Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions (우수영관광지)

Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions (우수영관광지)

– Homepage
tour.haenam.go.kr

– Tel
+82-61-530-5541

Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions area became a national tourist site in 1986, and Memorial Park of Admiral Yi was added in 1991, serving as an educational site. The area overlooks Uldolmok, and features a shrine from the past that commemorates the great victory that was achieved by Admiral Yi Sun-Sin in the Battle of Myeongnyang (1597) and a large geobukbae (turtle ship). The area hosts a history festival every October and covers many history-related experience programs throughout the year.

– Address : 12, Gwangwang leisure-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do

※ Presentation Information
– Age Range
Open to visitors of all age

– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-530-5541

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
09:00-18:00

– Tour Course Information
[Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions area]

Haenam-eup – Hwangsan-myeon Haenam Uhangri Dinosaur Museum – Munnae-myeon Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions – Hwawon-myeon Oceano Tourism Complex (Hwawon Tourism Complex) – Mokpo-si

– Admission Fees
Free

– Restrooms
Available

– Reservation Info. for Foreigners
Phone reservation available (Haenam-gun Tourism Office +82-61-530-5918~9)

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Jindodaegyo Bridge (진도대교)

– Homepage
www.jindo.go.kr

– Tel
+82-1588-9601

Jindodaegyo Bridge measures 484 meters in length and 11.7 meters in x_width, and is located between Nokjin-ri, Gunnae-myeon, Jindo-gun and Hak-dong, Munnae-myeon, Haenam-gun on National Road No. 18. The bridge has been a popular tourist attraction since its completion on October 18, 1984. On December 15, 2005, the second Jindo Bridge opened, from which visitors can observe breathtaking sunsets and evening views while enjoying the fantastic nearby sceneries. Uldolmok, a passage to the West Sea, is a strait between Haenam and Jindo. Uldolmok is also known as the location of Myeongnyang Daecheop, one of the three major naval battles won by Admiral Yi Sun-sin. The x_width of the strait is only 294 meters, which is similar to that of the Hangang River. Jindodaegyo Bridge is the most accessible gateway to Jindo Island, a place with many local specialties and unique cultural arts.

⊙ Jindo Tower (진도타워)

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– Homepage
www.jindo.go.kr

Jindo Tower, located on top of Manggeumsan Mountain near the Jindo Bridge, has become a popular tourist attraction among international visitors and Korean tourists alike. The tower was built in recognition of Jindo residents who aided General Admiral Yi Sun-sin in winning the battle of Myeongnyang Daecheop against the Japanese invasion. The tower has various convenience facilities, including a restaurant and a café, allowing visitors to have a comfortable trip while taking in the beautiful surrounding view.