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 | |
| Hangul | 오륙도 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Oryukdo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Oryukto |
Native name: 오륙도 | |
|---|---|
 Oryukdo in 2013 | |
  Oryukdo | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Korea Strait |
| Coordinates | 35°05′35″N 129°07′36″E / 35.09306°N 129.12667°E |
| Total islands | 6 |
| Major islands | Deungdae-seom |
| Area | 28,189 m2 (303,420 sq ft)[1] |
| Highest elevation | 68 m (223 ft)[2] |
| Highest point | Gul-seom[2] |
| Administration | |
| Neighborhood | Yongho-dong |
| District | Nam-gu |
| City | Busan |
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 edit
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 edit
The Oryukdo Skywalk is a glass viewing platform positioned on a cliff overlooking the islands which opened in 2013.[5]
Gallery edit
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Oryukdo from the sky -
Oryukdo Lighthouse -
Photo spot in Oryukdo
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "부산 오륙도". Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea (in Korean). Retrieved 2015-01-24.
- ^ a b "부산의 상징 '오륙도' 바다 속 대청소" (in Korean). Yonhap News. 2012-03-29. Retrieved 2015-01-24.
- ^ "Oryukdo Island (부산 오륙도)". Imagine Your Korea. Korea Tourism Organization. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
- ^ "Oryukdo Islets: Stories of the sea". Visit Busan.
- ^ "Busan Destinations: Oryukdo Skywalk". Haps Magazine Korea. Haps Korea. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
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