Introduction
Located about 70㎞ southwest of Yeosu Port, Chodo Island is part of the ferry route from Yeosu to the more popular Geomundo Island. Major attractions on the island include small fishing villages, emerald green beaches, and the 500-year-old hackle berry tree.
Island History
In 1950, Chodo Island was defended by the brave local youth from the invasion of a small fleet of boats. The hackle berry tree is said to be occupied by the spirit that saved the life of an ailing local.
Address:
Chodo-ri, Samsan-myeon, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do[Google Map]
Closed:
N/A (Open all year round)
How To Use
Parking Facilities:
Not available
Transportation
To Geomundo Island
Take a passenger ferry bound for Geomundo Island from Yeosu Ferry Terminal**.
Get off at Chodo Island.
Ferry schedule 07:40 & 13:00
Estimated travel time: 1 hour 10 minutes
One-way fare: 30,500 won
Ferry route: Narodo Island→Seonjukdo Island→Chodo Island→Geomundo Island
**Directions to Yeosu Ferry Terminal
From Geomundo Island
Take a passenger ferry from Chodo Island to Yeosu Ferry Terminal.
Ferry schedule: 11:30
Estimated travel time: 1 hour 10 minutes
One-way fare: 29,000 won
Ferry route: Seonjukdo Island→Narodo Island→Yeosu Ferry Terminal
※ Ferry schedule is subject to change, depending on
the season and weather conditions.
Additional Info
Hiking Course:
1) Daedong Port → Uisong-ri Village → Veer left and up a ridge for 700m to a pavilion → Head south for 500m to the rocky summit of Sangsanbong Peak (339m above sea level)
2) Daepung Beach (south of Daedong Port) → Head 600m up a mountain
3) Jeonggang Beach (south of Chodo Island) → Sangsanbong Peak
Walking Trail
There is a 7㎞-long walking trail that branches off and leads to two main villages, Uisong-ri and Jinma-ri.
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zipcode: 59789
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