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,…
The 600-meter stretch of beach on Deokjeok Island is a sprawling oasis for a diminutive hermit crab, barely 1 centimeter long. Its tiny claws and snail shell are perpetually in motion as it navigates the sandy terrain. Seagulls incessantly peck at the muddy shore, seemingly indifferent to the effort, while blue crabs remain focused on their own foraging.
Vacationers can be found splashing in the water, their presence hardly noticeable to the island's inhabitants. After a 70-minute ferry ride from Incheon Port, travelers arrive on Deokjeok Island, the largest island in the 41-island Deokjeok Archipelago located in Incheon's maritime Ongjin County. The island boasts an array of beaches, from white-sand to mixed-sand and pebble shores, all accessible via tidal paths that hint at the island's untamed beauty.
Deokjeok Island is a prime choice for a summer escape, offering opportunities for ecotourism and camping, yet it remains an undiscovered gem.
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