Dangmeori Hamo Street (당머리하모거리)
Dangmeori Hamo Street (당머리하모거리)
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Among the various types of conger eel, chamjangeo is best known as hamo, the variety traditionally enjoyed as shabu-shabu. The term originates from Japan, where the eel earned its name for its tendency to bite aggressively. The conger eel is at its best from mid-April to late October, when it has fully built up nutrients in the clean waters of Korea’s southern coast. Due to its rich protein content, it is prepared in a wide variety of dishes, including shabu-shabu, salt-grilled eel, soybean paste–grilled eel, cold raw fish soup (mulhoe), and spicy gochujang-marinated grilled eel. Whole grilled hamo with soybean paste is considered a true delicacy among delicacies.
Yeosu is a port city where eels are abundantly caught and eel dishes are especially popular. In summer, gaetjangeo dishes, particularly those made with hamo, are sold at around 50 restaurants. Although hamo is also available in other parts of Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, such as Goheung and Wando, Yeosu’s Hamo Street is the most famous. Hamo Street is a seaside alley lined with specialty restaurants serving hamo shabu-shabu and fresh sashimi. The Namsan Park nearby offers a pleasant place for a light walk after a meal.
– Address : 29-1 Namsannam 1-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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⊙ Dolsan Park (돌산공원)
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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.
⊙ Gukdonghang Port (국동항)
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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.
⊙ Yeosugu Port (여수구항)
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Yeosu Port is the second fishing port of Korea. The port has an ideal environment for fishing, such as a large harbor and deep waters with many islands that form a natural breakwater. The port also acts as a tourist port for sightseeing Odongdo Island, Geumodo Island, and other nearby islands. With Jasan Park as a center point, a relatively new port called Bukhang Port is located to the north and an old port named Namhang Port is located to the southwest. The port area is lined with restaurants and a fisheries market that offer fresh seafood.
⊙ Gyeongdo Hoegwan Main Branch (경도회관 본점)
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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.”
⊙ 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.
⊙ 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.
⊙ 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.
⊙ Hamel Lighthouse (하멜등대)
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One of the actual locations that served as a backdrop for the drama ” Behind Your Touch,” this lighthouse, named after Hendrick Hamel, the author of “Hamel’s Journal and a Voyage to Lilliput,” is situated at the end of the breakwater in Yeosu Harbor Marine Park.
⊙ Romantic Cart Bars (낭만포차거리)
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Romantic Cart Bars is a street located under the Yeosu Geobukseon Bridge, where numerous food trucks gather. Eighteen food trucks offer a variety of signature dishes made with seafood. Popular among tourists, visitors can enjoy delicious food while admiring the night view of Yeosu’s sea and the bridge. Nearby attractions include the Hamel Lighthouse and the Yeosu Maritime Cable Car.
◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – variety show “Dancing Queens on the Road”
One of the performance stages featured in the show “Dancing Queens on the Road” is Yeosu’s Romantic Cart Bars, a street serving fresh seafood dishes with the view of the night sea in Yeosu. Busking and other performances add the romantic flair that Yeosu is known for.
