Nodo Island (Kim Manjung Historic Site) (노도(김만중유허지))

9.6 Km 29517 2024-02-23

1-1 Nodo-gil, Sangju-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Nodo Island, where Kim Manjung, a scholar-official during the Joseon dynasty, spent three years in exile amid factional conflicts, preserves the remnants of his thatched house, a memorial stone, and a well. The island stands as a testament to its historical significance. Named "Nodo" for its historical association with the production of numerous oars, it is also known as Satgatseom Island, named for its resemblance to a Satgat. Blending captivating natural scenery with Kim Manjung's literary legacy, the island features the Seopo Literature Museum, a Folk Museum, and an Ecological Pond.

Sono Calm Yeosu (소노캄 여수(구 엠블호텔 여수))

9.6 Km 25883 2020-04-07

111, Odongdo-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-660-5800

Sono Calm Yeosu is located within the Yeosu World Expo complex on Odongdo Island in Yeosu. The resort is dedicated to providing an accommodation that is worth a valuable lifetime experience. With quality service and exquisite ocean-view vista, the resort is well-suited with convenient lodging facilities and high-tech convention center for business purposes. With all guestrooms facing the emerald sea, guests can enjoy an unobstructed view of the ocean at the southern coast's impressive landmark.

Yeosu Expo Station (여수엑스포역)

9.6 Km 21890 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.

Manseong-ri Black Sand Beach (만성리 검은모래해변)

9.6 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.

Venezia Hotel & Resort Yeosu [Korea Quality] / 여수 베네치아 호텔앤리조트 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

9.6 Km 1 2020-12-28

61-13, Odongdo-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-660-9100

Yeosu Venezia Hotel & Resort, located 5 minutes from Yeosu Expo Station, is also located in the center of abundant Yeosu attractions such as Odongdo Island, Hanhwa Aqua Planet, and marine cable cars. With a total of 343 rooms all having an ocean view, visitors can comfortably admire the sea from their room. Few of the rooms, including Business Double, Family Twin, and Suite, offer in-room cooking and have high-quality home appliances such as luxurious beddings and stylers, which has high satisfaction from family tourists to business travelers. In addition, the roof-top hot water Cinema Pool, which uses natural deep ocean water 1,000 meters below ground, provides a special experience of playing in the water and enjoying movies together, while overlooking the waters off Yeosu. Along with other various entertainment facilities such as kids cafe, screen golf, arcade, fitness, and karaoke.

Dolsando Island (돌산도)

9.7 Km 30204 2020-03-26

Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-690-2038

Dolsando is the seventh largest island in Korea and is connected to the mainland via Dolsan Bridge. Ever since construction was completed on December 15, 1984, the 450 meter-long, 11.7 meter-wide bridge has become a popular tourist attraction.

There is plenty to see on Dolsando Island including numerous scenic spots and historic sites such as Dolsan Park, Musulmok Battlefield, Jeollanam-do Fisheries Exhibition Hall, Bangjukpo Beach, Hyangiram Hermitage, and Eunjeogam Hermitage. Located beneath Dolsan Bridge is a life-sized model of a Geobukseon (Turtle Ship), which played an important role in the Korean Navy’s victories during the Imjinwaeran War (1592-1598). Visitors will also find plenty of seafood restaurants lining the paved coastal road.

Namdo Food Festival (남도음식문화큰잔치)

9.9 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)

9.9 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.

Hanhwa Aqua Planet Yeosu (아쿠아플라넷 여수)

9.9 Km 19901 2022-12-28

61-11, Odongdo-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-660-1111

Hanhwa Aqua Planet Yeosu is the second largest aquarium in Korea and the first to be built entirely aboveground. Opened in 2012 with the Yeosu World Expo, the aquarium is an environmentally friendly building, using solar power for most of its energy use. The aquarium is divided into different sections such as Ocean Life, Marine Life, and Aqua Forest, as well as a hands-on experience zone. There are approximately 55,000 marine animals of about 300 species including rare animals such as beluga (white whale) and baikal seal living in the aquarium.

Dongbaek Hoegwan (동백회관)

9.9 Km 9777 2024-03-20

74 Odongdo-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
061-664-1487

Dongbaek Hoegwan is a Korean table d'hote restaurant located near Yeosu Expo Park. Meals are provided according to the number of people and price range. A table full of seasonal seafood such as blue crab, flatfish, shrimp, webfoot octopus, sea urchin, and octopus is generously prepared. With a variety of cooking methods including raw fish dishes, soups, braised dishes, and mixed seafood platters, it is a must-visit restaurant for seafood lovers.

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