Planning late vacations? Escape to this island with hidden beaches, tidal paths, emerald seas
The 600-meter-long beach is an endless banquet hall for a tiny hermit crab measuring barely 1 centimeter from head to toe. Carrying a white sea-snail shell on its back, it scurries forward, its tiny claws and mouth moving more busily than its legs. The crab is not the only resident enjoying the beach. Seagulls peck relentlessly at the muddy sand, seemingly unconcerned about straining their necks,…
Deokjeok Island, nestled within Incheon's maritime Ongjin County, beckons travelers with its pristine beaches, tidal paths, and emerald waters. Despite its size, a single hermit crab, barely 1 centimeter long, thrives on the 600-meter-long beach. The crab, adorned with a white sea-snail shell, scuttles across the shore, its tiny claws and mouth demonstrating tireless activity.
Seagulls, oblivious to the crab's presence, peck at the muddy sand, while wary blue crabs focus on their own hunting. Upon arriving by passenger ferry from Incheon Port, visitors can spend hours exploring the island's white-sand, mixed-sand, and pebble beaches. The island, the largest in the 41-island Deokjeok Archipelago, offers ecotourism and camping opportunities, making it an idyllic summer retreat.
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