Odongdo Explained

Odongdo
Location:Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, South Korea
Area Km2:0.13
Coastline Km:14
Coordinates:34.7449°N 127.7663°W

Odongdo 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 1km (01miles) away from the mainland. There is a bridge that goes from the mainland to the island.[1]

The island has an area of 0.13km2, and a coastline of 14km (09miles). 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 768m (2,520feet) long.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hallyeohaesang National Park (Odongdo Island District) (한려해상국립공원 (오동도)) . 2023-09-28 . Hallyeohaesang National Park (Odongdo Island District) (한려해상국립공원 (오동도)) . en.
  2. Web site: 박 . 승필 . 오동도 (梧桐島) . 2023-09-28 . . ko.