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Mosageum Beach (모사금해수욕장)

Mosageum Beach (모사금해수욕장)

0m    36819     2024-02-20

Ocheon-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Mosageum Beach is a beach located on Odongdo Island within the Hallyeohaesang National Park. With a pristine shoreline stretching 225 meters, it offers shallow waters and clean seawater, perfect for swimming. Surrounded by beautiful scenery and offering a tranquil atmosphere, it's an ideal destination for a relaxing vacation during the peak season. The coastal road around the beach is also famous for its sunrise views.

Manseong-ri Black Sand Beach (만성리 검은모래해변)

2.4 Km    36683     2022-12-28

15-1, Manseongni-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-651-4525

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.

Yeosu Ocean Railbike (여수해양레일바이크)

2.8 Km    14530     2022-12-28

187, Mangyang-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-652-7882

Yeosu Ocean Railbike is comprised of a 3.5-kilometer open track that follows the rocky coast of Yeosu. The track takes passengers along the coastal line through the open air and a tunnel course at a leisurely pace. The track and bikes are designed to please the eyes of passengers as well as ensure safety and comfort.

Yeosu Expo Station (여수엑스포역)

Yeosu Expo Station (여수엑스포역)

4.6 Km    21893     2016-12-23

2, Mangyang-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-663-7788

Yeosu Station began operations on December 25, 1930 as an ordinary station on the new railway connecting Gwangju and Yeosu. Later, the site was used as a venue for Yeosu World Expo, so the station was moved to Deokchung-dong and renamed as Yeosu Expo Station on October 1, 2011.

Chungminsa Temple (여수충민사)

4.6 Km    25067     2020-03-18

52-23 Chungminsa-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-690-2036

Nestled at the foot of Maraesan Mountain (alt. 385.2 m), Chungminsa Temple (Historic Site No. 381) was built by Lee Sieon (unknown - 1624), and was commissioned by Lee Hangbok (1556-1618) after the Imjinwaeran War (Japanese Invasion) upon King Seonjo's (1601) command. The shrine was forced to be demolished by Japan in 1919, and only two sections remained. In 1947, they were then rebuilt by local residents in the end. It was designated as Historical Site No. 381 on June 1, 1993.

* Chungminsa Hamabi (stone statue)
At the entrance of Chungminsa Temple, Hamabi (stone stuatue) is set up with a 1.4 m-x_height, 42 cm-x_width, and 10 cm-thickness, with the word "Hamabi" written on the stone, meaning "expressing one's respect", and in front of the palace is a Confucian shrine, the birthplace of the sages that symbolizes the temple's significance. This stone used to be 100 m away but was moved to its current site when a detour road was built.

Namdo Food Festival (남도음식문화큰잔치)

Namdo Food Festival (남도음식문화큰잔치)

5.0 Km    29200     2022-10-14

1, Bangnamhoe-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-286-5771

Namdo Food Festival is held in the area of Gangjinman Bay Ecology Park. This festival also has a food exhibition hall that includes a variety of representative food in Namdo, and an event offering various healthy foods. Other events include parades, food contests, sampling, agricultural products sales market, a food ingredients hall, a food market, and cultural art performances to entertain visitors.

Expo Ocean Park (엑스포해양공원)

5.0 Km    16281     2022-12-28

1, Bangnamhoe-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-1577-2012

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 Yeongchwisan Mountain (영취산 (여수))

Yeosu Yeongchwisan Mountain (영취산 (여수))

5.3 Km    39809     2024-03-08

Sangam-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Yeongchwisan Mountain is not very tall, rising just 510 meters above sea level, but the mountain has long been deemed as a spiritual guardian of the Yeosu peninsula. During the old days, people held rituals for rain or offered wishful prayers here. Geumseongdae and Dosolam Hermitage are two Buddhist places of worship on the mountain.

As Yeongchwisan Mountain is not very tall, taking any hiking course will lead hikers to the peak within about four hours. The mountain is a perfect place for family travelers to go hiking. Yeongchwisan Mountain is also widely known as the first place in Korea where azaleas begin to bloom in the spring, and is one of the top three most famous places in Korea for azalea blossoms. In April each year, the azalea festival is held in the mountain. The festival offers a variety of programs including a ritual for the god of the mountain, a writing contest for students, a photo contest, and Miss Azalea beauty pageant. During the festival, visitors can enjoy various events and local foods.

E-Mart - Yeosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 여수)

E-Mart - Yeosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 여수)

5.6 Km    0     2024-04-23

277, Jwasuyeong-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

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Heungguksa Temple (Yeosu) (흥국사 (여수))

5.6 Km    23603     2021-11-05

160, Heungguksa-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-685-5633

The name of Heungguksa Temple means “if the country prospers, the temple does well.” The temple was established to pray for the country to flourish. Located on Yeongchwisan Mountain, Heunaguksa was founded by Bojo Guksa in 1195.

Within the compound are other buildings including Wontongjeon, Palsangjeon and Daeungjeon (Main Hall). The temple’s main hall, a Treasure, is open in its structure and equipped with traditional Korean doors. A Buddhist painting named Hubultaenghwa is designated as a Treasure. At the entrance to the temple is a rainbow-shaped stone bridge called Honggyo Bridge,a Treasure, which is widely known as a distinguished work of art.

On Yeongchwisan Mountain, azaleas begin to bloom in early April and completely take over the mountain by the end of the month. Azalea blossoms create an extravagant view along the ridgeline of Yeongchwibong Peak (439 meters above sea level) and Jillyebong Peak (510 meters above sea level). During this period, the Mount Yeongchwisan Azalea Festival takes place.