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Oeyeondo Island (외연도) 외연도

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Oeyeondo-ri, Ocheon-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Located about 50㎞ west of Boryeong-si, Oeyeondo Island is the farthest of over 70 islands off the coast of the city, and has a population of only a couple of hundred people. Designated as one of eight treasures of Boryeong-si, the island offers a small hiking trail that takes its course through an ancient evergreen forest and towering sea cliff views of surrounding islands.

Island History
The history of the island's inhabitation dates back to 202 BC when a Chinese General named Jeonhoeng settled here with about 500 followers after fleeing his failing Je Kingdom. The shrine in the evergreen forest is said to have been erected by the General to commemorate his arrival on the island. Today, a festival is held for him on every January 14th in the hope of healthy child bearing, followed by another festival on January 15th for the Yongwang (Water Dragon Spirit) in the hope of good haul from the Sea.

Utilization information

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Hiking Course

There is a small system of hiking trails on the island that have yet to be completed.

Recommended Trails
Oeyeondo Village → Dangsan Peak → Bonghwasan Mountain → Sangok Evergreen Forest

Access

To Oeyeondo Island
Take a passenger ferry from Daecheon Port (Boryeong-si).
Ferry schedule: 08:00, 14:00
Estimated time travel: 2.5 hours
One-way fare: 15,700 won
Ferry route: Hokdo and Nokdo Islands.

From Oeyeondo Island
Ferry schedule: 10:30, 16:30

※ Ferry schedule is subject to change, depending on the season and weather conditions.

Oeyeondo-ri, Ocheon-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do