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Gyodongdo Island

Incheon  >  South Korea

Gyodongdo is an island connected with land by road. It is a wintering ground for several geese and bird of prey species.

Added* by Inseo Choi
Most recent update 24 Mart 2026

Description

Gyodongdo Island (교동도) sits off the northwest coast of Incheon, connected to Ganghwado by the Gyodong Bridge, which means you can drive straight onto the island. The island is one of the northernmost parts of South Korea, with a number of geese and birds of prey wintering. During winter, you can observe various winter migrant birds including Greater White-fronted Goose, Tundra Bean Goose, White-tailed Eagle, Eurasian Black Vulture, Steppe Eagle, Imperial Eagle, and Upland Buzzard.

Details

Access

Gyodongdo Island sits off the northwest coast of Incheon. The island is accessible by car. It is a large area so exploring on foot is not recommended. The circular route shown on the map is about 25 km. Since it is located near the border with North Korea, you need an ID card to visit.

Terrain and Habitat

Grassland , Plain

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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