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Himart - Donggwangyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 동광양점)

Himart - Donggwangyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 동광양점)

17.5Km    2024-04-23

36, Jungmajungang-ro, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do

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Yeosu Chobap (여수초밥)

Yeosu Chobap (여수초밥)

17.8Km    2021-03-22

88, Hwasan-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-686-1502

A restaurant registered as a model restaurant in Yeosu. This restaurant's signature menu is assorted sliced raw fish. A seafood specialty restaurant located in Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do.

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

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

17.8Km    2024-04-22

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

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Boston Motel

Boston Motel

17.8Km    2021-04-09

6-8, Jungmacheongnyong-gil, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-792-8842

Boston Motel is located in Gwangyang, the southernmost region of the Korean Peninsula where spring comes first. It’s one of the most popular motels in the area among business travelers because it's conveniently located near Gwangyang City Hall and the bus terminal is within walking distance. The motel has a total of 28 Standard, Twin, and Deluxe Rooms. One of the Standard Rooms is an 'ondol (floor-heated)' room. All the rooms are furnished with a TV, refrigerator, air conditioner, toiletries, bidet, high-speed Internet, sofa, and aroma diffuser. The Gwangyang Apricot Festival held every March to announce the beginning of spring. Nearby tourist destinations include valleys with a clear stream and Baegunsan Mountain with a natural resort. The most popular local delicacy is ‘Gwangyang Bulgogi’.

Heungguksa Temple (Yeosu) (흥국사 (여수))

18.6Km    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.

Yeosu Hanok Experience Center (여수한옥체험관)

Yeosu Hanok Experience Center (여수한옥체험관)

19.0Km    2024-12-24

47 , Sanggwan-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-682-5057

Yeosu Hanok Experience Center is part of Sanggwan Village, Yeosu City, and can be rented as a single guesthouse. Accomodation consists of a bed room, two ondol rooms, a living room, and two bathrooms, and provides a healthy rest with a Gudeuljang and a red clay wall. There is a kitchen, and a barbecue area outside (charcoal and grill provided free of charge). By prior arrangement, a free pickup service from Yeosu Airport or Yeosu Bus Terminal is available. Guests can experience tradtional games such as Yutnori and Neolttwigi and crafts such as Injeolmi rice-cake making.

Yeosu Yeongchwisan Mountain (영취산 (여수))

Yeosu Yeongchwisan Mountain (영취산 (여수))

19.0Km    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.

Suncheon Wild Tea House (순천전통야생차체험관)

Suncheon Wild Tea House (순천전통야생차체험관)

19.5Km    2019-10-16

450, Seonamsa-gil, Seungju-eup, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-789-4500

Suncheon Wild Tea house is a tea experience house. It is located on the road to Seonamsa Temple in Jogyesan Mountain. At the Suncheon Wild Tea House, visitors can experience the beauty and the composure of a traditional Korean style house while enjoying the delicate flavor and scent of tea surrounded by scent of pine trees. Available programs are darye (manners of tea drinking) experience, tea making, tea cookie tasting and education on tea ceremony.

Jinmi Kkotgetang (진미꽃게탕)

19.6Km    2024-02-20

8-12 Sicheongseo 1-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Jinmi Kkotgetang is a kkotge tang (spicy blue crab stew) specialty restaurant located near Yeosu City Hall. Known for its spicy soup base made with soybean paste, the soup is simmered with fresh blue crabs and octopus, enticing both locals and tourists alike. The blue crabs, caught from the waters of Yeosu, are known for their plump and firm texture, packed with flavor.