Hamel Lighthouse (하멜등대)

16.6Km 2025-10-24

96 Hamel Road, Yeosu, Jeollanam-do

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.

Yeosu Art Land (여수예술랜드)

16.6Km 2025-10-27

142-1, Musulmok-gil, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-665-0000

Dolsando Island located in Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, is famous for its beautiful camellia flowers. Hyangiram Hermitage lies at the eastern tip of the island where you can see the beautiful sunrise. Unlike other seas, the sea of Dolsando has unique scenery created by uninhabited islands, which stick out here and there from the sea, and its scenery in harmony with the emerald-colored water arouses the admiration of onlookers. Yeosu Art Land Resort is located near Somisan Mountain from which you can view three islands - Naechido, Oechido and Hyeoldo - floating as if they are wandering on the sea, and it boasts more outstanding scenery than any other resorts. In particular, the “Hand of Midas,” which extends out towards the sea, has been selected online as a must-visit photo spot of Korea and attracts countless number of tourists every day.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm
This is the place where IZ*ONE members solved missions and enjoyed a grilling session. Because this was the main set for the “IZ*ONE Eat-ing Trip Season 2,” if you watched the show, you will be able to recognize most of the places the members visited.

BACKPACKERS IN YEOSU (백패커스인여수)

16.7Km 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.

Goso-dong Mural Village (고소동 천사벽화마을)

17.2Km 2025-02-04

268 Goso-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

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.

Jwasuyeong Bridge (좌수영다리)

17.2Km 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.

Jinnamgwan Hall (여수 진남관)

17.4Km 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.

Dolsan Park (돌산공원)

17.4Km 2021-07-29

3600-1, Dolsan-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-659-4628

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.

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Yeosu (라마다프라자 바이윈덤 여수)

17.4Km 2024-12-24

11 , Gangnam-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-642-0000

The Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Yeosu is a 24-storey hotel in Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do. The hotel faces the sea, with Hallyeohaesang National Park on one side and Dolsan Neighborhood Park on the other. Guestrooms come either with an ocean view, a view over Yeosu’s famous Dolsan Bridge, or a view of Yeongchwisan Mountain. There are ‘glamping rooms’ with an outside barbecue, and specialised rooms for kids. Additional facilities include a lobby cafe, a Western restaurant where breakfast is served, a zip track starting from the highest rooftop in Yeosu, and a swimming pool. In winter there is a warm water infinity pool on the 5th floor.

Ramada Zip Trek (라마다 짚트랙)

17.4Km 2025-07-14

11 Gangnam-ro, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Another way to enjoy the seas of Yeosu is to do some activities, and what better option than to cross the clear seas and skies of Yeosu on a zipline? Ramada Zip Trek, the first of its kind to be offered above a five-star hotel in Asia, begins 130-meter above sea level and takes you along the line at an exhilarating maximum speed of 80 km/h. Let yourself be taken along a rollercoaster ride through the sea breeze. Because the ride is offered outdoors, operations may be suspended in the case of inclement weather or maintenance, so visitors are advised to check ahead.

Yeosugu Port (여수구항)

17.5Km 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.

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