Jukdo Island
죽도
The largest islet off Ulleungdo, about 20 minutes by boat; climb 364 spiral steps to the flat top and walk the island's loop trail.
Jukdo lies about 2 km northeast of Ulleungdo at sea. Steep sea cliffs surround it, but its summit is a flat plateau planted with deodeok, a bellflower root that is a local specialty of Ulleungdo. After the boat docks, you must climb about 364 spiral steps to reach the island. The loop trail is about 4 km and takes roughly 1.5 hours, with views back toward Ulleungdo's north coast and Gwaneumdo. Boats depart from Dodong or Jeodong and take about 20 minutes. Allow about 1.5 to 2 hours on the island. Check the daily schedule, as sailings are suspended in high winds. Do not confuse it with Dokdo, which Japan calls Takeshima.
Opening hours
Depends on boat schedule (mainly summer and autumn)
Nearby sights
- Gwaneumdo Island
- Naesujeon Sunrise Observatory
- Samseonam Rocks
- Jeodong Port & Chotdaebawi Rock
- Haengnam Coastal Walk
- Dodong Port
- Dokdo Museum & Observatory Cable Car
- Bongnae Falls