Sado Island, South Korea

Sado Island, South Korea

Sado Island is located in Yeosu, the southernmost port city of South Korea, and consists of seven islands: the main island, Gyo Island, Jang Island, Jeung Island, Nama, Chunmok, and Jung Island. It is said that in ancient times, this area was not a group of water-surrounded islands but rather land where dinosaurs once lived. However, due to changes in sea and land, tectonic distortion and uplift caused the dinosaurs to disappear, leaving only their footprints behind.

Sado Island is a mysterious island. Every year on the seventh day of the second lunar month, the seven small islands form a “田” shape, connecting as if by a miracle of Moses, naturally parting the sea. When the year’s largest low tide occurs, villagers go onto the exposed sandbars to collect octopuses, sea cucumbers, intestines of sea squirts, and conch—blessings and gifts bestowed upon the native islanders by Sado Island. In recent years, more than 4,000 dinosaur footprints have been discovered on the island, making it an internationally significant site for dinosaur research.

Sado Island is a well-known tourist destination in Yeosu. It features a double-sided beach suitable for family fun and a place where children can learn about history. The Tyrannosaurus model at the dock piques the curiosity of visitors from all over, drawing them to explore this mysterious island.

Sado Island

Must-visit reason: One of the world’s most important dinosaur research bases

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia【Asia】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: South Korea[Korea]

Province/State where the attraction is located: South Jeolla Province [South Jeolla Province]

City where the attraction is located: Yeosu [Yeosu]