Gukdonghang Port (국동항)

Gukdonghang Port (국동항)

Gukdonghang Port is a natural fishing port in Yeosu, surrounded by Islands, which protects it from the strong winds and waves. It serves as a key seafood hub of Yesou and plays an important role in regional development. Located next to the port, Gukdonghang Subyeon Park is a serene retreat place, popular among locals. With palm trees, green lawns, and lots of benches, it is a perfect place for a stroll or to spend some peaceful time. At the end of the park, visitors can enjoy a nice sea breeze with a beautiful view of the Yesou Sea and try various treats at food trucks.

– Address : 116 Eohangdanji-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-1899-2012

– Parking
Available (Free)

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
Open 24 hr

– Admission Fees
Free

– Restrooms
Available

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Lotte Mart – Yeosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 여수점)

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⊙ Gyeongdo Hoegwan Main Branch (경도회관 본점)

– Tel
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.” 

⊙ Hanilgwan (한일관)

– Homepage
http://www.ys-hanilgwan.com

Hanilgwan is a restaurant in Yeosu known for its seafood set menu. It offers delicious and nutritious korean table d’hote made with freshly caught seafood from the waters of Yeosu. The signature menu is the haesanmul jeongsik (seafood set menu), served in three courses. The first course includes sliced raw fish and chilled salads, the second course includes braised and grilled dishes, and the third course is the main meal.

⊙ Yeosu Minam Cruise (여수 미남크루즈)

– Homepage
www.minamcruise.com/

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.

⊙ Dolsandaegyo Bridge (돌산대교)

– Homepage
tour.yeosu.go.kr

– Tel
+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 Fish Market (여수수산시장)

– Homepage
blog.naver.com/dion0007

With a 50-year history, Yeosu Fish Market, the largest of Yeosu’s three major seafood markets, retains the familiar charm of a traditional market while offering a pleasant, modernized setting with renovation work completed in 2011. The market epitomizes both tradition and modernity. Here, visitors can find fish species rarely seen in capital-area markets such as snailfish (Mulmegi), rockfish (Bollak), and Spanish mackerel for sashimi—all at affordable prices. The market is divided into three main sections of live fish, dried seafood, and food items. The live fish section uses clean seawater drawn from a dedicated seawater pipeline 400 meters deep, ensuring the freshness of its offerings. The dried seafood section features products processed and sun-dried in sea breeze at an on-site facility located on the market’s rooftop. In the food item section, visitors can purchase local specialties such as Yeosu-style gat kimchi and salted seafood. The night market features a variety of fresh seafood-based street foods, attracting crowds. Since the launch of the Viking Night Market in 2016, the area has become even livelier, packed with attractions to see and enjoy.

⊙ Yeosu Maritime Cable Car (여수 해상케이블카)

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– Homepage
www.yeosucablecar.com

– Tel
+82-61-664-7301

Yeosu Maritime Cable Car is the first of its kind in Korea, connecting Dolsan Island and the mainland over the ocean. Passengers can choose between the standard cabins and crystal cabins. In particular, crystal cabins allow passengers to observe the ocean below ones feet, experiencing the thrill of being suspended in mid-air through its transparent flooring.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm
This is the place where Wanna One’s Jaehwan visited with Yoon Jisung as a part of the web series “Paljjangzgram.” The two listened to music with Bluetooth connection in the cable car and drew each others’ portraits, and Jisung expressed his thanks for the invitation, saying, “Thank you for bringing me along, and I think I will never forget this memory.”

⊙ Olivia Lauren – Yeosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리비아로렌(여수))

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⊙ Dolsan Park (돌산공원)

– Homepage
tour.yeosu.go.kr

– Tel
+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.