The Island for Art & Healing, Jangdo Island (예술의 섬 장도) - Area information - Korea travel information

The Island for Art & Healing, Jangdo Island (예술의 섬 장도)

678.9M    2024-02-22

Ungcheon-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Jangdo Island is an island in Yeosu known for its outstanding coastal landscapes, including cliffed coast and wave-cut cliff. Accessible only when the tide permits, visitors can cross the Jinseom Bridge on foot during low tide. The island boasts beautiful natural features such as sandy beaches and wildflowers native to the southern coast, alongside various art studios created by artists, outdoor sculpture works, and more.

Namhae Saengseon Gui (남해생선구이)

1.3Km    2024-02-19

75 Mangma-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Namhae Saengseon Gui is a well-established restaurant in Yeosu known for its grilled fish dishes. It offers a variety of fresh fish from Namhae grilled to perfection. The signature menu includes a modeum gui (assorted grilled dish) such as cutlassfish, mackerel, and yellow croaker. When you order grilled fish, it comes with a delicious doenjang guk (soybean paste soup) and generous side dishes typical of Jeollanam-do province. Located near Yeosu City Hall and Geobukseon Park.

Yeosu Seonso (Shipyard) Historic Site (여수 선소유적)

1.5Km    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.

Gyeongdo Hoegwan Yeocheon Branch (경도회관 여천점)

1.7Km    2025-01-23

23 Sicheongseo 3-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

If entering Gyeongdo Island on a ferry is not an option, you can dine here instead. The restaurant serves the same pike eel dishes as the one served at Gyeongdo Hoegwan Main Branch. It also has private rooms, so this restaurant is ideal if you visit with a group or want to dine in a quiet ambience. 

Jinmi Kkotgetang (진미꽃게탕)

1.8Km    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.

Himart - Yeocheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 여천점)

Himart - Yeocheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 여천점)

1.8Km    2024-04-23

281, Dowon-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

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Soho Dongdong Bridge (소호동동다리)

Soho Dongdong Bridge (소호동동다리)

1.9Km    2025-10-27

505-2 Soho-dong, Yeosu, Jeollanam-do

Soho Dongdong Bridge offers a breathtaking night view of the Yeosu night sea, making it a popular night tourist attraction. Visitors can enjoy busking on weekends and take photos at photo zones installed at the bridge. Additionally, Yeosu City Bike are available for rent at the bridge entrance.

Another shooting location for episode 7 of the drama "Not Others," this is where the characters Jin-hong and Jin-hee have a conversation. Soho Dongdong Bridge, with a 742 m beach promenade, is considered one of the top spots for Yeosu's night sea views. After sunset, the lighting installed along the deck creates the atmospheric Yeosu night seascape.

Soho Yacht Marina and Soho Yacht Center (소호요트마리나 / 소호요트경기장)

2.1Km    2025-02-03

392 Soho-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Soho Yacht Marina & Center is a great place for visitors to enjoy yacht sports competitions such as windsurfing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. When the sun goes down, the LED-lit background with music makes it a great place for a leisurely stroll. Yeosu Dullegil Namparang Trail Course 55, starting from Yeosu Marine Park, ends at the Soho Yacht Marina dock, making it an ideal place for visitors to stop by as the last stop of the trail.

Yeosu U-World Luge Theme Park (여수 유월드 루지 테마파크)

2.6Km    2025-03-21

155 , Ansimsan-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-810-6000

U-World Luge is a thrilling experience for people of all ages and genders with a specially made non-motorized cart that uses gravitational force to glide down an ultralong, 1.3-kilometer-long track. The course features a variety of dynamic scenes such as tunnels, Attraction section, Skybridge Downhill section and Natural Forest section built on slopes. U-World Top Rider is located on the mid-slope region of Ansimsan Mountain, which is a famous sunrise watching spot with an altitude of 347 meters. Here, you can enjoy a wide open, uninhibited view of the sea and the beautiful natural environment that harmonizes mountains, sea and natural rocks.

The Ocean Resort  (디오션리조트)

The Ocean Resort (디오션리조트)

2.8Km    2025-03-16

295, Soho-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-1588-0377

The Ocean Resort is located in Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, perfect for tourism. With two national parks nearby and all rooms facing the ocean, visitors can relax and enjoy the view. Hotel amenities include a golf course, water park, sauna, and other leisure facilities, available all year long.