Sorido Travel Guide
A remote island off the southern coast of Yeosu, known as Sorido for its dramatic cliffs, lighthouse, forest trails and wide views across Korea’s South Sea.
Follow the forest trail
to a lighthouse above the sea
Yeondo Island Yeosu, also widely known as Sorido, is an island in Nam-myeon, Yeosu, in the southern part of Jeollanam-do. Located south of Geumodo, it is surrounded by the open waters of Korea’s South Sea.
Yeondo is very different from the Yeondo Island located in Gunsan. This guide covers the Yeosu Yeondo Island, also called Sorido, with its rugged coastline, unusual rock formations, sea caves and famous lighthouse.
The island is especially rewarding for travelers who enjoy walking. Forest trails lined with pine and camellia trees lead toward the southern coast, where dramatic cliffs and the white Sorido Lighthouse overlook the sea.
How to Get to
Yeondo Island, Yeosu
Yeondo Island in Yeosu is a ferry-access island. Because ferry routes and local connections can vary depending on the service, check the latest route for your travel date before leaving Yeosu.
Start from Yeosu
Begin your journey in the Yeosu area. Passenger ferry services connect the islands south of Yeosu, including the Geumodo and Yeondo area. Confirm the correct departure point before traveling to the terminal.
Check the Yeondo Connection
Depending on the ferry service, your journey may involve an intermediate stop and local transportation before reaching Yeondo Village. Check the full route in advance.
Plan Your Return First
Yeondo lies far south of central Yeosu. For a day trip, confirm your return ferry and any connecting transportation before starting a long hiking route.
Yeosu → ferry → Yeondo → Yeondo Village → forest trail → Sorido Lighthouse → coastal scenery → return ferry
Yeosu to Yeondo Island Ferry
Ferry routes and connections may change according to weather, season and operating conditions. Check the latest departure point, ferry service and return connection for your travel date.
Places to Explore
on Yeondo Island
Yeondo’s most memorable scenery is found around its southern coast. Lighthouse views, forest trails, sea caves and unusual rock formations give Sorido its distinctive character.
Sorido Lighthouse
Sorido Lighthouse is the best-known landmark on Yeondo. The white lighthouse stands above the island’s rugged southern coastline, with open views across the South Sea.
View on Google Maps →Pilbongsan Mountain
Pilbongsan is one of the island’s main hiking areas. Walking through the forested interior provides a different view of Yeondo before the landscape opens toward the sea.
View on Google Maps →Camellia Tree Tunnel
Along the route toward Sorido Lighthouse, camellia trees form a natural tunnel. Together with the surrounding pine forest, this is one of the most pleasant walking sections on the island.
View on Google Maps →Elephant Rock
Yeondo’s coastline contains numerous rock formations shaped by waves and wind. Elephant Rock is one of the formations named for its distinctive appearance.
View on Google Maps →Solpaengi Cave
Solpaengi Cave is one of the distinctive sea caves found along Yeondo’s rocky coastline. The cave and surrounding cliffs show the effects of long-term wave erosion on the island.
View on Google Maps →Daeryongdan & Soryongdan
The coastline near Sorido Lighthouse includes dramatic headlands known as Daeryongdan and Soryongdan. Their rugged shapes add to the powerful coastal scenery around the southern end of Yeondo.
View on Google Maps →
Yeondo Island
Travel Itinerary
A Yeondo trip works best when you combine the village, forest trail and Sorido Lighthouse. For a day trip, adjust the walking distance around your return transportation.
Yeondo Village → forest trail → Pilbongsan area → Sorido Lighthouse → coastal viewpoints
You do not need to complete every hiking section in one visit. Choose your route according to weather, trail conditions and your return transportation time.
Getting Around
Yeondo Island
Walking is one of the best ways to experience Yeondo, but distances between the ferry connection, village and lighthouse area should be considered when planning your route.
Walking & Hiking
Walking allows you to experience Yeondo’s forest, lighthouse and coastline at a slower pace.
Some sections may be steep, so comfortable hiking shoes are recommended.
Local Transportation
Depending on your arrival route, local transportation may be useful for reaching Yeondo Village or reducing long road walks.
Do not assume local transportation will always be available. Check current information before your trip.
Plan Around the Ferry
For a day trip, the return ferry should determine how far you travel from the village and arrival point.
Allow enough time to return to your departure point before the final connection.
explore Yeondo?
Who Should Visit
Yeondo Island?
Yeondo is especially rewarding for travelers who prefer quiet nature, coastal hiking and remote island scenery.
Sorido Lighthouse and the surrounding sea views are among the highlights of a trip to Yeondo.
Forest trails, Pilbongsan and coastal paths make Yeondo a rewarding destination for travelers who enjoy walking.
Cliffs, caves and unusual rock formations create a rugged island landscape with a strong sense of nature.
Yeondo is well suited to travelers looking for a peaceful island experience away from busy tourist areas.
Before You Visit
Yeondo Island
Transportation and weather are important when visiting Yeondo. Check the full route before beginning your journey.
Check the latest Yeondo ferry information for your travel date.
Confirm your departure point and ferry route before leaving Yeosu.
Check the weather and sea conditions before boarding.
Bring comfortable walking or hiking shoes for the forest and lighthouse trails.
Carry water and basic supplies when planning a longer walk.
Confirm the return ferry and local connection before traveling far from the village.
Traveling to Yeondo?
Check the ferry first.
Yeondo Island, also known as Sorido, lies south of Geumodo in Yeosu. Check the latest ferry route, local connection and return service before planning your lighthouse and coastal hiking itinerary.
Explore more
Korean islands
If Yeondo is only the beginning of your island journey, continue with more English island guides from SEOMITTA. Compare different coastlines, travel styles and ferry-access islands before choosing your next destination.
Through the forest
to the edge of the South Sea
Yeondo is an island where the landscape becomes wilder as you move away from the village. Forest trails lead toward cliffs, sea caves and open ocean.
At Sorido Lighthouse, the South Sea spreads out beyond the rugged coastline, creating one of the island’s most memorable views.
When planning your Yeondo Island Yeosu trip, check transportation first and take your time exploring the forests, lighthouse and dramatic coastline of Sorido.