Gyeongdo Hoegwan Main Branch (경도회관 본점)

5.3Km 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.”

Hotel Kenny Yeosu (호텔케니여수)

5.5Km 2024-10-30

54-2 , Chungmu-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-924-5000

With its location in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, Hotel Kenny Yeosu is just a five-minute drive from Expo Station and a five-minute walk from Yi Sun-shin Square, making it easily accessible for guests. Guests can enjoy city/ocean views from their rooms at a reasonable rate. Breakfast is served at Alp Kitchen on the 18th floor, and the rooftop on the 19th floor offers a panoramic view of downtown Yeosu and the night sea. The annual fireworks festival at this location is one of its most notable features. Nearby are major tourist attractions such as cable cars and marine parks.

Noctemare Media Art (여수 녹테마레)

5.8Km 2025-02-04

294 Manseong-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Noctemare is a media art pavilion themed around the night sea of Yeosu, a coastal city. It features Noctemare with Media, a vibrant theme media art hall showcasing the unique characteristics of Yeosu; Noctemare UNIVERSE, a space where you can experience the mysteries of the universe; and Noctemare with PLAY, a place for enjoying games in a ball pit. There is an art gallery and a brunch & bakery café as well.

Yi Sunsin Square (이순신광장)

5.8Km 2024-12-24

74 Jungang-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-661-1746

Yi Sunsin Square is located in Jungang-dong, Yeosu-si and contains the history and achievements of General Yi Sunsin. The square is the starting point for the history culture tourism belt and the surrounding artifacts and in May hosts the Turtle Ship Festival. The main attraction in the plaza is the life-size turtle ship which visitors can not only view from the outside but also the inside. There are also various performances on Saturdays in the plaza.

Yeosu Safety Experience Training Center (KOSHA) (여수 안전체험장(안전보건공단))

5.9Km 2025-07-30

32 Samdong 2-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Yeosu Safety Experience Training Center is the nation's largest safety training facility founded to raise public awareness on safety prevention and management, covering a wide variety of safety hazards that can take place in the everyday or workplace environment as well as providing region-focused expert training on petrochemical industry. The center has a total of seven themed halls, equipped with 70 different types of content that provide a simulation of real-life emergency situations to educate the public on how to prevent and handle the situation. In particular, the center's virtual reality and special effects content offer a variety of simulations on workplace hazards that can take place in the petrochemical industry, construction sites, manufacturing industry, and service-related sites. The training center is open to visitors of all ages for free.

Yeosugu Port (여수구항)

5.9Km 2023-04-04

385-6, Jungang-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-1899-2012

Yeosu Port is the second fishing port of Korea. The port has an ideal environment for fishing, such as a large harbor and deep waters with many islands that form a natural breakwater. The port also acts as a tourist port for sightseeing Odongdo Island, Geumodo Island, and other nearby islands. With Jasan Park as a center point, a relatively new port called Bukhang Port is located to the north and an old port named Namhang Port is located to the southwest. The port area is lined with restaurants and a fisheries market that offer fresh seafood.

Jinnamgwan Hall (여수 진남관)

5.9Km 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.

Jwasuyeong Bridge (좌수영다리)

6.1Km 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.

Dolsandaegyo Bridge (돌산대교)

6.2Km 2022-05-12

3617-7, Dolsan-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-664-8978

Dolsandaegyo Bridge in Yeosu connects Dolsan Island to the mainland, and is a representative attraction of the city, lit up in many colored lights at night. The island of Dolsan is said to be a fortress in the ocean, and protected the nation from invaders and pirates during the Joseon dynasty. Construction on the bridge began in 1980 and was completed in 1984, with Dolsan Park being founded on the hilltop above the bridge in celebration of the bridge opening.

Yeosu Minam Cruise (여수 미남크루즈)

6.2Km 2024-02-20

3617-22 Dolsan-ro, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Yeosu Minam Cruise is a cruise ship that offers tours of Yeosu's major attractions from the sea. Built with Korean shipbuilding technology, it boasts a total of four decks and can accommodate up to 920 passengers. During the day, it operates the Seascape City Tour, allowing passengers to enjoy the scenic views of Yeosu's coastline. In the evening, it offers Night View Tour and Fireworks Tour.

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