Oryukdo

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.

Oryukdo
Native name:
오륙도
Oryukdo in 2013
Geography
LocationKorea Strait
Coordinates35°05′35″N 129°07′36″E
Total islands6
Major islandsDeungdae-seom
Area28,189 m2 (303,420 sq ft)[1]
Highest elevation68 m (223 ft)[2]
Highest pointGul-seom[2]
Administration
NeighborhoodYongho-dong
DistrictNam-gu
CityBusan
Korean name
Hangul
오륙도
Hanja
Revised RomanizationOryukdo
McCune–ReischauerOryukto

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

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