Travel Guide
A peaceful island south of Tongyeong, known for Janggunbong Peak, the scenic Haepumgil Trail, quiet fishing villages and wide views across Hallyeohaesang National Park.
A quiet island trail
above the South Sea
Maemuldo Island Tongyeong is an island in Hansan-myeon, Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do, surrounded by the blue waters of Hallyeohaesang National Park.
Often called Daemaemuldo to distinguish it from nearby Somaemuldo, the island is best known for Janggunbong Peak and the Haepumgil coastal walking trail.
Danggeum Village and Daehang Village provide a glimpse of everyday island life, while the mountain paths offer open views of nearby islands, rocky islets and the South Sea.
How to Get to
Maemuldo Island
Maemuldo Island can be reached by passenger ferry from the Tongyeong area. Ferries may stop at Danggeum Port or Daehang Port, so check your arrival port when planning the hiking route.
Start from Tongyeong
Check passenger ferry services from Tongyeong toward Maemuldo. Departure times and stopping ports may vary depending on the service.
Arrive at the Island
Maemuldo has village ports around Danggeum and Daehang. Confirm where your ferry arrives before deciding which direction to walk the island trail.
Check the Return Ferry
If visiting on a day trip, check your return ferry first. The main trail crosses hilly terrain, so allow enough time to return comfortably to the port.
Tongyeong → ferry → Maemuldo → Danggeum Village → Haepumgil Trail → Janggunbong → coastal viewpoints → Daehang Village → return ferry
Tongyeong to Maemuldo Ferry
Ferry schedules and stopping ports can change depending on season, weather and operating conditions. Check the latest departure time, arrival port and return service for your travel date.
Places to Explore
on Maemuldo Island
Maemuldo is best explored through its mountain trails, fishing villages and viewpoints overlooking the islands of the South Sea.
Janggunbong Peak
Janggunbong rises above the center of Maemuldo and is the island’s main hiking destination. From the upper trail, visitors can enjoy broad views over the surrounding sea and islands.
View on Google Maps →Haepumgil Trail
Haepumgil is the signature walking trail of Maemuldo and forms part of the Hallyeohaesang coastal trail network. The route passes through forests, ridges and open coastal viewpoints.
View on Google Maps →Danggeum Village
Danggeum is one of the island’s main fishing villages and a common starting point for the Maemuldo hiking route. Small houses and harbor scenery create a peaceful island atmosphere.
View on Google Maps →Daehang Village
Daehang Village lies beneath the slopes of Janggunbong. Its compact harbor, hillside homes and open sea views make it a charming stop along the trail.
View on Google Maps →Gaeikdo Viewpoint
From the trails near Daehang, visitors can look toward Gaeikdo, a group of dramatic rocky islets rising from the sea. Their appearance changes depending on the viewing angle.
View on Google Maps →Maemuldo Coastal Viewpoints
The island trail opens repeatedly toward the sea, revealing cliffs, offshore islands and the layered horizon of Hallyeohaesang National Park.
View on Google Maps →
Maemuldo Island
Day Trip Itinerary
A day trip is best centered around the Haepumgil Trail, connecting the island’s two villages with Janggunbong and panoramic sea views.
Danggeum Village → Haepumgil → Janggunbong → Coastal Viewpoints → Daehang Village
The direction of the route can be reversed depending on your ferry’s arrival and departure ports. Always plan the hike around the return ferry.
Getting Around
Maemuldo Island
Maemuldo is primarily a walking and hiking destination. The best scenery is found along the trails connecting the villages and mountain ridges.
Hiking
Hiking the Haepumgil Trail is the best way to experience Janggunbong, forests and coastal viewpoints.
The route includes uphill and downhill sections, so comfortable hiking shoes and water are recommended.
Walking
Danggeum and Daehang can be explored slowly on foot, with harbor views, village lanes and small coastal scenes.
Travelers who do not want a full mountain hike can enjoy the village area and nearby coastal paths instead.
Plan Around the Ferry
Ferry timing is important when hiking across the island. Confirm both the arrival port and the port used for your return journey.
Leave enough time to reach the port before departure, especially after completing the Janggunbong trail.
explore Maemuldo?
Who Should Visit
Maemuldo Island?
Maemuldo is ideal for travelers who enjoy quiet island trails, fishing villages and wide South Sea views.
Janggunbong and Haepumgil create one of the most scenic hiking experiences among Tongyeong’s islands.
Open ridges and viewpoints reveal layers of islands across Hallyeohaesang National Park.
Danggeum and Daehang offer a quiet look at everyday life on a small Korean island.
Compared with nearby Somaemuldo, Maemuldo offers a calmer atmosphere for walking and slow travel.
Before You Visit
Maemuldo Island
Ferry information, arrival ports and hiking conditions are the most important things to check before your trip.
Check the latest Maemuldo ferry schedule for your travel date.
Confirm whether the ferry stops at Danggeum or Daehang.
Bring an original ID required for ferry boarding.
Wear comfortable hiking shoes for Janggunbong and Haepumgil.
Bring enough water and basic supplies for the trail.
Check the weather and sea conditions before departure.
Traveling to Maemuldo?
Check the ferry first.
Maemuldo lies south of Tongyeong among the islands of Hallyeohaesang. Before hiking Janggunbong or walking the Haepumgil Trail, check the latest ferry, arrival port and return service.
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A trail surrounded
by the South Sea
Maemuldo is an island where the journey itself becomes the main attraction.
Walk from a quiet fishing village, follow the Haepumgil Trail toward Janggunbong and stop whenever the sea opens beyond the ridge.
When planning your Maemuldo Island Tongyeong trip, check your ferry and arrival port first and leave enough time to enjoy the island’s villages, trails and coastal views.