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Manseong-ri Black Sand Beach (만성리 검은모래해변)

575.7M    2022-12-28

15-1, Manseongni-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

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.

Noctemare Media Art (여수 녹테마레)

Noctemare Media Art (여수 녹테마레)

1.9Km    2025-02-04

294 Manseong-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Noctemare is a media art pavilion themed around the night sea of Yeosu, a coastal city. It features Noctemare with Media, a vibrant theme media art hall showcasing the unique characteristics of Yeosu; Noctemare UNIVERSE, a space where you can experience the mysteries of the universe; and Noctemare with PLAY, a place for enjoying games in a ball pit. There is an art gallery and a brunch & bakery café as well.

Expo Ocean Park (엑스포해양공원)

2.2Km    2022-12-28

1, Bangnamhoe-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

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.

Mosageum Beach (모사금해수욕장)

Mosageum Beach (모사금해수욕장)

2.8Km    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.

Venezia Hotel & Resort Yeosu (여수 베네치아 호텔앤리조트)

Venezia Hotel & Resort Yeosu (여수 베네치아 호텔앤리조트)

3.0Km    2025-03-16

61-13 , Odongdo-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

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!

BACKPACKERS IN YEOSU (백패커스인여수)

BACKPACKERS IN YEOSU (백패커스인여수)

3.0Km    2024-12-24

14 , Gonghwanam 2-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

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.

Jasan Park (자산공원)

3.5Km    2023-11-06

54, Jasangongwon-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

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.

Jinnamgwan Hall (여수 진남관)

3.5Km    2022-08-16

11, Dongmun-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

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.

Jwasuyeong Bridge (좌수영다리)

3.6Km    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.

Hotel Kenny Yeosu (호텔케니여수)

Hotel Kenny Yeosu (호텔케니여수)

3.7Km    2024-10-30

54-2 , Chungmu-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

With its location in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, Hotel Kenny Yeosu is just a five-minute drive from Expo Station and a five-minute walk from Yi Sun-shin Square, making it easily accessible for guests. Guests can enjoy city/ocean views from their rooms at a reasonable rate. Breakfast is served at Alp Kitchen on the 18th floor, and the rooftop on the 19th floor offers a panoramic view of downtown Yeosu and the night sea. The annual fireworks festival at this location is one of its most notable features. Nearby are major tourist attractions such as cable cars and marine parks.