Yeosu

Top Attractions in Yeosu

Odongdo Island (오동도)

An island connected to the mainland by a breakwater for easy access. In spring (December to April), red camellia flowers tint the entire island, earning it the nickname 'Camellia Island.' With plenty to see like the lighthouse and musical fountain, it is loved as a walking spot reachable by cruise ship or cable car.

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Yeosu Maritime Cable Car (여수해상케이블카)

The first maritime sightseeing cable car in Korea, crossing over the sea between Yeosu Jasan Park and Dolsan Park. It offers a panoramic view of Yi Sun-sin Bridge and the Yeosu night sea. Taking the crystal cabin with a transparent floor allows you to enjoy the sea scenery right under your feet, a representative experience course in Yeosu.

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Cafe de Mongdol (카페드몽돌)

A large 3-story ocean view cafe in front of Museulmok Beach, inspired by 'Mongdol' (round pebbles). The 'Stairway to Heaven' photo zone on the rooftop is famous as an authentication shot spot for families and groups. Visiting at sunset offers an even more beautiful view.

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Cheongjeong Gejangchon (청정게장촌)

A representative Yeosu Gejang (marinated crab) restaurant selected by the Blue Ribbon Survey for 11 consecutive years. It features a set menu with soy sauce and spicy marinated crabs made from fresh Yeosu stone crabs, accompanied by braised cutlassfish. With a large free parking lot, it is a convenient gourmet course for group visits.

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Samhak-jib (삼학집)

The oldest restaurant in Yeosu with an 80-year tradition spanning three generations since 1947. Their Seodae-hoe (raw ginger crested dory) salad, seasoned with makgeolli vinegar fermented for over a year, is a refreshing local delicacy counted as one of the '10 Tastes of Yeosu,' offering a taste of Yeosu's representative flavors.

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Romantic Pocha Street (낭만포차거리)

A representative night view spot in Yeosu made famous by the song 'Yeosu Night Sea.' Dozens of street stalls in front of Jongpo Marine Park light up red and serve dishes made with freshly caught seafood. The coastal night view enjoyed with busking performances is popular as a romantic evening course.

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Hyangiram Hermitage (향일암)

A temple situated on the rocky cliffs of Geumosan Mountain, said to have been founded by Monk Wonhyo during the Baekje Dynasty in 644. It is famous for its unique pilgrimage path that requires passing through seven stone passages, including the Haetalmun (Gate of Deliverance), which is a narrow gap between rocks. It is one of the top sunrise spots over the South Sea, attracting crowds on New Year's Day. The view of the Dadohae archipelago from the meditation seat is a must-see.

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Recommended Routes in Yeosu

Yeosu Sea View Course

Walk through Odongdo Island filled with camellias, and then take the first maritime cable car in Korea to look down at Yi Sun-sin Bridge and the Yeosu night sea under your feet.

  1. 1Odongdo Island (오동도)
  2. 2Yeosu Maritime Cable Car (여수해상케이블카)

Yeosu Gourmet & Night View Course

Enjoy leisure at an ocean view cafe at Museulmok Beach, visit Yeosu's representative Gejang and 80-year-old Seodae-hoe salad restaurants, and finish the day at Romantic Pocha Street, made famous by the song 'Yeosu Night Sea.'

  1. 1Cafe de Mongdol (카페드몽돌)
  2. 2Cheongjeong Gejangchon (청정게장촌)
  3. 3Samhak-jib (삼학집)
  4. 4Romantic Pocha Street (낭만포차거리)

Yeosu Hyangiram Sunrise Course

A course to admire the Dadohae view and sunrise after passing through narrow stone passages at Hyangiram, a temple on the rocky cliffs of Geumosan Mountain.

  1. 1Hyangiram Hermitage (향일암)