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BACKPACKERS IN YEOSU (백패커스인여수)

BACKPACKERS IN YEOSU (백패커스인여수)

1.2Km    2024-12-24

14 , Gonghwanam 2-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-2561-2552

Backpackers in Yeosu is a guesthouse that welcomes individual, family, and group travelers with reasonable prices. It has a spacious shared kitchen, a reading room, coin laundry and dryer room, and even a pub&cafe where guests can make friends over beer. The guesthouse has a parking lot, and transport connections are good: it’s not far to Yeosu Airport, Yeosu Expo Station, Yeosu Bus Terminal, and the Passenger Ship Terminal, making this a good base for exploring Yeosu, Suncheon and Jeju Island.

Hotel Chambord (샹보르 관광호텔)

1.2Km    2021-02-01

20, Gonghwanam 2-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Hotel Chambord is located approximately 1.5 kilometers away from Yeosu Expo Station and 10 minutes by taxi from Yeosu Bus Terminal. Nearby attractions include Odongdo Island, Yi Sun-Shin Square, and Dolsan Park all within 15 minutes. Guests can enjoy quality services and facilities at the hotel while observing the fine scenery.

Yeosu Night Sea Fireworks Festival (여수밤바다불꽃축제)

Yeosu Night Sea Fireworks Festival (여수밤바다불꽃축제)

1.3Km    2024-10-23

1 Bangnamhoe-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-664-4772

Yeosu, famous for its beautiful night sea and 365 islands, has been hosting a fireworks festival since 2007. During the festival, visitors can enjoy the dazzling fireworks against the stunning backdrop of night ocean. 

Goso-dong Mural Village (고소동 천사벽화마을)

Goso-dong Mural Village (고소동 천사벽화마을)

1.3Km    2025-02-04

268 Goso-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Goso-dong Mural Village, located on a hill with a panoramic view of the sea, is filled with various murals on walls and pavements depicting Yeosu’s history, culture, and daily life. The village is 1,004 meters long, earning the name "Cheonsa (Angel) Mural Village" because "1,004" sounds like "angel" in Korean. The area features cafés, photo spots, a live performance zone, Moonlight Gallery, and the Yi Sun-Sin Tactical Kite Museum. At Opodae Park, there is an observation deck offering a stunning view of the Yeosu cityscape.

Expo Ocean Park (엑스포해양공원)

1.4Km    2022-12-28

1, Bangnamhoe-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-1577-2012

Expo Ocean Park offers waterfront walking paths for strolls along the sea. Visitors can also take part in dynamic marine leisure sports programs or watch the multimedia BIG-O Show. In addition, the establishment offers facilities such as exhibition halls and seminar rooms that can hold both international and small scale meetings or events.

Yeosu Jinnam Turtle Ship Festival (여수 거북선축제)

Yeosu Jinnam Turtle Ship Festival (여수 거북선축제)

1.4Km    2022-09-14

146 , Isunsingwangjang-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-664-5400

The Yeosu Jinnam Turtle Ship Festival commemorates the achievements of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and his victorious naval battles during the Imjin War. The festival provides an opportunity for locals and tourists to come together and enjoy a range of hands-on programs, performances, ceremonies, and game events.

Jwasuyeong Bridge (좌수영다리)

1.4Km    2025-02-04

13 Goso 3-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Jwasuyeong Bridge connects Jinnamgwan Hall, the central base of the Joseon Navy, and the Monument for the Naval Victories of Yi Sun-sin. Jwasuyeong was one of the military bases of the Joseon Navy. The walls of the bridge are adorned with depictions of Admiral Yi's achievements and stories, allowing visitors to appreciate them as they cross. Continued to walk after the bridge will lead to Angel Mural Alley, making it an excellent spot for further sightseeing.

Jinnamgwan Hall (여수 진남관)

1.6Km    2022-08-16

11, Dongmun-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-659-4756

Jinnamgwan Hall (National Treasure) is located at the site of the Jeolla Province naval base during the Joseon dynasty. At that time, it was a watchtower called Jimhaeru, where Admiral Yi Sun-sin commanded his forces during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The original building burned down near the end of the war, and Admiral Yi Sun-sin's successor, Yi Si-eon, constructed Jinnamgwan Hall, a large gaeksa (government officer guesthouse) at the site in 1599.

Jinnamgwan Hall is a single-story gable-roofed building with 15 kan (traditional Korean measurement between two pillars) on the front and 5 kan on the sides. It is the largest single-story goverment building from the Joseon dynasty in the region. At the hall entrance is a small museum outlining the history of Jinnamgwan and the Imjin War, and the famous Yeosu Stone Statue (Jeollanam-do Tangible Cultural Asset) is located within the precincts of the hall. Nearby attractions include Jasan Park, Odongdo Island, Dolsan Bridge, Chungminsa Shrine, and Manseongni Beach.

Yeosu Expo Station (여수엑스포역)

Yeosu Expo Station (여수엑스포역)

1.7Km    2016-12-23

2, Mangyang-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-663-7788

Yeosu Station began operations on December 25, 1930 as an ordinary station on the new railway connecting Gwangju and Yeosu. Later, the site was used as a venue for Yeosu World Expo, so the station was moved to Deokchung-dong and renamed as Yeosu Expo Station on October 1, 2011.

Dolsan Park (돌산공원)

Dolsan Park (돌산공원)

1.7Km    2021-07-29

3600-1, Dolsan-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-659-4628

Dolsan Park, located across from Dolsan Bridge, was created in 1987 on land spanning over 287,000 square meters. A teahouse inside the park was originally a TV drama shooting set. The teahouse offers a fine view of Dolsan Bridge, so visitors often stop by to drink tea while enjoying the view. The view point at the park also overlooks magnificent sunsets over Dolsan Bridge and exquisite night views of Dolsan Bridge, Marine Park, and Janggundo Island. The Memorial Time Capsule, containing various materials related to the merger of Yeosu city, was buried at the center of park in 1994 and will be opened in 2094.