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1 Introduction to Yeosu Odongdo(Island).

Yeosu Odongdo: A beautiful Korean island where red camellia flowers and blue seas come together

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Introducing Odongdo, a hidden gem island in the beautiful port city of Yeosu, the southernmost tip of Korea.

Odongdo boasts outstanding natural scenery worthy of being selected as one of the 100 BeautifulRoadsInKorea, and is a place where red camellia flowers and the blue South Sea harmoniously blend to create unforgettable memories.

We invite you to Odongdo, a must-visit course for your Yeosu trip and a place where you can enjoy the beauty of nature.

1. Camellia Island along Korea's Beautiful Road

Odongdo, located about 10 minutes by car from the center of Yeosu, is conveniently connected to the mainland by a 768m breakwater.

If you walk slowly along the breakwater road from the parking lot at the entrance of Odongdo for about 15 minutes, you will reach the island.

This breakwater road boasts beautiful scenery that was selected as one of the 100 most beautiful roads in Korea.

The cool sea breeze and open scenery while walking with the calm sea next to you add to the excitement of the trip.

Odongdo is part of Hallyeohaesang National Park, so it boasts a beautiful natural environment.

In particular, when talking about camellia flowers, the first place that comes to mind is Yeosu Odongdo.

The 3,000 camellia trees that cover the entire island begin to bloom every January, and by March, the entire island turns red.

The scenery of red camellia flowers and blue sea is like a painting.

2. Attractions of Odongdo Island with Colorful Charms

Odongdo Island is not just an island with beautiful camellia flowers. Various things to see and enjoy await visitors all over the island.

- Jasan Park: Jasan Park, built on a hill overlooking Odongdo Island at a glance, is the starting point of the western Hallyeo Waterway tourist route along with Hyangilam. Here, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of not only Odongdo Island but also Yeosu City and the surrounding islands.

- Odongdo Trail: Various trails leading to the top of Odongdo Island are built next to the large road connecting the end of the breakwater to the central square.

Walking along the trails between the dense trees is a refreshing experience.

The recently renovated yellow dirt road and the well-maintained pine tree path add to the enjoyment of walking.

- Odongdo Lighthouse: Odongdo Lighthouse, located at the southern end of the island, creates a picturesque landscape against the blue sea.

The rocky cliffs surrounding the lighthouse allow you to feel the grandeur of nature.

- Rocky cliffs: The coast of Odongdo is a rocky coast, and the various rocky cliffs, such as Sora Rock, Byeongpung Rock, Roof Rock, Elephant Rock, and Yonggul, that were created by waves and wind over a long period of time, create a spectacular view.

Each rock has an interesting legend, adding to the story.

- Odongdo Tourist Botanical Garden: You can see various types of plants at the Odongdo Tourist Botanical Garden that opened in 1998. In particular, the camellia trees, which are famous in Odongdo, and various rare trees form a dense forest, making it a great place for learning about nature.

3. Special features of Odongdo: Camellia trees and various rare trees

Odongdo is named after the shape of the island that looks like a paulownia leaf and the many paulownia trees that have been there since ancient times.

Currently, not only paulownia trees but also camellia trees grow in clusters all over the island, so it is also called 'Dongbaek Island' or **'Flower Island of the Sea'**.

In particular, camellia flowers that bloom red in winter are the symbol of Odongdo.

In addition, Odongdo has a dense forest of 193 rare trees, including a type of reed, a type of reed, a Japanese maple, a holly tree, a cinquefoil, a Japanese zelkova, and a Japanese zelkova.

The sunlight streaming through the dense leaves creates a mysterious atmosphere, and the clean air relieves physical and mental fatigue.

4. Odongdo, the beginning and end of a trip to Yeosu

Odongdo, located 1.2km from Yeosu Station and 19.7km from Yeosu Airport, is highly accessible for trips to Yeosu.

Although it is a small island with an area of 0.12㎢ and a coastline of 14km, the beauty contained within it is by no means small.

With an average temperature of around 1.6℃ in January, an average temperature of around 25.9℃ in August, and an annual rainfall of 1,413mm, it has a mild oceanic climate, allowing you to enjoy beautiful scenery all year round.

Especially, the winter when red camellia flowers are in full bloom and the summer when green foliage is lush are the best times to visit Odongdo.

Odongdo is not just a place to see with your eyes, but a special experience where you can feel nature with your whole body while walking on the newly renovated yellow dirt road and the well-groomed pine road.

The moment you walk under the golden sunlight pouring through the dense leaves gives you an ecstasy as if you were in another world.

If you are planning a trip to Yeosu, be sure to visit Odongdo where red camellia flowers and the blue sea are beautifully combined.

You will be able to create unforgettable memories on Odongdo, which represents the beauty of Korea.