Odongdo Island
Yeosu, Jeonnam
Odongdo, reachable on foot along a breakwater from the center of Yeosu in South Jeolla Province, is the city's iconic island landmark, densely wooded with camellias and subtropical plants. The sight of red camellia blossoms set against the evergreen forest from winter through spring is the island's defining seasonal attraction. Walking the trails that loop through the island, visitors encounter striking rocky cliffs, sea caves, and a lighthouse, while the Yeosu marine cable car offers an aerial connection between Odongdo and Dolsan Island. The breakwater area, where anglers cast lines beside leisurely strolling visitors, embodies the relaxed charm that defines a day out in Yeosu.