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Address

61-11, Odongdo-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
전라남도 여수시 오동도로 61-11 (수정동)

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-660-1111

Operating Hours

10:00-19:00 (Last admission 1 hour before closing)

Closed

N/A (Open all year round)

Length of Tour

Approx. 2 hours

• Information
  Introduction
  Hanhwa Aqua Planet Yeosu is the second largest aquarium in Korea and is a landmark of the southern province with a record of about 1 million visitors every year. There are approximately 34,000 marine organisms of about 280 species including rare animals such as beluga (white whale) and baikal seal.
  
  Structure Size
  Total Floor Area 16,400㎡ (1F 4,116㎡, 2F 5,460㎡, 3F 4,500㎡, 4F 2,424㎡)
  Building Area 6,534㎡, Scale 6,030t
  
  Maximum Occupancy
  1,400 people
  
  Program Information
  [Program Schedule]
  Aqua Fantasy Show, Main Feeding, Beluga Ecology Presentation, Raccoon Ecology Presentation, Penguin Ecology Presentation, Baikal Seal Ecology Presentation, Seal & Sea Lion Ecology Presentation, Piranha Ecology Presentation
  
  Age Limit for Activities
  Open to visitors of all ages
  
  Exhibition Hall Information
  [2nd Floor Exhibition Areas]
  - Alive Museum: Trick art that brings drawings into live just like magic
  - 4D: An experience hall where you can experience 3D images and motions
  [3rd Floor Exhibition Areas]
  - Marine Life: An exhilarating place to experience star animals such as belugas, baikal seal, harbor seal, penguin, raccoon and sea lions, and learn about their behavior!
  - Ocean Life: Meet marine organisms from the five oceans in a 360-degree dome tank recreating the vast sea behind an acrylic window.
  - Aqua Forest: Display of the Amazon forests under natural light together with an eco-friendly solar energy zone and an experience zone
  [4th Floor Exhibition Areas]
  - Marine Life performance stands
  
  Admission / Participation Fees
  [BIG3] Aquarium + Alive Museum + 4D
  Adults (ages 20 and above) - Individuals 31,000 won / Group 25,000 won (20 people or more)
  Teenagers (ages 14-19) - Individuals 28,000 won / Group 23,000 won (20 people or more)
  Children (ages 3-13) - Individual 25,000 won / Group 21,000 won (20 people or more)
  
  [BIG2 A] Aquarium+Alive Museum
  Adults (ages 20 and above) - Individual 28,000 won / Group 23,000 won (20 people or more)
  Teenagers (ages 14-19) - Individual 25,500 won / Group 21,000 won (20 people or more)
  Children (ages 3-13) -Individual 23,000 won / Group 19,000 won (20 people or more)
  
  [BIG2 B] Aquarium+4D
  Adults (ages 20 and above) - Individuals 25,000 won / Group 21,000 won (20 people or more)
  Teenagers (ages 14-19) - Individuals 22,500 won / Group 19,000 won (20 people or more)
  Children (ages 3-13) - Individuals 20,000 won / Group 17,000 won (20 people or more)
  
  ※ Free admission for children below 3 years old. (proof of identification required)
  
  Discount Information
  15% discount for people with disabilities.
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available (Please use parking lot at Expo Ocean Park)
  * No parking allowed within Aqua Planet Yeosu building compound
  
  Parking Fee
  Sedans (based on time): 300 won per 10 min. / time limited to 10,000 won per day
  Bus (flat rate): 10,000 won per day / allowed to re-enter once
  
  Reservations
  No reservations required (Exception: Phone inquiries required for group visitors)
  
  General Overview
  Inquiries: +82-61-660-1122
  
  Homepage
  www.aquaplanet.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Jasan Park (자산공원)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Parks
    Yeosu City is nestled on the Yeosu Peninsula and the areas of Yeosu-si, Yeoncheon-si and Yeocheon-gun, which all have the same first character ‘려(麗) (ryeo)’ wer...

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    Expo Ocean Park (엑스포해양공원)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Parks
    Expo Ocean Park is where one can stroll along the sea, where the waterfront park is located close by, take part in dynamic marine leisure sports program, watch ...

  • 

    Odongdo Island (오동도)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Seasides/ Beaches/ Islands
    Despite being an island off the coast, visitors can simply walk along the breakwater installed from Yeosu Port all the way to Odongdo Island. There are 70 speci...

  • 

    Jinnamgwan Hall (여수 진남관)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Jinnamgwan Hall (National Treasure No. 304) was the naval base of Jeolla-do Province during the Joseon Dynasty. Admiral Yi Sun-shin used this site as his headqu...

  • 

    Yeosu Ocean Railbike (여수해양레일바이크)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Compound Leisure Sports
    Yeosu Ocean Railbike is comprised of a 3.5 kilometer-long open track that follows the rocky coast of Yeosu. Passing through the open air as well as a ...

• Accommodation

  • 

    Matthieu Yeosu (마띠유호텔 여수)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    ‘Matthieu’ means ‘a gift from god’. Matthieu Hotel – Yeosu is located in front of Yeosu-Expo Station and the venue for Yeosu Expo and Odong-do Island. Visitors ...

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    Hotel Chambord (샹보르 관광호텔)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Hotel Chambord is located in Yeosu-si in the beautiful province of Gyeonggi-do. Guests can enjoy quality services and facilities at the hotel while observing th...

  • 

    The MVL Hotel Yeosu (엠블호텔 여수)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    MVL stands for Most Valuable Life, and signifies offering guests accomodations that allow them to experience the true value of life. The five star hotel is...

  • 

    Yeosu Beach Pension - Goodstay (여수비치펜션 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Every room at Yeosu Beach Pension offers a full open view of the sea, which is just another reason to look forward to your trip to exciting Yeosu. There are kit...

  • 

    Elena Hotel - Goodstay (엘레나호텔 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Elena Hotel, located in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, is the perfect place to stay for a business trip or that long-awaited, much-postponed vacation. You will be greeted...

• Restaurants
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• Shopping

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    Yeosu Specialty Seafood Market (여수 종합수산시장)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Traditional Markets
    Yeosu Specialty Seafood Market is lined with small shops and restaurants serving seafood dishes using fresh fish caught from the southern coast. In order to mai...

  • 

    E-MART - Yeosu Branch (이마트 - 여수점)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Discount Shops
    E-MART Yeosu is located near the Yeocheon Industrial Complex, the commercial center of Yeosu. It is the first large discount retail store in the city. It offers...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Train]
  Take a train from Yongsan Station to Yeosu-Expo Station.
  - Walk for about 10-15 minutes to arrive at Hanhwa Aqua Planet Yeosu.
  
  [Bus]
  From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take a bus bound for Yeosu.
  - From Yeosu Bus Terminal, take Bus No. 111 at the bus stop in front the terminal and get off at Yeosu High School Bus Stop. (Estimated travel time: 23 min)