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Geomundo Lighthouse (거문도 등대)

2021-03-09

299, Geomundodeungdae-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-659-5696

Geomundo Lighthouse, completed on April 12, 1905, was the first lighthouse to be built on the southern coast of Korea. The white, 6.4-meter-high lighthouse shines a beam of light every 15 seconds that is visible for up to 42 kilometers away. In January 2006, a 33-meter-high lighthouse top was added to replace obsolete facilities. The previous hundred-year-old lighthouse top was partially restored and is on display as a maritime relic. While at the lighthouse, don’t forget to visit the Gwanbaekejong Pavilion next to the lighthouse for an exquisite view of the southern sea.

Dolsan Park (돌산공원)

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.

Seosaengpo Waeseong Fortress (서생포왜성)

2020-02-05

Seosaeng-ri, Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan-si
+82-52-204-0324

Seosaengpo Waeseong Fortress (Seosaengpo Japanese Fortress) is a stone fortress typical of the Japanese style popular in the later part of the 16th century. It was built under the leadership of Japanese General Kato Kiyomasa in 1592-1593 at the beginning of the Imjinwaeran War (Japanese invasion, 1592-1598). The main fortress is located on a mountaintop 200 meters above sea level, a second fortress is halfway down the mountain, and a third fortress is located at the bottom of the mountain. The whole fortress is rectangular shaped. The fortress wall is 6 meters high and slants at an angle of 15 degrees.

In 1594, a Buddhist monk named Samyeong-daesa came to Seosaengpo Waeseong Fortress four times to negotiate for peace, but he failed each time. In 1598, the fortress was taken over by Korea with the assistance of General Magwi of the Ming dynasty. A year later, Changpyodang Shrine was built in honor of 53 Koreans who died during battles against the Japanese invading forces. However, the shrine was destroyed during the Japanese imperialism period and no trace of it remains. It is possible to tell from Seosaengpo Jinseongdo (a map drawn up in 1872) that the fortress was also partially used by Korean forces.

Hanagae Beach (하나개해수욕장)

2024-03-07

310-11 Daemuui-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-751-8833

Hanagae Beach, located on the western side of Muuido Island, offers a 1km-long sandy beach during high tide and reveals expansive tidal flats during low tide. It is renowned for its stunning sunset views. With shallow waters, it is a popular destination for family trips. At the Hanagae Recreation Area located behind the beach, visitors can enjoy activities such as horseback riding, ATV riding, and Sea Sky World Zip Line.

Minmeoru Beach (민머루해변)

2023-01-13

Eoryujeong-gil 212beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-3515

Minmeoru Beach is a beach on Seongmodo Island, a small island to the west of Ganghwado Island. Visitors can enjoy sea bathing on the vast stretch of sandy beach and watch beautiful sunsets over the West Sea. When the tide goes out, a mud flat of approximately one kilometer in length appears. The mud flat is very smooth and is home to marine life including clams, crabs, and more. It is recommended for visitors to wear rubber boots or shoes when walking on the mud flat to prevent injuring their feet. The Eoryujeonghang Harbor and Janggothang Harbor are located nearby, so visitors can also enjoy sea fishing. Popular tourist attractions in the vicinity include Maaekseokbul (a Buddha image carved on a cliff) and Bomunsa Temple, which is said to have been constructed by Queen Seondeok during the Silla period.

Manseong-ri Black Sand Beach (만성리 검은모래해변)

2022-12-28

15-1, Manseongni-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-651-4525

Manseong-ri Black Sand Beach is located 3 kilometers to the north along the coastal road from Yeosu EXPO Station. The beach, 540 meters in length and 25 meters in x_width, has an average water temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. The black sand is said to help blood circulation and remove toxins from the body.

Dolsando Island (돌산도)

2020-03-26

Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-690-2038

Dolsando is the seventh largest island in Korea and is connected to the mainland via Dolsan Bridge. Ever since construction was completed on December 15, 1984, the 450 meter-long, 11.7 meter-wide bridge has become a popular tourist attraction.

There is plenty to see on Dolsando Island including numerous scenic spots and historic sites such as Dolsan Park, Musulmok Battlefield, Jeollanam-do Fisheries Exhibition Hall, Bangjukpo Beach, Hyangiram Hermitage, and Eunjeogam Hermitage. Located beneath Dolsan Bridge is a life-sized model of a Geobukseon (Turtle Ship), which played an important role in the Korean Navy’s victories during the Imjinwaeran War (1592-1598). Visitors will also find plenty of seafood restaurants lining the paved coastal road.

Incheon International Airport Spa On Air (인천국제공항 스파온에어)

2024-03-20

271 Gonghang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-743-7042

Incheon International Airport Spa On Air is a premium spa and sauna located on the basement floor 1 of Incheon International Airport Terminal 1. Opened in December 2018, it is the world's first sauna built within an airport. With luxurious interior design and specially equipped cypress and red clay rooms, it offers a unique and relaxing experience. It's perfect for relieving fatigue after a long flight.

Songpa Naru Park (Seokchonhosu Lake) (송파나루공원 (석촌호수))

2024-10-10

136 Samhaksa-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Songpa Naru Park, also commonly referred to as Seokchonhosu Lake, is a citizen park in Seoul with a jogging course and walking trails. It has two lakes with Songpa-daero Boulevard running in between. Originally, a branch of the Hangang River ran through the site, forming one large lake, but the lake was divided into two with the construction of Songpa-daero Boulevard. The total size of the two lakes is 217,850 ㎡, and they hold about 737 tons of water. The depth of the lakes is 4-5 meters.

Hataedo Island (하태도)

2022-10-17

49-1, Janggul-gil, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-243-2171

Hataedo Island is known to be first settled by Park Haeng-seo from the Miryang Park family when he moved out from Daeheuksando Island. The island was given its name for being the southernmost island among three clustered islands that produce abundant edible seaweed. Besides the diverse fish that inhabit the nearby waters, attracting numerous fishers, the island is also known to be a heavy producer of edible seaweed, including laver. Although most of the islanders make a living through the fishing industry, black goats are also often seen grazing on green pastures. Hataedo Island's beach is only 300 meters long, but boasts pristine beauty.

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