Soesokkak Estuary (쇠소깍)

Address 140, Soesokkak-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do 제주특별자치도 서귀포시 쇠소깍로 140 (하효동) Type Valleys Inquiries • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-64-732-1562 Homepage english.jeju.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Mongolian, Indonesian, Vietnamese)

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Introduction

Located in the Seogwipo area of Jeju Island, Soesokkak Estuary (쇠소깍) was originally called ‘Soedun’, which means a lying down ox, and it was only later that it became more widely known as ‘Soesokkak’. This is the mouth of the Hyodoncheon stream. As the fresh water meets the ocean, it broadens into wide slow flowing river. ‘Soe; means an ox, ‘so’ means a ‘pool of water’ and ‘Kkak means ‘the end’. Soesokkak Estuary is lined with cliffs of curious lava formations, which are overhung with pine trees. Here the water takes on the deep blue of the ocean, and the scenery is very picturesque. Soesokkak is also well-known for its small, flat wooden boats called “Teu” that have been used for hundreds of years to ferry people across the estuary. The boat is pulled across the estuary by a long rope that is strung between the two banks. Taking a leisurely ride on a Teu across the clear water of the estuary is a great way to enjoy the area’s magnificent scenery. Soesokkak Estuary is located in Hahyo-dong on the Southern side of Hallasan Mountain. The area is also well-known for its tangerines, and visitors are drawn to the area by the fresh scent of the fruit. Popular destinations close to the Soesokkak Estuary include the famous Jusang Jeolli Cliffs and Jungmun Resort, as well as Cheonjeyeon Falls – all of which can be taken in on the same day.

Telephone

+82-64-732-1562

Activity Information

[Transparent Kayak Experience] -Fee: Adults 10,000 won (1 Adult) / 15,000 won (2 Adults)   2 Adults + 1 Child 20,000 won / 1 Adult + 2 Children 20,000 won   Child (1 person) 5,000 won / 1 Adult + 1 Child 15,000 won -Activity duration: approx. 30min -Inquiries: +82-10-767-1616 [Teu (테우, Jeju's traditional flat wooden boats) Experience] -Fee: Adults 6,000 won / Children (36 months and up to 13 years old) 3,000 won /   Infants (less than 36 months old) Free -Activity duration: approx. 30 – 40 min. -Inquiries: +82-10-6530-3002 [Floating Water Bike Experience] -Fee: Adults 7,000 won / Children 5,000 won (~elementary school students) -Participants should go over 145cm in heights to ride the bike.

Parking Facilities

Available

Admission Fees

Free

Parking Fees

Free

Restrooms

Available

Directions

From Jeju International Airport, take Limousine Bus 600 to KAL Hotel (the last stop). From the bus stop, take a taxi to Soesokkak Estuary (쇠소깍, 10-15min). OR, From Jeju International Airport, take Bus 100 to Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal. From the terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Namjo-ro (남조로). Get off at Hyodon Middle School (효돈중학교) and walk about 20min to Soesokkak.

 

 

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