Lotte Himart - Yeocheon Lotte Mart Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 여천롯데마트점) - Area information

Lotte Himart - Yeocheon Lotte Mart Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 여천롯데마트점)

18.0 Km 0 2024-04-19

187, Museon-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

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Lotte Mart - Yeocheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 여천점)

18.0 Km 0 2024-04-22

187, Museon-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

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Heungguksa Temple (Yeosu) (흥국사 (여수))

18.8 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.

Yeosu Yeongchwisan Mountain (영취산 (여수))

19.2 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.

Yeosu Hanok Experience Center [Korea Quality] / 여수한옥체험관 [한국관광 품질인증]

19.2 Km 26 2023-10-26

47 , Sanggwan-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-682-5057

Yeosu Hanok Experience Center is part of Sanggwan Village, Yeosu City, and can be rented as a single guesthouse. Accomodation consists of a bed room, two ondol rooms, a living room, and two bathrooms, and provides a healthy rest with a Gudeuljang and a red clay wall. There is a kitchen, and a barbecue area outside (charcoal and grill provided free of charge). By prior arrangement, a free pickup service from Yeosu Airport or Yeosu Bus Terminal is available. Guests can experience tradtional games such as Yutnori and Neolttwigi and crafts such as Injeolmi rice-cake making.

Suncheon Wild Tea House (순천전통야생차체험관)

19.3 Km 18070 2019-10-16

450, Seonamsa-gil, Seungju-eup, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-789-4500

Suncheon Wild Tea house is a tea experience house. It is located on the road to Seonamsa Temple in Jogyesan Mountain. At the Suncheon Wild Tea House, visitors can experience the beauty and the composure of a traditional Korean style house while enjoying the delicate flavor and scent of tea surrounded by scent of pine trees. Available programs are darye (manners of tea drinking) experience, tea making, tea cookie tasting and education on tea ceremony.

Baegunsan Recreational Forest (백운산자연휴양림)

19.5 Km 18125 2024-02-01

337 Baekgye-ro, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-797-2655

Located in Baegunsan Mountain is a recreational forest that is a testament to Korea's rich ecosystem. Home to many rare fauna and flora, the area brims with diverse attractions. Come springtime, visitors can find the maple sap, a mineral-rich liquid from a local deciduous tree of the maple family, known for its medicinal benefits. Indeed, this is a recreational forest cradled in the arms of nature. With the towering Baegunsan peak, scaling 1,222 meters, as its crown jewel, the landscape unfolds like a tapestry woven with harmonious blends of man-made and natural pine forests. Journey through the cedar and cypress woods, and one will find the valley that evokes sheer wonder. Close by, history whispers through the ancient Ongnyongsa Temple Site, where Doseonguksa dedicated 35 years to ascetic practices. As February turns to March, over 7,000 camellias blossom around this sacred site, painting the area in vibrant hues.

Seonamsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (선암사 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

19.6 Km 39628 2022-12-28

450, Seonamsa-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-754-6250

Seonamsa is a beautiful temple located at the east end of Jogyesan Mountain. The distance between the entrance and the temple site is approximately one kilometer. The temple site is nestled within a lush forest of diverse trees that are hundreds of years old. In front of the temple is an arched stone bridge named Seungseongyo Bridge, which is supported by natural bedrocks. In front of the main hall, Daeungjeon Hall, are two three-story stone pagodas that grab visitors' attention. Not only is Seonamsa Temple home to many of the country's pristine treasures and artifacts, it is also one of the few temples that preserve the traditional temple culture even as of today. Seonamsa Temple is beautiful throughout the year, but it is especially inviting in spring and fall when the flowers start to bloom and tree leaves change in color.

Jinmi Kkotgetang (진미꽃게탕)

19.9 Km 859 2024-02-20

8-12 Sicheongseo 1-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Jinmi Kkotgetang is a kkotge tang (spicy blue crab stew) specialty restaurant located near Yeosu City Hall. Known for its spicy soup base made with soybean paste, the soup is simmered with fresh blue crabs and octopus, enticing both locals and tourists alike. The blue crabs, caught from the waters of Yeosu, are known for their plump and firm texture, packed with flavor.

Yeosu U-World Luge Theme Park (여수 유월드 루지 테마파크)

19.9 Km 2 2023-01-17

155 , Ansimsan-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-810-6000

U-World Luge is a thrilling experience for people of all ages and genders with a specially made non-motorized cart that uses gravitational force to glide down an ultralong, 1.3-kilometer-long track. The course features a variety of dynamic scenes such as tunnels, Attraction section, Skybridge Downhill section and Natural Forest section built on slopes. U-World Top Rider is located on the mid-slope region of Ansimsan Mountain, which is a famous sunrise watching spot with an altitude of 347 meters. Here, you can enjoy a wide open, uninhibited view of the sea and the beautiful natural environment that harmonizes mountains, sea and natural rocks.

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