Oryukdo

Oryukdo

Oryukdo

Group of islands in Busan, South Korea

Oryukdo (Korean: 오륙도; lit. Five–Six Island) is group of islands located in Yongho-dong, Nam-gu, Busan, South Korea. The name reflects the fact that the island group can consist of either five or six islands, depending on the current tides.

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The islands are uninhabited except for Deungdaedo, which has a lighthouse. The other islands are Usakdo, Surido, Gonggotdo, and Guldo. Depending on water level, Usakdo can also be separated into two islands, which are then named Bangpaedo and Sol.[3]

History

Oryukdo Island is a rocky island that was formed through volcanic activity 80 million years ago. It was designated as a Busan National Geopark. It is also a marine protected area and a state-designated cultural heritage site.[4]

Tourism

skywalk at Oryukdo

The Oryukdo Skywalk is a glass viewing platform positioned on a cliff overlooking the islands which opened in 2013.[5]

  • Oryukdo from the sky
  • Oryukdo Lighthouse
  • Photo spot in Oryukdo

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "부산 오륙도". Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea (in Korean). Retrieved 2015-01-24.
  2. [2]
    "부산의 상징 '오륙도' 바다 속 대청소" (in Korean). Yonhap News. 2012-03-29. Retrieved 2015-01-24.
  3. [3]
    "Oryukdo Island (부산 오륙도)". Imagine Your Korea. Korea Tourism Organization. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  4. [4]
    "Oryukdo Islets: Stories of the sea". Visit Busan.
  5. [5]
    "Busan Destinations: Oryukdo Skywalk". Haps Magazine Korea. Haps Korea. Retrieved 30 October 2019.


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