Jinnamgwan Hall (여수 진남관) – Homepage tour.yeosu.go.kr www.cha.go.kr – Tel +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…
Hataedo Island (하태도) – Tel +82-61-243-2171 Hataedo Island is known to be first settled by Park Haeng-seo from the Miryang Park family when he moved out from Daeheuksando Island. The island was given its name for being the southernmost island among three clustered islands that produce abundant edible seaweed. Besides the diverse fish that inhabit…
Manseong-ri Black Sand Beach (만성리 검은모래해변) – Homepage tour.yeosu.go.kr – Tel +82-61-651-4525 Manseong-ri Black Sand Beach is located 3 kilometers to the north along the coastal road from Yeosu EXPO Station. The beach, 540 meters in length and 25 meters in x_width, has an average water temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. The black sand is…
Damyang Resort Spa (담양리조트 온천) – Homepage www.damyangresort.com – Tel +82-61-380-5111 Damyang Resort is a large resort complex comprised of a hotel, spa, arboretum, and event plaza. The spa is spread over a ground floor and basement floor, with both men’s and women’s pools, as well as many event pools and an open-air hot spring….
Expo Ocean Park (엑스포해양공원) – Homepage www.expo2012.kr – Tel +82-1577-2012 Expo Ocean Park offers waterfront walking paths for strolls along the sea. Visitors can also take part in dynamic marine leisure sports programs or watch the multimedia BIG-O Show. In addition, the establishment offers facilities such as exhibition halls and seminar rooms that can hold…
Seonamsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (선암사 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) – Homepage www.templestay.comkb3.templestay.comwww.suncheon.go.kr/tour – Tel +82-61-754-6250 Seonamsa is a beautiful temple located at the east end of Jogyesan Mountain. The distance between the entrance and the temple site is approximately one kilometer. The temple site is nestled within a lush forest of diverse trees that are hundreds…
Soswaewon Garden (담양 소쇄원) – Homepage www.soswaewon.co.kr – Tel +82-61-381-0115 Soswaewon Garden is a private garden from the Joseon period where Korea’s traditional beauty is preserved. It was built by Yang San-Bo (1503-1557) after he gave up his success when his mentor Jo Gwang-Jo (1482-1519) was killed during political strife. Soswaewon Garden presents itself as…
Damyang Meta Provence (담양 메타프로방스) – Homepage metaprovence.co.kr – Tel +82-61-383-1710 Meta Provence is a tourist complex located in Damyang, Jeollanam-do, which attracts approximately 5 million tourists a year, and is located right next to Damyang Metasequoia-lined Road, once selected as one of Korea’s most beautiful tree-lined roads. It has an atmosphere just like that…
Jasan Park (자산공원) – Homepage tour.yeosu.go.kr – Tel +82-61-659-4627 Located on the Yeosubando Peninsula, the city of Yeosu is made up of three historic areas that share the Sino-Korean character “Ryeo” (beautiful: 麗) in their names, namely Yeosu-si, Yeocheon-si, and Yeocheon-gun. The trio was integrated and became one city in April of 1998. Jasan Park…
Gwangyang Wine Cave (광양와인동굴) – Homepage www.wmuseum.co.kr/main Opened in July 2017, the Gwangyang Wine Cave has transformed the historic Gwangyang Steel Cargo Transportation Tunnel into an immersive wine and cultural experience. Spanning 301 meters in length, 4.5 meters in x_width, and 6 meters in x_height, this unique space aims to introduce the world of wine…