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Which island and sea attractions in Yeosu, including Odongdo, Yeosu Hyangiram Hermitage, and Geumodo Island, and which free attractions can you visit?
This site lists 50 attractions in Yeosu involving islands, beaches, the sea, ports, bridges, and lighthouses, and 75 attractions listed as open year-round with free fees.
You can compare the hours, closed days, and fees of the 10 main sites below.
The 10 places in this guideFull list
- Hours
- Odongdo Always openCamellia train more
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Compact car 11,000 won more
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- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
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- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
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- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
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- 09:00–18:0009:00–17:00 more
- Closed days
- Every Monday
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- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1, KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)
50 island, beach, and sea attractions and 75 free attractions open year-round
- Based on Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI, 50 Yeosu attractions have Odongdo, Geumodo Island, Nangdo, Sado, Geomundo Island, Baekdo, or the words for beach, sea, port, bridge, or lighthouse in their names.
- Of the attractions, 75 are listed as open year-round with free fees.
- The ferry fare to the islands is not included in these fees.
- Geomundo IslandHours Always open
Ferry islands: check departure times and ID
- According to the Yeosu City Sado island travel guide, the boat between Nangdo Port and Sado Port is 3,500 won for adults and leaves Nangdo at 08:30, 12:10, and 15:00, with an extra sailing at 09:40 on Saturdays.
- The fare between Yeosu Ferry Terminal and Sado is 11,000 won.
- You cannot board without ID, and sailings can be halted without notice depending on sea weather.
- Check fares and timetables by departure and port of call in the Yeosu City ferry guide listed in the sources below and with the ferry operators.
The 10 places in this guide
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1
Odongdo in Hallyeohaesang National Park is always open and open year-round. The Dongbaek train that runs around the island operates 09:30–18:00 in March–October and 09:30–17:00 in November–February, and does not run 12:00–13:00.
- Hours
- Odongdo Always openCamellia train more
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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2
Geumodo Bireong-gil is an 18.5 km trail divided into 5 courses and a full-route course, and walking all of it takes about 8 hours 30 minutes.
- Hours
- Not listed
- Closed days
- Not listed
- Fee
- Compact car 11,000 won more
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3
Dolsandaegyo Bridge is always open, with no closing days.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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4
Manseong-ri Black Sand Beach is always open, with no closing days.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Adults 2,000 wonShower room more
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5
Nangdo is always open, with no closing days.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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6
Sado is at 8-1 Sado-gil, Hwajeong-myeon. It is free to visit, and parking is not available.
- Hours
- Not listed
- Closed days
- Not listed
- Fee
- Free
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7
Geomundo Island is always open, with no closing days.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Not listed
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8
Odongdo Lighthouse is open 09:00–18:00 in summer (April–September) and 09:00–17:00 in winter (October–March), and it is closed every Monday.
- Hours
- 09:00–18:0009:00–17:00 more
- Closed days
- Every Monday
- Fee
- Not listed
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9
Geomun Bridge is always open, with no closing days.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
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10
Geomundo Lighthouse is always open, with no closing days.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed days
- Open all year
- Fee
- Free
Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1, KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)
FAQ
How many island, beach, sea, and port attractions and free year-round attractions are there in Yeosu?
There are 50 attractions related to islands, beaches, the sea, ports, bridges, and lighthouses, and 75 attractions are listed as open year-round and free.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI