Dumo Village (두모마을)

17.7Km 2020-07-31

18, Yanga-ro 533beon-gil, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-88-862-5865

Dumo Village was designated a Green Agriculture Experience Village in 2005. The stream flowing through the village has high-quality water and is home to sweetfish, mitten crab, and freshwater eel. Visitors to the village can enjoy both farming and marine experiences, making it a popular destination for families. The villagers welcome visitors warmheartedly, creating an atmosphere of returning home after a long time away. The village name comes from the way it seems to hug the ocean, like a large hangari (clay pot).

AMOFU (아모푸)

18.0Km 2024-02-20

43 Hwaseo-ro, Hwayang-myeon, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Amoofu is a large café located near Hwayangdaegyo Bridge, connecting Yeosu and Goheung. It specializes in specialty coffee, allowing customers to choose their beans according to their preferences, with the flavorful longblack being a signature menu item. The first floor features a spacious outdoor terrace, the second floor offers large windows overlooking the sea, and the third floor has a rooftop where visitors can relax while enjoying the beautiful view of Namhae sea.

Hallyeohaesang National Park (Namhae District) (한려해상국립공원(남해))

18.9Km 2021-01-18

Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-860-5800

Well-known for its uncontaminated clear waters, Hallyeohaesang National Park was the country's first national marine park. The park is divided into six sections, spanning over the regions of Jisimdo Island in Geoje to Odongdo Island in Yeosu. The total area is 535.676 ㎢, of which 76% consists of ocean water. The park is visited by over one million tourists every year for its scenic landscape and beautiful waters.

Aeyangwon Church - Reverend Son Yangwon Martyr Memorial Hall) (애양원 - 손양원목사 순교기념관)

19.1Km 2025-03-22

70-62, Sandol-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-682-9534

Located in Sinpung-ri, Yulchon-myeon, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, Aeyangwon Church (Reverend Son Yangwon Martyr Memorial Hall) commemorates Reverend Son Yangwon. He began his religious activities and relief efforts at a group home for patients suffering from Hansen's Disease located in Aeyangwon Church, but he was later detained at Yeosu Police Office because he refused to honor Japanese Shinto shrines in 1940.

The Memorial Hall's construction was completed on March 27, 1994 in order to commemorate Son Yangwon, who was shot and killed by the North Korean army during the Korean War.

The exhibition hall on the first floor displays photos of Son, photos related to Christianity, keepsakes and calligraphy artwork, and the exhibition hall on the second hall displays his prison writings and old books.

American Village (미국마을)

19.2Km 2025-01-14

12 Mangun-ro 9beon-gil, Namhae-eup, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

American Village, overlooking the beautiful Aenggang Bay and Nodo Island in Namhae, is a settlement village created for the Koreans in the US who wanted to return to their home in Korea to spend their old age. The village, consisting of 22 American-style houses and pensions, allows visitors to experience the American culture. Although, not large, it offers visitors a chance to experience the unique design of each house while taking a leisurely stroll. As visitors go up from the entrance of the village, they can see the Yongmunsa Temple, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Namhae.

Geumodo Island (금오도)

19.8Km 2021-04-24

Nam-myeon, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-659-1187

Geumodo Island, included in the area of Dadohaehaesang National Park, has a shape resembling a big terrapin. Many fables, folk songs and folk games have been told of this island. The island features dense forests along with wild ginseng and used to be an area for hunting deer, available only to the Royal House during the Joseon period.

Also, the island is a spawning area for Black Porgy. Including the black porgy, the fishing site is suitable for other types of fish such as red sea bream, rock bream and more. 35 species of rare birds such as brown shrike, eagle-owl and more are living in the island, so it is regarded as an animal paradise.

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