Seoul & Gyeonggi Drive

Siheung Oido to Daebudo Coastal Drive

Cross the Sihwa Seawall from Oido to Daebudo island for tidal flats, salt farms, and West Sea sunsets.

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Course Overview

This 28 km West Coast drive starts from Oido in Siheung, crosses the Sihwa Seawall, and ends on Daebudo Island. Oido is a fishing village famous for grilled shellfish and tidal flat experiences. The Sihwa Seawall houses the world's largest tidal power plant.

Daebudo offers island charm with salt farms, tidal flats, and vineyards. The sunset from Gubongdo Observatory is this course's crown jewel.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Oido to Sihwa Seawall (approx. 10 km)

Start from Oido's red lighthouse and enter the seawall for a drive over the sea.

Section 2: Sihwa Seawall to Daebudo (approx. 18 km)

Cross to the island and end at Gubongdo Sunset Observatory.

Driving Tips

  • Sihwa Seawall is a 4-lane road with 80 km/h speed limit
  • Eat grilled shellfish at Oido before departing
  • Daebudo grapes are famous (harvest August-September)
  • Arrive at Gubongdo Observatory one hour before sunset

Course Info

Distance

19.6 km

Duration

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Region

Seoul & Gyeonggi Siheung

Best Season
๐ŸŒธ Spring (Marโ€“May)๐Ÿ–๏ธ Summer (Junโ€“Aug)๐Ÿ‚ Autumn (Sepโ€“Nov)

Nearby Attractions3 attractions

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Oido Red LighthouseViewpoint

Siheung Oido landmark near grilled shellfish village and tidal flat experience area

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Sihwa Narae Tidal ParkViewpoint

World's largest tidal power plant with Moon Observatory views of Sihwa Lake

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Gubongdo Sunset ObservatoryViewpoint

Daebudo's premier West Sea sunset viewing point

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