Gyeongdo Hoegwan Yeocheon Branch (경도회관 여천점)

8.2Km 2025-01-23

23 Sicheongseo 3-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

If entering Gyeongdo Island on a ferry is not an option, you can dine here instead. The restaurant serves the same pike eel dishes as the one served at Gyeongdo Hoegwan Main Branch. It also has private rooms, so this restaurant is ideal if you visit with a group or want to dine in a quiet ambience.

Dongdonghae (동동해)

8.4Km 2021-03-22

486, Soho-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-682-2230

It’s a place where you can eat while watching the ocean view. This restaurant's signature menu is cockle bibimbap. This seafood restaurant is located in Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do.

Soho Dongdong Bridge (소호동동다리)

8.7Km 2025-02-03

505-2 Soho-dong, Yeosu, Jeollanam-do

Soho Dongdong Bridge offers a breathtaking night view of the Yeosu night sea, making it a popular night tourist attraction. Visitors can enjoy busking on weekends and take photos at photo zones installed at the bridge. Additionally, Yeosu City Bike are available for rent at the bridge entrance.

Another shooting location for episode 7 of the drama "Not Others," this is where the characters Jin-hong and Jin-hee have a conversation. Soho Dongdong Bridge, with a 742 m beach promenade, is considered one of the top spots for Yeosu's night sea views. After sunset, the lighting installed along the deck creates the atmospheric Yeosu night seascape.

Soho Yacht Marina and Soho Yacht Center (소호요트마리나 / 소호요트경기장)

8.8Km 2025-02-03

392 Soho-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Soho Yacht Marina & Center is a great place for visitors to enjoy yacht sports competitions such as windsurfing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. When the sun goes down, the LED-lit background with music makes it a great place for a leisurely stroll. Yeosu Dullegil Namparang Trail Course 55, starting from Yeosu Marine Park, ends at the Soho Yacht Marina dock, making it an ideal place for visitors to stop by as the last stop of the trail.

[Namhae Barae-gil] Daraengi Jiget-gil Trail ([남해 바래길] 다랭이지겟길)

9.1Km 2021-06-16

Pyeongsan-ri, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-863-8778

Barae-gil Road gets its name from the belief of Namhae families that the ocean provides us with everything we need. The road was designed to provide means of exercise, as well as provide life experiences through participating in activities along the way, such as farming and fishing. The Daraengi Jiget-gil Trail section stretches along the coast from Pyeongsanhang Port, past Sachon Beach to Daraengi Village. The trail affords views of the incredible natural scenery from the ocean waves pounding onto the pebble beaches to the terraced fields of rice. The trail spans 16 kilometers and takes around five hours to complete.

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

9.3Km 2024-04-19

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

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

9.3Km 2024-04-22

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

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Yeosu Yeongchwisan Mountain (영취산 (여수))

9.3Km 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.

Heungguksa Temple (Yeosu) (흥국사 (여수))

9.4Km 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.

The Ocean Resort (디오션리조트)

9.4Km 2025-03-16

295, Soho-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-1588-0377

The Ocean Resort is located in Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, perfect for tourism. With two national parks nearby and all rooms facing the ocean, visitors can relax and enjoy the view. Hotel amenities include a golf course, water park, sauna, and other leisure facilities, available all year long.

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