Bongsan Gejang Baekban Street (봉산게장백반거리)

Bongsan Gejang Baekban Street (봉산게장백반거리)

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Yeosu is known as a paradise for food lovers, offering a wide variety of dishes. The representative dish of the Yeosu region, dolgejang baekban (marinated crab set menu), is considered one of the top ten delicacies of Yeosu, along with grilled eel, braised hairtail, and the traditional Yeosu set meal. The main ingredient used in crab marinated in soy sauce is the snow crab and freshwater crab known locally as dolga or banjanggae.

Bongsan-dong has many fishing boats arriving directly from the nearby sea, making it a region rich in seafood throughout the year. As more restaurants specializing in marinated crab dish opened, the area became known as Crab Alley. Over time, the street developed into a concentrated dining area dedicated to this dish, attracting tourists eager to taste it. In 2009, it was officially designated as Bongsan Gejang Baekban Street.

Noteworthy attractions near the Bongsan-dong Gejang Baekban Street includes a lakeside park located a 4-minute drive away and the Yeosu Specialty Seafood Market, which is about a 7-minute drive away.

– Address : Bongsan-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

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⊙ Hotel Kenny Yeosu (호텔케니여수)

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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.

⊙ Gyeongdo Hoegwan Main Branch (경도회관 본점)

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⊙ Yeosugu Port (여수구항)

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⊙ Yi Sunsin Square (이순신광장)

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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. 

⊙ Dolsandaegyo Bridge (돌산대교)

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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)

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⊙ Jinnamgwan Hall (여수 진남관)

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⊙ Jwasuyeong Bridge (좌수영다리)

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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.

⊙ Goso-dong Mural Village (고소동 천사벽화마을)

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Goso-dong Mural Village, located on a hill with a panoramic view of the sea, is filled with various murals on walls and pavements depicting Yeosu’s history, culture, and daily life. The village is 1,004 meters long, earning the name “Cheonsa (Angel) Mural Village” because “1,004” sounds like “angel” in Korean. The area features cafés, photo spots, a live performance zone, Moonlight Gallery, and the Yi Sun-Sin Tactical Kite Museum. At Opodae Park, there is an observation deck offering a stunning view of the Yeosu cityscape.