Udo Island (Marine Provincial Park)
A guide for planning Udo's ports and transport alongside other island scenery.
Visitor guide →Islands off Jeju · Culture and history
Dapdanitap Lighthouse
Dapdanitap on the Udo coast offers views of a stone watchtower, lighthouse and tidal stone fish traps. Learn about the former lookout while viewing today's coastal scenery from public areas on land.
Travel planning at a glance
Dapdanitap Lighthouse is a short cultural and coastal stop around Udo's stone watchtower and lighthouse. We suggest 20–30 minutes; do not climb on stone towers or tidal stone fish traps, or go down into the sea. Check tide levels, wind and your return ferry from Udo.
Dapdanitap Lighthouse at a glance
- Attraction type
- Culture and history
- Visit area
- Islands
- Planning reference
- 20–30 minutes (editorial estimate)
- Essential visit information
- Check the actual coastal entrance, tide levels, access and return ferry. Do not enter stone towers, tidal stone fish traps or lighthouse management areas without permission.
Operating and access information is based on the official sources below. Recommended routes and visit durations are editorial suggestions. Check each place's description to see whether waiting, meals and similar time are included, and allow separate time for travel between places.
Dapdanitap Lighthouse · Jeju Tourism Organization ↗ · Checked
Exploring past coastal lookout stories at Udo's stone watchtower
Dapdanitap preserves stories of a stone-built lookout used to monitor the sea and Jeju's main island. Read the accounts and information panels, distinguishing the former lookout's purpose from today's scenery.
The stone watchtower and the white lighthouse beside it are features to observe. Seeing a lighthouse does not imply permission to tour its interior; follow public routes outside.
Dapdanitap Lighthouse · Jeju Tourism Organization ↗ · Checked
Checking tidal stone fish-trap views and tide levels separately
The visible shape of the tidal stone fish traps around the lighthouse changes with the tides. Do not expect the form shown in photos to be visible at all times; observe the current scenery from land.
The suggested 20–30 minutes is a short stop during a Udo coastal trip. Entering tidal stone fish traps or going down into the sea is separate from viewing; do not enter without permission.
Dapdanitap Lighthouse · Jeju Tourism Organization ↗ · Checked
Respecting visitor boundaries around the stone tower and coast as a family
Discuss with children why stones were stacked to watch the sea. Do not move stones from heritage sites or facilities, or climb the stone tower; observe from designated paths.
Shorten the visit if needed for coastal wind or wet paths. Respect access rules for lighthouse, fishing and residential spaces, and avoid blocking passage for long periods while taking photos.
Dapdanitap Lighthouse · Jeju Tourism Organization ↗ · Checked
Checking the actual entrance in Yeonpyeong-ri and your return ferry from Udo
The reference land-parcel address in Jeju Tourism Organization information is 우도면 연평리 798. Check maps and on-site guidance for the actual public coastal entrance, parking and conditions for your chosen transport. The parcel address does not imply permission to enter stone towers, tidal stone fish traps or lighthouse management areas.
Use the overall Udo travel guide to plan ports and travel within the island together. Seongsan Ilchulbong is an option after returning to Jeju's main island; arrange the last ferry and make sure you can return first.
Visitor location · 제주특별자치도 제주시 우도면 연평리 798
This is the representative lot address in the Jeju Tourism Organization’s information. It does not guarantee the location of an accessible coastal entrance or parking. Check maps and on-site guidance, and plan travel around the island along with your return ferry.
Location reference ↗Dapdanitap Lighthouse · Jeju Tourism Organization ↗ · Checked
Where to go after Dapdanitap Lighthouse
Seongsan Ilchulbong
Add Seongsan scenery on Jeju's main island after returning from Udo.
Visitor guide →Frequently asked travel questions
What kind of place is Dapdanitap Lighthouse?
It offers views of a stone watchtower, lighthouse and tidal stone fish traps on Udo's coast from public areas on land.
Can I enter the lighthouse at Dapdanitap?
Interior sightseeing is not guaranteed. Follow that day's access guidance for the lighthouse and managed facilities.
Is the heart-shaped tidal stone fish trap always visible?
Its visible shape changes with tide level and weather. A particular photographic scene is not guaranteed.
Can I visit Dapdanitap and Seongsan in one day?
Account for travel within the island, the return ferry and Seongsan's last admission together. Arrange your last ferry first.