Odongdo Island 오동도
Yeosu · Odongdo, Expo Site & Manseongri · Parks & nature
Odongdo is a small forested islet joined to the mainland by a 768 meter breakwater, so you can walk or ride the little Dongbaek train to reach it. Camellias bloom here through winter and early spring, and the dense woods stay green in other seasons. Paths loop past a lighthouse with a free viewing deck, rocky shores and a musical fountain that is lit in the evening.
Walking the loop takes about an hour at a relaxed pace, and benches are plentiful. Entry is free, while the train is a small extra fee. Stay on marked paths, since coastal rocks are slippery when wet.
It is a 10-minute walk from Yeosu-Expo Station; city buses and taxis also stop at the entrance. (Show a driver: 오동도)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 오동도
- Best time to visit
- Winter to early March for camellias, or an evening visit for the fountain lights.
- Pair it with
- Yeosu Expo Site and Nagwon Sikdang are next to the entrance.
- Great for
- Couples, Families with kids, Parents, Solo travelers
- Local tip
- Walk the 768 m breakwater or ride the small Dongbaek train; both lead to a camellia-covered islet. Entry is free, the train costs extra, and camellias flower mainly from winter to early spring.