Overview
Muuido is a small island paradise just south of Incheon International Airport, making it an ideal escape from Korea's busy cities. The island gained fame as the filming location for the 2003-2004 Korean drama "Stairway to Heaven" and remains popular with casual tourists and day-trippers seeking hills to hike and beaches to explore.
Beach · Day Trips · Island · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
Beach huts on Hanaggae Beach start at ₩30,000/night with ondol heating. Family pensions near the port offer another option.
Connectivity
T-Money cards work for airport bus 222 and main island buses. Small vans at night are cash only.
Food
Seafood restaurants near beaches; prices higher than mainland. Self-catering with personal BBQ grills possible. Convenience stores close early.
Money
Ferry: ₩3,000 per adult (return included). Beach entry: ₩2,000. Local bus: ₩1,000 cash only. Beach huts: ₩30,000/night.
Transport
Ferry runs every 15-30 min (07:00-20:00) from Jamjinnaru terminal; bus 222 from Incheon Airport gate 5. Return ferry is free.
Weather
Best visited April-October. Springs and autumns are mild. Sea breezes make it feel cooler than inland. Winters too cold for beaches.
