Oido

History

• The Prehistoric Age and the Creation of Natural Community.
• In 1018, it was reorganized to be Ansan-hyeon.
• The early years of the Joseon dynasty, called O-jil-ae-do, occurred during the reign of King Seongjong in the Joseon Dynasty.
• In 1757, Silla was incorporated into the Janggu-gun.
• August 4, 1896 it was reorganized to be Ma-you meon, Ansan-gun and Gyeong-gi.
• April 1, 1914 it was incorporated into Jeong-wang-li, Gun-ja-myeon and Si-heong-gun.
• In 1940, it was renamed Ansan-gun.
• May 1, 1985 it was reorganized to be Ansan-gun and Incheon.
• January 1, 1989 it was reorganized to be Jeong-wang-dong and Si-heong city.
• During the reign of King Jeong-jo in the Joseon Dynasty, it was renamed to Oido the current name.
• The Japanese Colonial Era set up a pond in this area so that the mud and salt returned to the land.
• Construction of Military Forts.

  Geography

• Oido is not an island on the ocean, but people still refer to it as an “island."
• Some parts of the northeast side of the island were occupied by the Japanese.
• The Northwest and Southeast parts of Oido have steep rock slopes.

  Transportation

• Oido Station is the last station of Seoul Subway Line 4 and the Suin Line. It is about three minutes on foot from Oido Station. One can also take a bus.

  Tourist attractions

• Dinosaur Egg Fossil Place Visiting Center : In 1999, fossil dinosaur eggs were found around Wooeumdo in the center of Sihwaho Lake. They were formed about 100 million years ago during the Cretaceous period of the Mesozoic Era. More than 200 dinosaur eggs were discovered, and the site was designated Natural Monument No. 414. It is valued for academic research and displays fossil exhibits and dinosaur models.
• Oido's Shell Festival promotes the customs and flavors of the Oido people and its fishing village life to tourists. The festival is held on Oido's food culture street every October. Typical events of the festival include catching eels with one's bare hands and shell gathering. Many local dishes of Oido are for sale and it consists of seafood and local specialties. After the Si-heung city stopped funding the festival in 2014, the festival got smaller. Originally, the festival was held for 2 to 3 days but, the last festival lasted only one day and the number of tourists that came decreased from 20000 to 10000.
• Ok-gu Park : Ok-gu Island had controlled visitors’ access until 1998 because of the coastguard station. After 1998, Si-heung city made Ok-gu island an Eco-friendly park for families who live in the capital areas. Ok-gu Park opened in 2000 and is composed of ‘Hometown Hill ’, ‘Mugunghwa Hill ’, Marsh Eco Park and Lotus Flower Complex among other sites. Ok-gu park held the ‘Gyeong-gi gardening culture fair’ in 2010.
• Oido Commemorative Park : The park is located at the starting point of Siwha Seawall. There are various attractions including an honorary monument, observatory, tideland education plaza, inline skating rink, bicycle rental and other facilities.
• Oido Food Culture Street : Gyeong-gi province designated Oido food culture street as a model food culture. The local dishes like sliced raw fish, noodle soup with clams and roasted clams are popular.
• Red Lighthouse.

  Gallery