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Beyond the 414 m Footbridge: Somuuido’s Muuido Badanuri Coastal Trail, Where You Need to Read the Tide as Far as Low Tide

Somuuido’s Muuido Badanuri Coastal Trail is a 2.5 km coastal loop connected to Daemuuido by a 414 m pedestrian footbridge. It is free to use, but safe walking requires knowing in advance about the stairs immediately after the footbridge, the rocky beach, and the coastal path that can become blocked depending on the tides.

By the KOTourLive Editorial Team Updated: Aug 26, 2026 16 min 13

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What to Know About Somuui Island Before Walking 2.5 km

Muui Badanuri-gil is a 2.5 km walking trail developed around Somuui Island. Official information gives the total duration as approximately 1–2 hours, while other public tourism information explains that the 2.5 km course can be walked in about 1 hour. If you include photography and enjoying the views, it is advisable to allow more than an hour.

Admission and use are free, and the hours are listed as 00:00–24:00. However, the course begins with stairs directly ahead immediately after crossing the Somuui Pedestrian Bridge, so it cannot be definitively considered suitable for the entire route for wheelchair users or visitors with strollers. Tourism information indicates that stroller rental is unavailable.

소무의도 해안과 무의바다누리길의 풍경입니다. — A view of Somuui Island’s coast and Muui Badanuri-gil. — Photo source: badaon.or.kr

Gwangmyeong Ferry Terminal and the 414 m Somuui Pedestrian Bridge

Somuui Island is connected by a bridge to Gwangmyeong Ferry Terminal on the northern side of Daemuuido. The Somuui Pedestrian Bridge linking Daemuuido and Somuui Island is a 414 m bridge walkway, and visitors must cross it on foot to enter Muui Badanuri-gil on the island.

When using public transportation from Incheon Terminal, the listed route is to take trunk bus No. 303, get off at the Incheon Airport Terminal 1 bus stop, and transfer to village bus Muui No. 1; the estimated travel time is approximately 120 minutes. By car, approach via Yeongjong Bridge or Incheon Bridge and then Muui Bridge; the journey is listed as approximately 51 minutes from Incheon Terminal.

대무의도와 소무의도를 잇는 인도교와 바다입니다. — The pedestrian bridge and sea linking Daemuuido and Somuui Island. — Photo source: badaon.or.kr

The Island’s Name and Life Originating in Ttemuri

Another name for Somuui Island is “Ttemuri,” and local residents still call Somuui Island Ttemuri today. The name of Somuui Island’s first port is also listed as Ttemuri Ferry Terminal. This name remains not merely a tourism designation but a local name referring to the island’s port and residents’ lives.

Incheon Tour introduces a record in the Joseon-era Jiji Jaryo stating that Somuui Island originally belonged to Yongyuri, now Yongyudong, and later separated from Yongyuri following an administrative reorganization. Somuui Island was connected to the mainland in 2019, and as of July 2022, the island covered 0.17 km² and had a population of 52. The connection of Yeongjongdo, Daemuuido, and Somuui Island via Muui Bridge shows how access to an island once dependent solely on ferry services shifted toward roads and bridges.

소무의도의 섬 풍경과 해안선을 보여주는 이미지입니다. — An image showing the island scenery and coastline of Somuui Island. — Photo source: incheon.go.kr

Understanding Muui Badanuri-gil Through Its Eight Sections

The trail is divided into eight sections: Somuui Pedestrian Bridge Road, Face-to-Face Road, Ttemuri Road, BBeginningkkaemi Road, Mongyeo Beach Road, Myeongsaui Beach Road, Haenyeo Island Road, and Short Pine Tree Road. Trekking begins after crossing the pedestrian bridge and climbing the stairs, so visitors expecting only a flat walking path may find the first section more demanding than expected.

Section 3, Ttemuri Road, is a Dangsangsan trail where natural ecology remains and there is a well that never dries up. Section 4, BBeginningkkaemi Road, is where residents held fishing rituals while praying for full catches and safety. Section 5, Mongyeo Beach Road, leads to Mongyeo Beach, adjoining the eastern village of Somuui Island. Section 6 is Myeongsaui Beach Road; Section 7 is Haenyeo Island Road, a ridge trail on Ansan overlooking Haenyeodo to the south; and Section 8 is a forest path of short pine trees shaped by sea winds.

무의바다누리길의 산책로와 섬 풍경입니다. — The walking trail and island scenery of Muui Badanuri-gil. — Photo source: badaon.or.kr

The Incheon Coast Seen from 74 m Hadojeong

Ansan, the highest point on Somuui Island, is 74 m high, and Hadojeong at the summit is a viewpoint where visitors can easily orient themselves along the short island trail. Yeongheungdo, Jawoldo, and Deokjeokdo can be seen to the southwest, while Ganghwado and Incheon International Airport are visible to the north, according to Yeongjong-gu tourism information.

The eastern view includes Palmido, Incheon Bridge, and Songdo International City. Thus, Hadojeong is less a destination for spending a long time hiking at a mountain summit than a section where visitors can understand at a glance the island’s geographic position between the Incheon coast, the airport, and the new city.

Variables to Consider at Mongyeo Beach and Myeongsaui Beach

Mongyeo Beach has more stones than sand and is described as a place where Incheon Bridge can be seen in the distance. Shoes that reduce slipping are more practical than sandals or going barefoot, although official materials do not specify any particular footwear requirements. Given the character of the beach, it is safer to approach it as a section for walking and sightseeing rather than viewing it solely as a place for water activities.

It is stated that coastal trekking is possible as far as Janggun Rock below Myeongsaui Beach Road and Haenyeo Island Road when the tide recedes at low tide. The beach road can be walked only at low tide, so ignoring the tides may result in the route being cut off. Since no fixed operating hours are provided for access to Janggun Rock, it is best not to descend to the coast if the tide table for the day does not match the actual conditions at the site.

Somuui Island Storium and Practical Information Before Visiting

Somuui Island Storium, formerly the Island Story Museum, opened in 2015. It exhibits the history and natural resources of Somuui Island and the stories of its residents, and also sells local specialties from Somuui Island. The tourism information lists every Monday as a regular closing day; if Monday is a public holiday, it is closed the following day. It is also listed as closed on statutory public holidays, January 1, Lunar New Year’s Day, and the day of Chuseok.

The contact number for Somuui Island information is 032-760-7133, and the listed address is 27-1 Somuui-ro, Yeongjong-gu, Incheon (Muui-dong). Parking facilities are listed as available, but the number of spaces and current fees are not provided. Tourism information indicates that credit card availability is unknown, so it is better to carry cash for parking or small purchases on the island. The official website is http://somuui-do.co.kr/.

How to Combine Somuui Island with a 0.8 km Visit to Muui Island

Nearby attractions include Muui Island at a distance of 0.8 km and Horonggoksan Mountain at 2.1 km. Ponae Fishing Village Experience Village is 2.6 km away, Hanagae Beach is 3.7 km away, and Silmi Beach is 5.4 km away. Walking Muui Badanuri-gil first and then adding attractions on Daemuuido allows you to combine the island’s coastal trail with a broader Muui Island itinerary in one trip.

Somuui Island covers 0.17 km² and had a population of 52 as of July 2022, so it may not meet expectations as a place with amenities as densely distributed as those at a large tourist destination. Since the area is known for specialties such as shrimp, rockfish, monkfish, and blue crab, it is best to plan meals and water before traveling. Information materials do not indicate whether English information or audio guides are available, which sections are wheelchair accessible, or the latest bus intervals.

Before You Go

Address: 27-1 Somuui-ro, Yeongjong-gu, Incheon (Muui-dong)
Hours: 00:00–24:00
Closed: Every Monday (if Monday is a public holiday, closed the following day), statutory public holidays, January 1, Lunar New Year’s Day, and the day of Chuseok
Admission: Free
Phone: 032-760-7133
Official site: http://somuui-do.co.kr/
Transport: Public transportation: Take bus No. 303 from Incheon Terminal → get off at the Incheon Airport Terminal 1 bus stop → take village bus Muui No. 1, approximately 120 minutes. By car: Yeongjong Bridge or Incheon Bridge → Muui Bridge, approximately 51 minutes from Incheon Terminal. Somuui Island is connected to Daemuuido by a pedestrian bridge and is accessible on foot.
Parking: Parking facilities available. Fees at Muui Gwangmyeong Port Public Parking Lot are listed in review-based information as 400 won for the first 30 minutes, 200 won for every additional 15 minutes, and 4,000 won per day; confirm the latest official fees.
Time needed: Approximately 1–2 hours according to official information; approximately 1 hour according to other public information.
Accessibility: Accessible on foot as far as the Somuui Pedestrian Bridge. No stroller rental. The course begins with stairs immediately after the pedestrian bridge, and the beach road is passable only at low tide.

The information above is current as of the time of writing. Check the official information again before visiting.

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