🏝️ Udo Island | Bikes, Beaches & Peanut Ice Cream on Jeju’s Charming Offshore Getaway 🚲🍦🌊

📝 1. Overview
Udo Island (우도), meaning “Cow Island,” sits just off Jeju’s eastern coast and is famous for its quiet beaches, coral cliffs, peanut ice cream, and cycling paths. The island is only ~6.8km across, making it perfect for a half- or full-day escape with rentals available for bikes, scooters, or mini tour buses. From lava caves to lighthouses, Udo blends rustic charm with seaside joy — it’s Jeju, but on chill mode 🐮🌊

🌟 2. Highlights

🍦 Udo Peanut Ice Cream (우도땅콩 아이스크림)

• Must-try: thick, creamy soft serve made with roasted local peanuts
• Sold all around the island — often in fun-shaped cones

🚲 Island Loop Trail

• Rent a bicycle, scooter (전기 스쿠터), or take the Udo mini bus
• ~13km loop with stunning coastline and 8 themed spots

🏖️ Hagosudong Beach (하우목동 해변)

• Calm, turquoise waters and white coral sands
• Great for swimming in summer

🌋 Seobinbaeksa (서빈백사)

• Jeju’s only coral beach — brilliant white against blue water
• Popular photo spot

🌄 Udobong Peak (우도봉)

• Short hike to a lighthouse with panoramic ocean views
• 360° look at both Udo & Jeju from the top

🪨 Cheonjingul Cave (천진굴)

• Lava cave by the sea — moody and cool year-round

💡 3. Tips
📸 Best photo spots:

• Seobinbaeksa with clear water and coral shore
• Udobong Lighthouse with Jeju in the distance
• Holding peanut ice cream in front of the blue sea 💁‍♀️
  🕐 Best time:
• Morning ferry (~9:00 AM) for day trip
• Off-season (spring/fall) = fewer crowds & golden light
  👟 Sneakers or sandals okay — few hikes, mostly paved
  🚫 Cars from Jeju not allowed — must use Udo rentals

🍽️ 4. Top Eats on Udo Island

1. Bok’s Peanut Ice Cream (복이네 우도땅콩아이스크림)
   🍦 OG spot with crunchy peanut toppings
   📍 Near Cheonjin Port (천진항)
   🕒 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
2. Udo Haenyeo’s House (우도 해녀의집)
   🐚 Sea urchin rice bowls, grilled abalone, seafood ramyeon
   📍 Near Hagosudong Beach
   🕒 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
3. Seobin Café (서빈카페)
   ☕ Coffee with full coral beach view
   📍 Right on Seobinbaeksa
   🕒 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

⛴️ 5. Access – How to Get to Udo

📍 From Seongsan Port (성산항):
🚶 Walk from Seongsan Ilchulbong parking lot to port (~5 min)
🎫 Ferry to Udo: ~15 min / ₩8,500 round-trip (incl. terminal fee)
📃 Bring your passport or ID for ferry ticket
🛳️ Ports:

• Depart from Seongsan Port (성산항)
• Arrive at Cheonjin Port (천진항) or Haumokdong Port (하우목동항)

📍 Rental Options on Udo:

• 🚲 Bicycles (~₩10,000–15,000/day)
• 🛵 Electric scooters (~₩20,000–30,000/2 hrs)
• 🚌 Udo tour bus (~₩5,000 one-time loop ticket)

📍 Ferry hours:

• Start ~7:30 AM / Last return ~5:30 PM (seasonal variation)
  ⚠️ Ferry may cancel due to wind/waves → always check in advance!