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Busan has three major skywalks: Oryukdo, Songdo, and Cheongsapo. Opened in 2012, the Oryukdo Skywalk is located at the cliff at the end of the 35 m coast. The emerald sea of Oryukdo Island, where the East Sea meets the South Sea, offers a magnificent view.
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SOUTH KOREA Busan Oryukdo Skywalk
This cluster of islands was given its name Oryukdo (translates to five six islands) because five islands were visible at times and six at other times. This phenomenon occurs because the land connecting Bangpaeseom Island and Solseom Island disappears at high tide and reappears as the tide goes out
For centuries, the region of Oryukdo Skywalk was known as Seungdumal due to its resemblance to a saddle, and it was originally called Seungduma, while women divers and residents called it Jallokgae. An old story said that a sea-loving Seungdumal gave birth to the each of five islands. Then, when its bloated stomach became shapely, that was how the wharf and estuary were formed
With government funding of 1.4 billion KRW, groundbreaking for the construction of Oryukdo Skywalk took place in September 2012 in the Seungdumal area, which is regarded as the dividing point between the East Sea and the South Sea. Then it began operations on October 18, 2013, with the theme of "Walking over the sky.”
The farthest island, has the Oryukdo Lighthouse, and it is the only one accessible to people among those islands
TheOryukdo Skywalk is located at the cliff at the end of the 35 m coast
The transparent glass floor is made of bulletproof glass to withstand heavy load The emerald sea of the Oryukdo Island, where the EastSea meets the SouthSea, offers a magnificent view. In addition, the vast sea and the foam that splashes against the coastal cliff under the glass floor are blue and breath-taking
The emerald sea where the East Sea and the South Sea meet. There are five islands—sometimes six—seen on the brilliant blue rug. Oryukdo Island have been one of Busan’s symbols for a long time
The tide around Oryukdo-islands is very fast; thus, dangerous as a waterway. It is said that, in old days, sailors passing this area offered rice to the sea in order to sooth the Sea God and pray for safety
Iron columns were set up over a 35-meter-high coastal cliff, and a 15-meter glass bridge comprised of 24 glass plates and shaped like a horse’s hoof connect the iron columns. The bottom of the glass was specially produced with four attached 12-millimeter glass pieces coated with a bulletproof film that has a thickness of 55.49 millimeters, making the structure very safe
The picturesque scenery of Oryukdo and Igidae allow for a picture-perfect photo backdrop, while it is also the best spot to see Daemado Island on sunny days
Visitors will be thrilled with the view of the waves while looking down through the transparent floor Since Oryukdo Skywalk has a glass bottom, you need to put on shoe covers to enter (the shoe covers are provided at the entrance.) In addition, you are not allowed to bring selfie sticks, umbrellas, canes, drinks, or bottles of water into the Skywalk
Busan is blessed with many beautiful scenic coastal walking and hiking trails with panoramic view of the ocean
As blooming canola flowers are at its peak in March and April at mountains and parks, Busan will be covered with a wave of bright yellow petals
Busan Oryukdo Sunrise Park Quercus aliena or oriental white oak
It’s an easy walk on a gentle slope from the entrance area to Oryukdo Skywalk
Busan has three major skywalks: Oryukdo, Songdo, and Cheongsapo
Busan Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory was made in the shape of a unique curve to represent the blue dragon that symbolizes the village
The Daritdol, named after the five rocks lined up from the Cheongsapo Coast to the marine lighthouse, appears like a stepping-stone bridge. Experience the thrill of walking on the sea through the transparent floor. Visitors will wear shoe covers at the entrance of the information center to protect the glass floor. The telescope at the end of the observatory allows a closer look at the landscape
