the coast for 9 minutes to reach Moseulpo Port.

Take a ferry to Gapado Island at the port.(2 times a day: 08:30, 14:00)

Jeju attractions : gapado island

jeju island best attractions : gapado island

Jeju attractions : gapado island

                                                jeju island best attractions : gapado island

photo by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province