Ingu Beach: Visitors at 77% of 2019 Level, Free Parking 120 m Away

Ingu Beach in Yangyang, Gangwon sits on the south side of Jukdo, an island thick with bamboo. Jukdo Beach lies to the north of the island. According to the Korea Tourism Organization, sand keeps building up here, so the water is shallow, and there is no coastal barbed-wire fence. That has made it a popular spot for beginner surfers. Lodgings and surf shops are close to the beach, and camping on the sand is allowed, so many visitors combine surfing and camping.

How busy does it get?

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries figures show 10,241 visitors in 2015 and 10,288 in 2016. The count dropped to 5,004 in 2017, the lowest in the 2015 to 2024 data, and was 5,345 in 2018. It peaked at 35,428 in 2019. Numbers then fell to 14,502 in 2020 and 10,195 in 2021, before rising again to 14,722 in 2022, 18,803 in 2023 and 27,174 in 2024. The 2024 figure is 77% of the 2019 level. Compared with Korea's big resort beaches, few people come here, which suits anyone who wants a quieter stretch of sea.

Parking: five public car parks, all free

Korea's national parking registry lists five car parks close to the beach. All are recorded as free and open around the clock. The nearest, Ingu Port multipurpose plaza, is 120 metres away.

These are registered details and may differ on the day. Follow the signs on site in peak season.

Is the water clean?

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries tested the seawater at Ingu 12 times in 2025, and all 12 results were rated suitable for swimming. Four toilets are registered near the beach.

If you need a doctor

The nearest emergency rooms are Gangneung Asan Hospital (regional emergency centre, 18.7 km) and Gangneung Dongin Hospital (local emergency centre, 25.1 km). Both are a long way off, so take care when surfing. Three pharmacies, Jayeon, Haetsal and Segyero, are all 10.1 km away, and all three are registered as closed on Sundays. In an emergency call 119, or 122 for the Korea Coast Guard if something goes wrong at sea. The nearest coast guard station is Jumunjin, 10.3 km away.

Where to stay

There are 49 licensed lodgings within 3 km of the beach. Residence-style stays are the most common at 35, followed by 7 other lodgings, 5 motels and inns, 1 hotel and 1 condo or resort. Pensions and farm stays are registered under a different system, so they are not counted here. For camping, Dongsanpo Campground (동산포 캠핑장) is a general campsite 1.0 km away, and Bukbun Solbat Campground (북분솔밭캠핑장) is an auto-camping site 2.2 km away. Farther out are Jigyeong National Leisure Campground (6.2 km) and Hajo Stay (6.9 km).