Odongdo

Odongdo
Part of the island's coastline (2018)
Map
Geography
LocationYeosu, South Jeolla Province, South Korea
Coordinates34°44′41″N 127°45′59″E / 34.74485°N 127.76633°E / 34.74485; 127.76633
Area0.13 km2 (0.050 sq mi)
Coastline14 km (8.7 mi)

Odongdo (Korean: 오동도; Hanja: 梧桐島) is an island in Sujeong-dong, Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. The island is a part of the Hallyeohaesang National Park. It is located 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) away from the mainland. There is a bridge that goes from the mainland to the island.[1][2]

The island has an area of 0.13 km2 (0.050 sq mi), and a coastline of 14 km (8.7 mi). The island is a popular tourist spot, as it is host to a large number of varied plants, and has numerous scenic cliffs and caves.[2]

The bridge was built in 1935, during the Japanese colonial period. It is 768 m (2,520 ft) long.[2]

  • View of the island and bridge from the mainland (2009)
    View of the island and bridge from the mainland (2009)
  • An optional paid train-like bus used to move passengers along the 768 meter bridge (2018)
    An optional paid train-like bus used to move passengers along the 768 meter bridge (2018)
  • A walking path in the park (2018)
    A walking path in the park (2018)
  • The bridge (facing the mainland) on a foggy day (2014)
    The bridge (facing the mainland) on a foggy day (2014)
  • Yonggul, a cave on the island that a dragon is believed to live in (2017)
    Yonggul, a cave on the island that a dragon is believed to live in (2017)

References

  1. ^ "Hallyeohaesang National Park (Odongdo Island District) (한려해상국립공원 (오동도))". Hallyeohaesang National Park (Odongdo Island District) (한려해상국립공원 (오동도)). Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  2. ^ a b c 박, 승필. "오동도 (梧桐島)". Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-09-28.
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