Gukdonghang Port (국동항)

6.0Km 2025-01-31

116 Eohangdanji-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Gukdonghang Port is a natural fishing port in Yeosu, surrounded by Islands, which protects it from the strong winds and waves. It serves as a key seafood hub of Yesou and plays an important role in regional development. Located next to the port, Gukdonghang Subyeon Park is a serene retreat place, popular among locals. With palm trees, green lawns, and lots of benches, it is a perfect place for a stroll or to spend some peaceful time. At the end of the park, visitors can enjoy a nice sea breeze with a beautiful view of the Yesou Sea and try various treats at food trucks.

Gunsan Hoetjip (군산횟집)

6.0Km 2021-03-22

51, Gukpo, 1-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-644-2740

This store has a 30-year tradition. The best menu at this restaurant is sliced raw sea bream. A seafood specialty restaurant located in Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do.

Yeosu Yeongchwisan Mountain (영취산 (여수))

6.2Km 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.

Yeosu Seonso (Shipyard) Historic Site (여수 선소유적)

6.2Km 2025-01-21

Sijeon-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Yeosu Seonso Historic Site is located in Sijeon-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do. This shipyard houses the Turtle Ship designed by Admiral Yi Sun-sin and Na Dae-yong, who were renowned for their shipbuilding skills during the Japanese Invasion of Korea.
The shipyard site includes a gulgang (small stream to dock ships), a stone moorage for anchoring ships, a dolbeoksu (stone pole), and a Segeomjeong site.

Heungguksa Temple (Yeosu) (흥국사 (여수))

6.3Km 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.

Jinnam Hoetjip (진남횟집)

6.4Km 2021-03-22

46, Gangnam-ro, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-644-2289

It is a place where you can eat fresh seafood in a variety of ways. This seafood restaurant is located in Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do. The most famous menu is sliced raw rock bream.

Gyeongdo Hoegwan Main Branch (경도회관 본점)

6.5Km 2024-12-04

전라남도 여수시 대경도길 2-2
061-666-0044

This pike eel restaurant on Gyeongdo Island is said to be the first place in Korea to offer gaetjangeo shabu-shabu. It is located at the entrance to Gyeongdo Quay at Oedong Village, and you can enjoy a panoramic view of Yeosu as you dine. The restaurant serves pike eel dishes made with pike eel caught by the owner, and from late April to early November, it serves gaetjangeo shabu-shabu, also known as “hamo yubiki.”

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Yeosu (라마다프라자 바이윈덤 여수)

6.7Km 2024-12-24

11 , Gangnam-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-642-0000

The Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Yeosu is a 24-storey hotel in Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do. The hotel faces the sea, with Hallyeohaesang National Park on one side and Dolsan Neighborhood Park on the other. Guestrooms come either with an ocean view, a view over Yeosu’s famous Dolsan Bridge, or a view of Yeongchwisan Mountain. There are ‘glamping rooms’ with an outside barbecue, and specialised rooms for kids. Additional facilities include a lobby cafe, a Western restaurant where breakfast is served, a zip track starting from the highest rooftop in Yeosu, and a swimming pool. In winter there is a warm water infinity pool on the 5th floor.

Ramada Zip Trek (라마다 짚트랙)

6.7Km 2025-07-14

11 Gangnam-ro, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Another way to enjoy the seas of Yeosu is to do some activities, and what better option than to cross the clear seas and skies of Yeosu on a zipline? Ramada Zip Trek, the first of its kind to be offered above a five-star hotel in Asia, begins 130-meter above sea level and takes you along the line at an exhilarating maximum speed of 80 km/h. Let yourself be taken along a rollercoaster ride through the sea breeze. Because the ride is offered outdoors, operations may be suspended in the case of inclement weather or maintenance, so visitors are advised to check ahead.

Bada Gimbap (Dolsan Branch) (바다김밥(돌산직영점))

6.9Km 2023-10-24

155, Gangnamhaean-ro, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Bada Gimbap in Dolsan is a branch run directly by the main store in Jungang-dong, Yeosu, that opened 2 years after the original store’s opening in April 2020. As its name suggests, the store is famous for its gimbap filled with unique ingredients. Bada Gimbap Dolsan Branch specializes in take-out, so there are no dine-in tables within the store. Gimbap here is prepared with good rice, Korean beef, and sesame oil, together with unique fillings like mustard leaves (a leaf with a tangy mustard flavor, grown from mustard seeds), kimchi & tuna, Chinese-style fishcakes, and dried monkfish fillet. One can enjoy these delectable gimbap with seaweed soup, made with fresh Yeosu scallops, or bean sprout soup with leaf mustard kimchi, another local specialty. Another interesting dish here is dried monkfish (a type of fish, known in Korean as “agwi” or “agu”) fillet, tossed into a salad like a softer, more luxurious dried squid strips. But Bada Gimbap’s signature menu is its Leaf Mustard Kimchi Gimbap, which proves to be popular with its use of tuna and stir-fried leaf mustard kimchi, a specialty of Yeosu.

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