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City in Jeonnam-Gwangju, South Korea
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Yeosu (여수,麗水, pronounced YUHsu) is a coastal city in South Jeolla province, South Korea. Yeosu is one of the country's most picturesque port cities especially at night. Famous for its seafood, beaches, flowers and marinas, it is developing as an international ocean resort and tourist destination and was selected as a host city for the 2012 World Expo in Yeosu Harbor.
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향일암
A beautiful temple-like hermitage with views of the sea and the scattered islands that make up Yeosu Peninsula. The hermitage itself is located up the sides of a cliff and the entire complex is connected by a series of very thin trails winding their way through tight caves and under twisted evergreen foliage. Rather claustrophobic, but unique making it one of Yeosu's must-see attractions. The symbol of the hermitage is the turtle, after the distinctive natural hexagonal pattern on the rocks resembling a turtle's shell. In accordance with this, the monks have crafted a veritable army of adorable little stone turtles large enough to perhaps take down Yeosu, should they so desire. Lies in a corner of the islands designated as a national park.
거북선
A full-sized replica of one of Admiral Yi's famed turtle ships. You can have a wander around the inside which is stuffed to the brim with some decidedly seasick looking mannequins acting out their daily routine. Situated just south of Dolsan bridge.
진남관
Korea's largest single-storey wooden pavilion. Has a small museum attached.
돌산대교
A beautiful bridge with changing lights at night and lots of seafood restaurants and romantic cafes around the area. Good place to see Yeosu's famed nightview. For even more striking nightview, climb up to Dolsan Park (돌산공원) when you cross the bridge.
해양수산과학관
Located on the thinnest part of Dolsan island, beside the main road.
서시장 (seoshijang)
Seo Market, located in Seogyo-dong, is the largest and traditional market in Yeosu for more than 100 years. It is a general market that sells various items such as marine products, clothing, and meat.
오동도
자산공원
View of Yeosu. Statue of Yi Sun Shin.
만성리
As the only black sand beach in Korea, Manseongri is the liveliest beach in Yeosu with lots of restaurants and cafes along the beach. Along the coast line between Manseongri and Yeosu train station is located Marae Tunnel, the only natural rock tunnel in Korea.
소호동
Has a yacht marina, various restaurants and cozy cafes along the coast.
Either leaving from Odongdo (오동도) or across Dolsan Bridge (돌산대교), there are dozens of different cruises hopping different islands in Hallyeo Ocean Park.
구봉산
디오션 리조트
Located in the latest and biggest resort in Yeosu, the Ocean Resort waterpark has dozens of indoor and outdoor pools and slides as well as spa, restaurants and shops.
₩10,000, clean taste and side dishes can be refilled.
거북선빵
This bakery is selling a special bread called Geobukseon bread and yuzu bread.
미소쌈밥
Famous Korean style restaurant, known by all cab drivers. Order jeyukbogeum (제육볶음), a marinated pork dish that you wrap in lettuce, served with many side dishes.
A foreign style "free house" bar, with free pool, darts, and foosball. Features many imported beers, including Guinness on tap. Many of Yeosu's expats hang here on weekends. Located in Yeocheon, near Hobak Night Club and Turtle Park
터틀빈
"Coconut coffee" in the cafe is a famous signature menu in Yeosu.
스포렉스
A gym on the 4th floor of Yeoseodong's main nightlife strip with a tiny jjimjilbang attached. Has showers instead of a spa and limited lockers, but the sleeping room upstairs is quite pleasant. Being a smaller establishment, one can expect a bit better night's sleep and greater chances of successfully nabbing a sleeping mat and headrest cube.
Ocean view rooms near Soho-dong yacht marina
Facilies include sky lounge and business center.
Reviews mention noisy rooms and weak water pressure, but otherwise a decent hotel.
Offers condominium style rooms and other facilities. Located in Soho-dong, the resort overlooks yacht marina and its own waterpark.
Yeosu has one E-Mart, located across the street from the Yeosu Bus Terminal (터미널). There is a McDonald's inside.
There are two Lotte Mart locations in Yeosu: Lotte Mart (Yeocheon 여천) in Seowon-dong, and Lotte Mart (Yeosu) in Guk-dong (국동).
By bus
The express bus terminal (고속버스터미널) is connected to most bus routes across Korea. From Yeosu, it takes 5½ hours to Seoul (Central City terminal) and 2 hours to Gwangju, former capital of South Jeolla.
By train
Yeosu has two train stations.
By bus
The bus system is very convenient, but a little difficult to utilize.
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