Odongdo
Island in Yeosu, South Korea
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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]
LocationYeosu, South Jeolla Province, South Korea
Coordinates34.74485°N 127.76633°E
Area0.13 km2 (0.050 sq mi)
Coastline14 km (8.7 mi)
Part of the island's coastline (2018) | |
 Interactive map of Odongdo | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 34.74485°N 127.76633°E |
| Area | 0.13 km2 (0.050 sq mi) |
| Coastline | 14 km (8.7 mi) |
The island has an area of 0.13 km2 (0.050 mi2), 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]
Gallery
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)
A walking path in the park (2018)
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)
