Baekgyeong (백경)

15.0Km 2021-11-26

69, Yeomunmunhwa-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-654-5332~3

A restaurant that’s well-known among residents in Yeosu and tourists. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled Fish. This seafood restaurant is located in Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do.

Uniqlo - Yeosu Dundeok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 여수둔덕)

15.7Km 2024-04-19

478, Jwasuyeong-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

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Mijo Restaurant (미조식당)

16.1Km 2024-02-26

232 Mijo-ro, Mijo-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Mijo Restaurant, a dedicated anchovy restaurant located in Namhae German Village, specializes in myeolchi hoe (sliced raw anchovy). This dish is crafted with freshly caught anchovies from Namhae, delicately seasoned with homemade chojang (red chili paste with vinegar). Complementing this are menu items such as galchi jorim (braised cutlassfish) and myeolchi twigim (deep-fried anchovies). The assortment of fresh seafood side dishes varies with the seasons, enhancing the overall dining experience for visitors.

Kim Miyoung Dolsan Gatkimchi (김미영 돌산갓김치)

16.2Km 2024-02-21

57 Hyangiram-ro, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Kim Miyoung Dolsan Gatkimchi is a specialty packaging store located below Hyangiram Temple in Geumosan Mountain. When you order Dolsan gatkimchi (Dolsan leaf mustard kimchi), they mix the leaf mustard and pre-marinated seasoning on the spot before packaging. Dolsan leaf mustard, a specialty of Yeosu, grows in the warm marine climate with rich soil and sea breeze, resulting in its tender leaves and distinctive flavor.

Yeosu Hyangiram Sunrise Festival (여수 향일암일출제)

16.2Km 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))

16.4Km 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.

Mulgeon Windbreak Forest (남해 물건리 방조어부림)

16.5Km 2020-04-20

Mulgeon-ri, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-860-8605

Namhae in Gyeongsangnam-do, with coastal lines stretching over 302 kilometers, is surrounded by 70 beautiful islands. The Windbreak Forest in Mulgeon-ri has protected Namhae from gusty winds and ferocious waves and provided abundant fish for 300 years.

Resembling a crescent moon, the spacious forest (23,438 ㎡) along the seashore is owned by the community of Mulgeon-ri. It stretches over 1.5 kilometers with a x_width of 30 meters; there are over 2,000 trees that create canopies with x_heights varying from 10 to 15 meters. The forest boasts over 100 different species of trees — from hackberries to oaks, zelkovas, fringe trees, muku trees, and silver magnolias. All in all, 10,000 trees create the feeling of being in an ancient forest, deep in the mountains.

The forest was built by people in nearby villages 300 years ago in order to control winds and waves. From above, elegant curvilinear coastal lines are enveloped by lush trees of the forest, serving as a protection against the Namhae sea. Mulgeon-ri is divided into two areas: the port with a lighthouse, and farmlands, with the forest in between the two. From German Village in Namhae, scenic overlooks provide sweeping views of Mulgeon-ri, the forest, and the port.

The forest is called a variety of names; it is called Bangpungrim (Windbreak Forest) because it protects villages from gusty winds; Eoburim (Fish shelter Forest) because its lush trees attract schools of fish; and Bangjorim (Waterbreak Forest) because it lessens the severity of waves and tides.

Home to German Village, Mulgeon-ri faces eastward. Naturally, it is a great spot to see the sunrise and sunset. While Jeongdongjin is renowned for its splendid sunrise on the East Coast, Mulgeon-ri shares the acclaim on the South Coast, attracting thousands of visitors at the dawn of every New Year.

Jodo Island (조도)

16.6Km 2024-02-23

5-10 Jodo-gil, Mijo-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Jodo Island, located just off the coast of Mijo Port, is renowned as Saeseom Island (Bird Island) due to its distinctive bird-like shape when viewed from above. From a distance, it appears as two distinct islands; the larger one, home to the village, is known as Keunseom Island, while the smaller is called Jodo Island. A trail connecting the two islands offers an opportunity to marvel at an array of uniquely shaped rock formations.

Namhae German Exhibition Hall (남해 파독전시관)

17.0Km 2022-12-27

89-7, Dogil-ro, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-860-3540

Namhae German Exhibition Hall opened on June 28, 2014 to display the history and artifacts related to Korean miners and nurses who were sent to Germany for work in the 1960s. At the time, Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world, with an unemployment rate of 30%. The exhibition hall shows the sad and lonely reality these workers lived through while working away from their home country in order to send money home to their families.

German Village (독일마을)

17.0Km 2022-12-26

89-7 , Dogil-ro, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-867-8897

The German Village was built for Korean residents who returned from living in Germany. Many Koreans lived in Germany where they earned foreign currency during the modernization of Korea in the 1960s. The area is now a unique tourism spot related to German culture. In 2001, the areas of Mulgeon-ri, Samdong-myeon, Namhae-gun, where the Windbreak Forest (Natural Monument) is located, underwent a development worth 3 billion won ($2 million USD) implemented by Namhae-gun and eventually formed a village spanning over 99,174 ㎡.

Korean residents in Germany directly imported materials from Germany to build German-style houses. Some villagers who make frequent visits to Germany operate their vacant house as a tourist guesthouse. Attractions nearby are the Windbreak Forest and the Mulmi Coastal Road, one of the most beautiful coastal drives in Korea.

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