Official / Local Name우도면
Region / ProvinceJeju Province (Jeju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates33.5031°N, 126.955°E · 38 m
Overview
Situated in Jeju-si, Jeju Province at 38 m elevation, Udo-myeon (우도면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 우도면 (Udo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Jeju Province · Jeju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 38 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Boseong Station (보성역) (141.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | U-do (0.2 km) · Udo-dŭngdae (1.6 km) · Piyang-do (1.7 km) · Yonghwa-sa (5.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yŏnp’yŏng-ni (0.6 km), Yŏngil-dong (0.7 km), Ch’ŏnjil-li (0.7 km), Choil-li (0.8 km), Uhae-dong (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seongsan-eup (성산읍) (12.7 km) · Gujwa-eup (구좌읍) (14.9 km) · Pyoseon-myeon (표선면) (22.8 km) · Jocheon-eup (조천읍) (27.0 km) · Bonggae-dong (봉개동) (32.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Boseong Station (보성역) (141.0 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 "우도면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- U-do (0.2 km) — Udo-myeon (우도면)
- Udo-dŭngdae (1.6 km) — Udo-myeon (우도면)
- Piyang-do (1.7 km) — Udo-myeon (우도면)
- Yonghwa-sa (5.4 km) — Udo-myeon (우도면)
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 Udo-myeon (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 →