Official / Local Name도두동
Region / ProvinceJeju Province (Jeju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates33.4992°N, 126.4771°E · 38 m
Overview
Situated in Jeju-si, Jeju Province at 38 m elevation, Dodu-dong (도두동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 도두동 (Dodu-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Jeju Province · Jeju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 38 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (143.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Gwanmyeongsa (관명사) (2.1 km) · Pohyŏn-sa (2.6 km) · Hyerim-sa (3.2 km) · Pomun-sa (3.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Todu-dong (0.3 km), Tallang-dong (1.0 km), Dodudong (도두동) (1.0 km), Sinsasu (신사수) (1.1 km), Sinseongdong (신성동) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Iho-dong (이호동) (2.0 km) · Yongdam-dong (용담2동) (2.1 km) · Yongdam-dong (용담1동) (3.5 km) · Samdo-dong (삼도1동) (3.8 km) · Oedo-dong (외도동) (4.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (143.9 km). 1-hour flight from Seoul Gimpo (GMP) or Busan to Jeju International Airport (CJU); island express buses and rental cars. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "도두동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Gwanmyeongsa (관명사) (2.1 km) — Dodu-dong (도두동)
- Pohyŏn-sa (2.6 km) — Dodu-dong (도두동)
- Hyerim-sa (3.2 km) — Dodu-dong (도두동)
- Pomun-sa (3.4 km) — Dodu-dong (도두동)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Hearty regional 국밥 (Gukbap rice soup) and handmade 칼국수 (Kalguksu knife-cut noodles) simmered with anchovy, radish, and seasonal greens from Jeju Province.
- Charcoal-grilled local pork belly (Samgyeopsal), marinated short ribs (Galbi), and savory 해물파전 (scallion and seafood pancakes) served at family-run 식당 (Sikdang, ₩9,000–₩16,000).
- Earthenware-aged 된장 (Doenjang soybean paste) and 고추장 (Gochujang), sun-dried regional produce, traditional 한과 (Hangwa rice sweets), and local brewery 생막걸리 (unpasteurized draft Makgeolli).
- Locals gather for weekday 백반 (Baekban home-style lunch sets, ₩9,000–₩12,000) where every table receives 6–10 complimentary refillable banchan side dishes, and browse the traditional 5-day market (오일장) for seasonal harvest specialties. Across Dodu-dong (pop. 12,000) in Jeju-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Jeju Province → · 3,651 All Cities →