Odongdo
A small island in Sujeong-dong, Yeosu, about one kilometre from the mainland and joined to it by a bridge. It is part of Hallyeohaesang National Park and is known for its camellia trees, which bloom in winter, and a walking path around the coast.
- Where
- Yeosu, South Jeolla, South Korea
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 34.7449, 127.7661
Get the Odongdo stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Odongdo. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your South Jeolla volume with your photos and a note.
Near Odongdo
Suncheon Bay 26 km
A coastal wetland in Suncheon, South Jeolla Province, made up of a 3.5 kilometre stream, a 2,221 hectare tideland and a 230 hectare field of reeds. It is a habitat for migratory birds, and boardwalks lead through the reeds to a hilltop viewpoint.
Naro Space Center 41 km
A spaceport in Goheung County on the south coast of Korea, run by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute. Launches of Korean rockets take place here, and it has a visitor centre with exhibits.
Jinju Fortress 57 km
A walled fortress above the Nam River in Jinju, designated Historic Site of South Korea No. 118 on 21 January 1963. It was the site of the great siege of Jinju in 1592 during the Japanese invasions, and its walls and gates have been rebuilt.
Hansando 66 km
An island in South Gyeongsang Province across a narrow strait from the Tongyeong Peninsula. Admiral Yi Sun-sin based his fleet here and won the Battle of Hansando in 1592, and the Jeaseungdang shrine on the island commemorates him.
Jirisan 66 km
The second tallest mountain in South Korea, with broad ridges that spread across three provinces. Jirisan National Park was the first national park in Korea, and hikers cross it on a multi day ridge route.
Geojedo 79 km
The principal island of Geoje, off the south coast of Korea, linked to the mainland by two bridges. It is known for its rugged shoreline, shipyards and a museum of the Korean War prison camp.
Mudeungsan 83 km
A mountain that extends over Buk District of Gwangju and Hwasun and Damyang Counties in South Jeolla Province, rising to 1,187 metres. It is part of Mudeungsan National Park, which gained national park status in 2013, and has columnar basalt cliffs near its summit.
Wolchulsan 97 km
A mountain in South Jeolla Province that spans Gangjin and Yeongam counties. Its highest point, Cheonhwangbong, rises to 808.7 metres, making it the highest point in Gangjin County, and it is the heart of a national park with rocky crags.
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Questions
Where is Odongdo?
Odongdo is in Yeosu, South Jeolla, South Korea. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Suncheon Bay (26 km), Naro Space Center (41 km), Jinju Fortress (57 km).
How do I get the Odongdo stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Odongdo and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your South Jeolla volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Odongdo before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your South Jeolla volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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