A Ferry to the Oryukdo Islands


Korean Folklore

We first spotted the Oryukdo Islands toward the end of our hike down the coast of Igidae Park. A string of rocky and uninhabited landmasses, these islands are the most notable feature along Busan’s coastline. In order to get a better look, we took an evening ferry trip which looped around them.

Busan Islands

The ferry left from the Mipo terminal at Haeundae Beach, and cost ₩19,500 ($17.55) apiece. A little expensive for the hour-long round trip, but the views of Haeundae, Gwangalli Beach and the Diamond Bridge were worth it.

For the fishermen and merchants approaching Busan from the sea, the Oryukdo Islands have always been the city’s symbol. The profile of the five (or six) islands is certainly memorable. The name “oryukdo” comes from the fact that, depending upon the tide, there appear to be either five (o) or six (yuk) of them. Except for the furthest in the chain, on which a lighthouse has been built, the islands are completely barren — indeed, nothing much could be built on these craggy hills of rock.

The evening ferry runs approximately once an hour from Mipo, and more frequently during the weekends. We left at 17:10, and could have delayed our journey by another hour in order to see the sun set behind the city.

The Oryukdo Islands on our Busan Map
Catch the boat from here
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