Odongdo
Island in Yeosu, South Korea
Odongdo (Korean : 오동도 ; Hanja : 梧桐島 ) is an island in Sujeong-dong , Yeosu , Jeonnam-Gwangju , 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.
The island has an area of 0.13 km 2 (0.050 mi 2 ) , 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.
The bridge was built in 1935, during the Japanese colonial period . It is 768 m (2,520 ft) long.
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)