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Goso-dong Mural Village (고소동 천사벽화마을)

Goso-dong Mural Village (고소동 천사벽화마을)

5.9Km    2026-06-30

268 Goso-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Goso-dong Mural Village, located on a hill with a panoramic view of the sea, is filled with various murals on walls and pavements depicting Yeosu’s history, culture, and daily life. The village is 1,004 meters long, earning the name "Cheonsa (Angel) Mural Village" because "1,004" sounds like "angel" in Korean. The area features cafés, photo spots, a live performance zone, Moonlight Gallery, and the Yi Sun-Sin Tactical Kite Museum. At Opodae Park, there is an observation deck offering a stunning view of the Yeosu cityscape.

Dolsandaegyo Bridge (돌산대교)

Dolsandaegyo Bridge (돌산대교)

6.0Km    2026-06-30

3617-7, Dolsan-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Dolsandaegyo Bridge in Yeosu connects Dolsan Island to the mainland, and is a representative attraction of the city, lit up in many colored lights at night. The island of Dolsan is said to be a fortress in the ocean, and protected the nation from invaders and pirates during the Joseon dynasty. Construction on the bridge began in 1980 and was completed in 1984, with Dolsan Park being founded on the hilltop above the bridge in celebration of the bridge opening.

Expo Ocean Park (엑스포해양공원)

6.0Km    2026-06-30

1, Bangnamhoe-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Expo Ocean Park offers waterfront walking paths for strolls along the sea. Visitors can also take part in dynamic marine leisure sports programs or watch the multimedia BIG-O Show. In addition, the establishment offers facilities such as exhibition halls and seminar rooms that can hold both international and small scale meetings or events.

Yeosu Minam Cruise (여수 미남크루즈)

Yeosu Minam Cruise (여수 미남크루즈)

6.0Km    2026-06-30

3617-22 Dolsan-ro, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Yeosu Minam Cruise is a cruise ship that offers tours of Yeosu's major attractions from the sea. Built with Korean shipbuilding technology, it boasts a total of four decks and can accommodate up to 920 passengers. During the day, it operates the Seascape City Tour, allowing passengers to enjoy the scenic views of Yeosu's coastline. In the evening, it offers Night View Tour and Fireworks Tour.

Manseong-ri Black Sand Beach (만성리 검은모래해변)

6.2Km    2026-06-30

15-1, Manseongni-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Manseong-ri Black Sand Beach is located 3 kilometers to the north along the coastal road from Yeosu EXPO Station. The beach, 540 meters in length and 25 meters in x_width, has an average water temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. The black sand is said to help blood circulation and remove toxins from the body.

Dolsan Park (돌산공원)

Dolsan Park (돌산공원)

6.3Km    2026-06-30

3600-1, Dolsan-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Dolsan Park, located across from Dolsan Bridge, was created in 1987 on land spanning over 287,000 square meters. A teahouse inside the park was originally a TV drama shooting set. The teahouse offers a fine view of Dolsan Bridge, so visitors often stop by to drink tea while enjoying the view. The view point at the park also overlooks magnificent sunsets over Dolsan Bridge and exquisite night views of Dolsan Bridge, Marine Park, and Janggundo Island. The Memorial Time Capsule, containing various materials related to the merger of Yeosu city, was buried at the center of park in 1994 and will be opened in 2094.

Hamel Lighthouse (하멜등대)

Hamel Lighthouse (하멜등대)

6.6Km    2026-06-30

96 Hamel Road, Yeosu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

One of the actual locations that served as a backdrop for the drama " Behind Your Touch," this lighthouse, named after Hendrick Hamel, the author of "Hamel's Journal and a Voyage to Lilliput," is situated at the end of the breakwater in Yeosu Harbor Marine Park.

Venezia Hotel & Resort Yeosu (여수 베네치아 호텔앤리조트)

Venezia Hotel & Resort Yeosu (여수 베네치아 호텔앤리조트)

6.6Km    2026-06-30

61-13 , Odongdo-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Yeosu Venezia Hotel & Resort is just 5 minutes from Yeosu Expo Station and and is popular with both business and family travellers. All rooms have an ocean view, and some rooms are self-catering. Bedding is luxurious  and all rooms have clothing stylers. The hotel is close to Odongdo Island and the marine cable car terminus. In the rooftop heated cinema pool, guests can have the special experience of watching a movie while lolling in sea water and looking down at the sea!

Jasan Park (자산공원)

6.6Km    2026-06-30

54, Jasangongwon-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Located on the Yeosubando Peninsula, the city of Yeosu is made up of three historic areas that share the Sino-Korean character “Ryeo” (beautiful: 麗) in their names, namely Yeosu-si, Yeocheon-si, and Yeocheon-gun. The trio was integrated and became one city in April of 1998. Jasan Park is located at the entrance to Odongdo Island’s embankment. It is a place where one can have a view of the city of Yeosu, Odongdo Island, and the sea at Namhae. Climb the steep stairs to the top and find thousands of evergreen trees and plants, planted on a wide plateau. The park also has a 15-meter statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, the largest in Korea, unveiled as a part of the great hero’s birthday in 1967 and the first Jinnamje Festival. Inside the park are Jasangak Pavilion and Chunghontap Tower overlooking the sea. Ilchuljeong Pavilion was added in 1998 to serve as a refuge for the citizens of Yeosu.

Romantic Cart Bars (낭만포차거리)

Romantic Cart Bars (낭만포차거리)

6.7Km    2026-06-30

102 Hamel-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Romantic Cart Bars is a street located under the Yeosu Geobukseon Bridge, where numerous food trucks gather. Eighteen food trucks offer a variety of signature dishes made with seafood. Popular among tourists, visitors can enjoy delicious food while admiring the night view of Yeosu's sea and the bridge. Nearby attractions include the Hamel Lighthouse and the Yeosu Maritime Cable Car.

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One of the performance stages featured in the show “Dancing Queens on the Road” is Yeosu’s Romantic Cart Bars, a street serving fresh seafood dishes with the view of the night sea in Yeosu. Busking and other performances add the romantic flair that Yeosu is known for.