Yeosu Safety Experience Training Center (KOSHA) (여수 안전체험장(안전보건공단))

4.8Km 2025-07-30

32 Samdong 2-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Yeosu Safety Experience Training Center is the nation's largest safety training facility founded to raise public awareness on safety prevention and management, covering a wide variety of safety hazards that can take place in the everyday or workplace environment as well as providing region-focused expert training on petrochemical industry. The center has a total of seven themed halls, equipped with 70 different types of content that provide a simulation of real-life emergency situations to educate the public on how to prevent and handle the situation. In particular, the center's virtual reality and special effects content offer a variety of simulations on workplace hazards that can take place in the petrochemical industry, construction sites, manufacturing industry, and service-related sites. The training center is open to visitors of all ages for free.

Hotel Kenny Yeosu (호텔케니여수)

5.0Km 2024-10-30

54-2 , Chungmu-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-924-5000

With its location in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, Hotel Kenny Yeosu is just a five-minute drive from Expo Station and a five-minute walk from Yi Sun-shin Square, making it easily accessible for guests. Guests can enjoy city/ocean views from their rooms at a reasonable rate. Breakfast is served at Alp Kitchen on the 18th floor, and the rooftop on the 19th floor offers a panoramic view of downtown Yeosu and the night sea. The annual fireworks festival at this location is one of its most notable features. Nearby are major tourist attractions such as cable cars and marine parks.

Gukdonghang Port (국동항)

5.1Km 2025-01-31

116 Eohangdanji-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Gukdonghang Port is a natural fishing port in Yeosu, surrounded by Islands, which protects it from the strong winds and waves. It serves as a key seafood hub of Yesou and plays an important role in regional development. Located next to the port, Gukdonghang Subyeon Park is a serene retreat place, popular among locals. With palm trees, green lawns, and lots of benches, it is a perfect place for a stroll or to spend some peaceful time. At the end of the park, visitors can enjoy a nice sea breeze with a beautiful view of the Yesou Sea and try various treats at food trucks.

Yi Sunsin Square (이순신광장)

5.4Km 2024-12-24

74 Jungang-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-661-1746

Yi Sunsin Square is located in Jungang-dong, Yeosu-si and contains the history and achievements of General Yi Sunsin. The square is the starting point for the history culture tourism belt and the surrounding artifacts and in May hosts the Turtle Ship Festival. The main attraction in the plaza is the life-size turtle ship which visitors can not only view from the outside but also the inside. There are also various performances on Saturdays in the plaza.

Jinnamgwan Hall (여수 진남관)

5.4Km 2022-08-16

11, Dongmun-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-659-4756

Jinnamgwan Hall (National Treasure) is located at the site of the Jeolla Province naval base during the Joseon dynasty. At that time, it was a watchtower called Jimhaeru, where Admiral Yi Sun-sin commanded his forces during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The original building burned down near the end of the war, and Admiral Yi Sun-sin's successor, Yi Si-eon, constructed Jinnamgwan Hall, a large gaeksa (government officer guesthouse) at the site in 1599.

Jinnamgwan Hall is a single-story gable-roofed building with 15 kan (traditional Korean measurement between two pillars) on the front and 5 kan on the sides. It is the largest single-story goverment building from the Joseon dynasty in the region. At the hall entrance is a small museum outlining the history of Jinnamgwan and the Imjin War, and the famous Yeosu Stone Statue (Jeollanam-do Tangible Cultural Asset) is located within the precincts of the hall. Nearby attractions include Jasan Park, Odongdo Island, Dolsan Bridge, Chungminsa Shrine, and Manseongni Beach.

Yeosugu Port (여수구항)

5.5Km 2023-04-04

385-6, Jungang-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-1899-2012

Yeosu Port is the second fishing port of Korea. The port has an ideal environment for fishing, such as a large harbor and deep waters with many islands that form a natural breakwater. The port also acts as a tourist port for sightseeing Odongdo Island, Geumodo Island, and other nearby islands. With Jasan Park as a center point, a relatively new port called Bukhang Port is located to the north and an old port named Namhang Port is located to the southwest. The port area is lined with restaurants and a fisheries market that offer fresh seafood.

Gyeongdo Hoegwan Main Branch (경도회관 본점)

5.5Km 2024-12-04

전라남도 여수시 대경도길 2-2
061-666-0044

This pike eel restaurant on Gyeongdo Island is said to be the first place in Korea to offer gaetjangeo shabu-shabu. It is located at the entrance to Gyeongdo Quay at Oedong Village, and you can enjoy a panoramic view of Yeosu as you dine. The restaurant serves pike eel dishes made with pike eel caught by the owner, and from late April to early November, it serves gaetjangeo shabu-shabu, also known as “hamo yubiki.”

Yeosu Industrial Complex (여수 국가산업단지)

5.6Km 2024-02-20

183-1 Hwachi-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Yeosu Industrial Complex, established in 1967, is the largest petrochemical industrial complex in Korea. It holds significant historical importance as a space that has driven the economic development of Korea. With thousands of lights installed in massive machinery and facilities, it forms a dazzling night view, making it a popular tourist attraction. There are observatory and pedestrian deck where visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the industrial complex's magnificent lights, making it an excellent spot for tourism.

Jwasuyeong Bridge (좌수영다리)

5.6Km 2025-02-04

13 Goso 3-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Jwasuyeong Bridge connects Jinnamgwan Hall, the central base of the Joseon Navy, and the Monument for the Naval Victories of Yi Sun-sin. Jwasuyeong was one of the military bases of the Joseon Navy. The walls of the bridge are adorned with depictions of Admiral Yi's achievements and stories, allowing visitors to appreciate them as they cross. Continued to walk after the bridge will lead to Angel Mural Alley, making it an excellent spot for further sightseeing.

BACKPACKERS IN YEOSU (백패커스인여수)

5.8Km 2024-12-24

14 , Gonghwanam 2-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-2561-2552

Backpackers in Yeosu is a guesthouse that welcomes individual, family, and group travelers with reasonable prices. It has a spacious shared kitchen, a reading room, coin laundry and dryer room, and even a pub&cafe where guests can make friends over beer. The guesthouse has a parking lot, and transport connections are good: it’s not far to Yeosu Airport, Yeosu Expo Station, Yeosu Bus Terminal, and the Passenger Ship Terminal, making this a good base for exploring Yeosu, Suncheon and Jeju Island.

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