Odongdo Island (한려해상국립공원 (오동도)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Odongdo Island (한려해상국립공원 (오동도))

15.0Km    2025-02-04

222 Odongdo-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Odongdo Island, located off the coast of Yeosu, offers breathtaking views with its dramatic coastal cliffs and vibrant camellia blooms. A breakwater connects the island to the mainland, allowing visitors to walk or take the Dongbaek Train to enter the island. The densely planted camellias begin blooming in January and reach their peak in March, creating a stunning spectacle. The island features well-maintained walking trails, a lighthouse, a musical fountain park, and a barefoot walking park. Visitors can also take a scenic cruise to circle the island or enjoy panoramic views of Yeosu's coastline.

Jodo Island (조도)

15.2Km    2024-02-23

5-10 Jodo-gil, Mijo-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Jodo Island, located just off the coast of Mijo Port, is renowned as Saeseom Island (Bird Island) due to its distinctive bird-like shape when viewed from above. From a distance, it appears as two distinct islands; the larger one, home to the village, is known as Keunseom Island, while the smaller is called Jodo Island. A trail connecting the two islands offers an opportunity to marvel at an array of uniquely shaped rock formations.

Dolsando Island (돌산도)

15.3Km    2020-03-26

Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-690-2038

Dolsando is the seventh largest island in Korea and is connected to the mainland via Dolsan Bridge. Ever since construction was completed on December 15, 1984, the 450 meter-long, 11.7 meter-wide bridge has become a popular tourist attraction.

There is plenty to see on Dolsando Island including numerous scenic spots and historic sites such as Dolsan Park, Musulmok Battlefield, Jeollanam-do Fisheries Exhibition Hall, Bangjukpo Beach, Hyangiram Hermitage, and Eunjeogam Hermitage. Located beneath Dolsan Bridge is a life-sized model of a Geobukseon (Turtle Ship), which played an important role in the Korean Navy’s victories during the Imjinwaeran War (1592-1598). Visitors will also find plenty of seafood restaurants lining the paved coastal road.

Fossilized Dinosaur Footprint Site Gain-ri, Namhae (남해 가인리 화석산지)

15.6Km    2014-11-11

Gain-ri, Changseonyeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsanam-do
+82-55-860-8636, +82-1588-3415


Gain-ri village in Changseon-myeon, Namhae, Gyeongnam Province, has a primitive fossil site that includes 34 footprints of pterosaurs, or flying dinosaurs. The footprints are deeply imprinted in the wide sheets of rocks arrayed along Dongdaeman Beach. Researchers believe that these enormous footprints belong to a species of huge pterosaur, and visitors can see about 60 smaller footprints that are believed to belong to early humans. The dinosaur footprints and other cretaceous fossils are located along the cape by the shore, so you must time your visit well to see them. According to paleontologists, the footprints are the evidence of three specimens of herbivorous: sauropoda, which walked on two 60 centimeter-long feet; two specimens of ornithopoda, which were also herbivores, that had three toes on each foot; and one specimen of another ornithopod species, a carnivore that had sharp claws and walked on two feet. The layout of the footprints alludes to a situation where the herbivores were walking in a group followed by a carnivore preparing for an attack!

Yeosu Ocean Railbike (여수해양레일바이크)

15.8Km    2022-12-28

187, Mangyang-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-652-7882

Yeosu Ocean Railbike is comprised of a 3.5-kilometer open track that follows the rocky coast of Yeosu. The track takes passengers along the coastal line through the open air and a tunnel course at a leisurely pace. The track and bikes are designed to please the eyes of passengers as well as ensure safety and comfort.

Sono Calm Yeosu (소노캄 여수(구 엠블호텔 여수))

15.8Km    2020-04-07

111, Odongdo-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-660-5800

Sono Calm Yeosu is located within the Yeosu World Expo complex on Odongdo Island in Yeosu. The resort is dedicated to providing an accommodation that is worth a valuable lifetime experience. With quality service and exquisite ocean-view vista, the resort is well-suited with convenient lodging facilities and high-tech convention center for business purposes. With all guestrooms facing the emerald sea, guests can enjoy an unobstructed view of the ocean at the southern coast's impressive landmark.

Manseong-ri Black Sand Beach (만성리 검은모래해변)

15.9Km    2022-12-28

15-1, Manseongni-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-651-4525

Manseong-ri Black Sand Beach is located 3 kilometers to the north along the coastal road from Yeosu EXPO Station. The beach, 540 meters in length and 25 meters in x_width, has an average water temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. The black sand is said to help blood circulation and remove toxins from the body.

Venezia Hotel & Resort Yeosu (여수 베네치아 호텔앤리조트)

Venezia Hotel & Resort Yeosu (여수 베네치아 호텔앤리조트)

15.9Km    2025-03-16

61-13 , Odongdo-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-664-0001

Yeosu Venezia Hotel & Resort is just 5 minutes from Yeosu Expo Station and and is popular with both business and family travellers. All rooms have an ocean view, and some rooms are self-catering. Bedding is luxurious  and all rooms have clothing stylers. The hotel is close to Odongdo Island and the marine cable car terminus. In the rooftop heated cinema pool, guests can have the special experience of watching a movie while lolling in sea water and looking down at the sea!

Yeosu Expo Station (여수엑스포역)

Yeosu Expo Station (여수엑스포역)

15.9Km    2016-12-23

2, Mangyang-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-663-7788

Yeosu Station began operations on December 25, 1930 as an ordinary station on the new railway connecting Gwangju and Yeosu. Later, the site was used as a venue for Yeosu World Expo, so the station was moved to Deokchung-dong and renamed as Yeosu Expo Station on October 1, 2011.

Jasan Park (자산공원)

16.2Km    2023-11-06

54, Jasangongwon-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-659-4627

Located on the Yeosubando Peninsula, the city of Yeosu is made up of three historic areas that share the Sino-Korean character “Ryeo” (beautiful: 麗) in their names, namely Yeosu-si, Yeocheon-si, and Yeocheon-gun. The trio was integrated and became one city in April of 1998. Jasan Park is located at the entrance to Odongdo Island’s embankment. It is a place where one can have a view of the city of Yeosu, Odongdo Island, and the sea at Namhae. Climb the steep stairs to the top and find thousands of evergreen trees and plants, planted on a wide plateau. The park also has a 15-meter statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, the largest in Korea, unveiled as a part of the great hero’s birthday in 1967 and the first Jinnamje Festival. Inside the park are Jasangak Pavilion and Chunghontap Tower overlooking the sea. Ilchuljeong Pavilion was added in 1998 to serve as a refuge for the citizens of Yeosu.