Yeosu Hyangiram Sunrise Festival (여수 향일암일출제)

17.6Km 2024-12-03

60 Hyangiram-ro, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-659-4743

Hyangiram Sunrise Festival is an annual overnight festival that begins on New Year's Eve. It takes place at the historic Hyangiram Hermitage, which was built in the year 644. As the New Year's Day dawns, visitors can witness the sun rise above the horizon from Hyangiram, which literally means "a hermitage facing the sun."

Yeosu Hyangiram Hermitage (향일암(여수))

17.9Km 2024-12-23

60 Hyangiram-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Hyangiram Hermitage (Cultural Property Material) is one of four Buddhist hermitages in Korea where the faithful come to pray to the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. It was originally named Wontongam Hermitage, established by Monk Wonhyo during the fourth year of Baekje King Uija’s reign (644). Wontongam Hermiatge was renamed to Geumoam Hermitage by Monk Yunpil in the 9th year of Goryeo King Gwangjong’s reign (958), then renamed once again to Hyangiram Hermitage by Monk Inmuk during the 41st year of Joseon King Sukjong’s reign (1715).

The temple contains many buildings both preserved and rebuilt, including the main hall, Daeungjeon Hall, which was rebuilt in 2012 after it burned down in a fire. The mountain path to Hyangiram Hermitage is very steep, but many people make the climb in hopes of their wish coming true. Legend has it that anyone who passes all seven of the stone caves on the walk to Hyangiram Hermitage will be granted their wish.

Dumo Village (두모마을)

18.4Km 2020-07-31

18, Yanga-ro 533beon-gil, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-88-862-5865

Dumo Village was designated a Green Agriculture Experience Village in 2005. The stream flowing through the village has high-quality water and is home to sweetfish, mitten crab, and freshwater eel. Visitors to the village can enjoy both farming and marine experiences, making it a popular destination for families. The villagers welcome visitors warmheartedly, creating an atmosphere of returning home after a long time away. The village name comes from the way it seems to hug the ocean, like a large hangari (clay pot).

AMOFU (아모푸)

19.5Km 2024-02-20

43 Hwaseo-ro, Hwayang-myeon, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Amoofu is a large café located near Hwayangdaegyo Bridge, connecting Yeosu and Goheung. It specializes in specialty coffee, allowing customers to choose their beans according to their preferences, with the flavorful longblack being a signature menu item. The first floor features a spacious outdoor terrace, the second floor offers large windows overlooking the sea, and the third floor has a rooftop where visitors can relax while enjoying the beautiful view of Namhae sea.

Hallyeohaesang National Park (Namhae District) (한려해상국립공원(남해))

19.8Km 2021-01-18

Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-860-5800

Well-known for its uncontaminated clear waters, Hallyeohaesang National Park was the country's first national marine park. The park is divided into six sections, spanning over the regions of Jisimdo Island in Geoje to Odongdo Island in Yeosu. The total area is 535.676 ㎢, of which 76% consists of ocean water. The park is visited by over one million tourists every year for its scenic landscape and beautiful waters.

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