Cheongwansan Provincial Park (천관산도립공원) – Homepage www.jangheung.go.kr – Tel +82-61-867-7075 Cheongwansan Provincial Park is located on Cheongwansan Mountain, which is considered one of the best mountains in southwest Korea, along with Jirisan, Naejangsan, Wolchulsan and Naebyeonsan mountains. The name of Cheongwan comes from the fact that the surrounding boulders resemble a thorny crown worn by…
Dolsanhang Port (돌산항) – Tel +82-61-659-5696 Dolsanhang Port is located on Dolsando Island in Gunnae-ri, Yeosu-si. It is a famous market for live fresh fish and a distribution center for seafood in the area. Yeosu local seafoods such as cuttlefish, octopus, and rock bream are available, however only wholesale auction is available. Regular visitors must…
Nohwado Island (노화도) – Homepage www.wando.go.kr/tour – Tel +82-61-550-5152 Nohwado Island, a stopping point en route to Bogildo Island, is well known for its abalone and mussel production. The island produces 70% of Korea’s cultivated abalone, and offers seashell harvesting programs. Other attractions include Nohwa Red Sea, Geuknaksa Temple, and the 450-year-old hackberry tree. –…
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…