Hanhwa Aqua Planet Yeosu (아쿠아플라넷 여수) - Area information - Korea travel information

Hanhwa Aqua Planet Yeosu (아쿠아플라넷 여수)

.0M    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.

Venezia Hotel & Resort Yeosu (여수 베네치아 호텔앤리조트)

Venezia Hotel & Resort Yeosu (여수 베네치아 호텔앤리조트)

282.9M    2025-03-16

61-13 , Odongdo-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-664-0001

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!

Samhakjip (삼학집)

320.5M    2021-05-11

66, Odongdo-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-662-0261

A restaurant with over 70 years of tradition in Yeosu. The best menu at this restaurant is sliced raw tongue sole salad. This seafood restaurant is located in Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do.

Dongbaek Hoegwan (동백회관)

360.7M    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.

Matthieu Yeosu (마띠유호텔 여수)

Matthieu Yeosu (마띠유호텔 여수)

372.5M    2021-02-18

20, Odongdo-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-662-3131

Matthieu Yeosu is located in front of Yeosu-Expo Station and the venue for the Yeosu Expo. Nearby tourist attractions include Chungminsa Temple, Jinnamgwan Hall, Gosodae, Yi Sun-sin plaza, Admiral Yi Sun-sin-related historical sites and more, suitable for a historical trip. The hotel is a great place to stay for visitors wishing to visit Yeosu Expo Park, complete with the BIG-O show, digital gallery, Sky Tower, and Aqua Planet. Odongdo Island, a paradise of camellia flowers and a beautiful sunset and sunrise viewing point, is also very popular. In addition, the rooftop features a garden, perfect for enjoying the view of the South Sea and the city.

BACKPACKERS IN YEOSU (백패커스인여수)

BACKPACKERS IN YEOSU (백패커스인여수)

529.6M    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.

Yeosu Night Sea Fireworks Festival (여수밤바다불꽃축제)

Yeosu Night Sea Fireworks Festival (여수밤바다불꽃축제)

534.3M    2024-10-23

1 Bangnamhoe-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-664-4772

Yeosu, famous for its beautiful night sea and 365 islands, has been hosting a fireworks festival since 2007. During the festival, visitors can enjoy the dazzling fireworks against the stunning backdrop of night ocean. 

Hotel Chambord (샹보르 관광호텔)

588.2M    2021-02-01

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

Hotel Chambord is located approximately 1.5 kilometers away from Yeosu Expo Station and 10 minutes by taxi from Yeosu Bus Terminal. Nearby attractions include Odongdo Island, Yi Sun-Shin Square, and Dolsan Park all within 15 minutes. Guests can enjoy quality services and facilities at the hotel while observing the fine scenery.

Jasan Park (자산공원)

607.7M    2023-11-06

54, Jasangongwon-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-659-4627

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.

Expo Ocean Park (엑스포해양공원)

690.6M    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.