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Chodo Island

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Chodo-ri, Samsan-myeon, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do (전라남도 여수시 삼산면 초도리)
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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.

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Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Contact
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-659-1770
Closed
N/A (Open all year round)

Updated 2017.04.09

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.

Available Facilities

Accommodations, restaurants, convenience stores, supermarket, Council office, police station, health center, post office

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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

  • Take an express bus to Yeosu Intercity Bus Terminal.
  • Take a taxi from the Bus Terminal 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.

Chodo-ri, Samsan-myeon, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do


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