Yeosu 여수

Yeosu City

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Manseong-ri Beach 만성리 해수욕장

This beach is famous for its black sand. There is an annual event known as “the day the black sand opens its eyes” that takes place around late May or early June.

• Address: 85-5 Manheung-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
• Tel: 061-690-7547
• *Free admission
• Operation time: June – August
• Bus stop: From Gwangcheon Bus Terminal (U-square), take a direct bus to Yeosu (the ride takes approx. 2 hrs). From Yeosu Local Bus Station, take bus 1, 6 or 7 for 10 minutes to reach Manseong-ri Beach. (please check U-square bus website)

Dolsan Bridge 돌산대교

Combined with the glittering downtown lights, the nighttime illumination of the Dolsan Bridge, which changes every quarter hour, creates a wonderful nightscape reflection on the sea. The bridge exhibits a brilliant array of colors that look just like watercolor paints. It is hard not to get in a romantic mood when gazing out at Yeosu Harbor.

• Address: 816 Udu-ri, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
• Tel: 061-644-8431
• Car: From Gwangju Yeosu Bus Terminal, take the right-hand road at the Cross Country Bus Terminal and go 4 km on National Highway 17 –  Seogyo-dong Rotary - Namsan-dong Fisheries Market – Dolsan Bridge

Odongdo Island 오동도

The island where a magnificent sight of blooming red camellia flowers and beautiful trees and rock formations unfolds

• Address: 1-11 Sujeong-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
• Tel: 061-690-7303
• Car: Gwangju Honam Expressway – Suncheon IC Yeosu - Yeosu Station  - Odongdo Island

Gyeongdo Floating Pension 경도 수상팬션

Five pensions (upscale minbak) on the sea and barges allow visitors to go fishing from a floating pension. With pay-as-you-go fishing, these domed pensions can be compared to ordinary pensions: They are equipped with showers, a refrigerator, air conditioning, and running water.

• Address: Gyong-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
• Tel: 061-666-0043
• Fee: 100,000~140,000won (for 3~4 group)
• Car: Gwangju - Honam Expressway Suncheon IC - Yeosu Terminal - Cross Country Bus Terminal - right-hand road – Turn right at Seogyo-dong Rotary - Turn left at the T-junction in front of Gukdong Kwangju Bank - Gyeongdo Island Ferry Terminal at the Gukdong Fishing Port Complex

Soho Yacht Complex소호 요트경기장

• Address: 502-2 Soho-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
• Tel: 061-683-4511
• *For more information on admission fees for various water sports activities, please contact the stadium directly.
• Bus stop: From Gwangcheon Bus Terminal (U-square), take a direct bus to Yeosu (the ride is approx. 2 hrs). (please check U-square bus website)
• By car: Gwangju - Dongrim I.C - Honam Expressway - Gokseong I.C - Suncheon I.C - National Hwy #17 - Yeosu City Hall – Yongju-ri - Soho Yacht Complex

Yeosu City Tour Bus:

• Depart: In front of Yeosu Station
• Frequency: Once a day
• Time: 10:30 a.m. – 18:00 p.m. (Time may subject to change during winter time (November – February))
• Fare: Adult: 4,000 won; Elementary-Middle-High School student: 1,500 won; Disabled-Military-Senior Citizen: 3,000 won (Entrance fee to the attractions and leisure expenses of personal use are excluded)
• Reservation Method: Yeosu City homepage -> Culture and Tourism (문화관광)-> City Tour (시티투어) -> Online Reservation (온라인예약)

For more information, please check http://tour.yeosu.go.kr or call Odong tour 오동관광 061-666-1202~2