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• Information
  Introduction
  Hanhwa Aqua Planet Yeosu is the second largest aquarium in Korea and the first to be built entirely aboveground. Opened in 2012 with the Yeosu World Expo, the aquarium is an environmentally friendly building, using solar power for most of its energy use. The aquarium is divided into different sections such as Ocean Life, Marine Life, and Aqua Forest, as well as a hands-on experience zone. There are approximately 55,000 marine animals of about 300 species including rare animals such as beluga (white whale) and baikal seal living in the aquarium.
  
  Structure Size
  Total floor area: 16,400 ㎡ (1F: 4,116 ㎡, 2F: 5,460 ㎡, 3F: 4,500 ㎡, 4F: 2,424 ㎡)
  Building area: 6,534 ㎡ / Total aquarium volume: 6,030 tons
  
  Maximum Occupancy
  1,400 people
  
  Age Limit for Activities
  Open to visitors of all ages
  
  Exhibition Hall Information
  [3F Exhibition Hall] Marine Life
  [2F Exhibition Hall] Aqua Forest, Marine Life, Ocean Life
  [1F Exhibition Hall] Ticket Box, AR Trick Art Museum, 5D Experience, gift shop, food court, cafe
  
  Subsidiary Facilities
  Food court, gift shop, cafeteria, storage lockers, ATM
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Admission / Participation Fees
  [Admission] Adults 35,000 won / Teenagers & Senior citizens 32,000 won / Children 29,000 won
  [Admission + 5D Theater] Adults 42,000 won / Teenagers & Senior citizens 38,000 won / Children 34,000 won
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available (Expo Ocean Park Parking Lot)
  * No parking allowed within Aqua Planet Yeosu building compound
  
  Parking Fee
  Sedans (based on time): 300 won every 10 min / max charge of 10,000 won per day
  Bus (flat rate): 10,000 won per day / allowed to re-enter once
  
  Reservations
  Phone reservation required for groups
  
  Homepage
  www.aquaplanet.co.kr
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Jasan Park (자산공원)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Parks
    The city of Yeosu 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) (rye...

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    Nangman Pocha (낭만포차)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Others
    Nangman Pocha (romance street stalls) offers 18 different resturants that provides various type of food while enjoying the beautiful nightscape of Yeosu and exc...

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    Expo Ocean Park (엑스포해양공원)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Parks
    Expo Ocean Park offers waterfront walking paths for strolls along the sea. Visitors can also take part in dynamic marine leisure sports programs or watch the mu...

  • 

    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...

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    Jinnamgwan Hall (여수 진남관)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Jinnamgwan Hall (National Treasure No. 304) is located at the site of the Jeolla Province naval base during the Joseon dynasty. At that time, it was a watchtowe...

• Accommodation

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    Venezia Hotel & Resort Yeosu [Korea Quality] / 여수 베네치아 호텔앤리조트 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Condominium
    Yeosu Venezia Hotel & Resort, located 5 minutes from Yeosu Expo Station, is also located in the center of abundant Yeosu attractions such as Odongdo Island, Han...

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    Matthieu Yeosu (마띠유호텔 여수)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Matthieu Yeosu is located in front of Yeosu-Expo Station and the venue for the Yeosu Expo. Nearby tourist attractions include Chungminsa Temple, Jinnamgwan Hall...

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    BACKPACKERS IN YEOSU [Korea Quality] / 백패커스인여수 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Guest House
    This guesthouse is located only five min by car from Yeosu-Expo Station and Yeosu Bus Terminal. Its bright yellow facade is actually a rather well-known sight a...

  • 

    Hotel Chambord (샹보르 관광호텔)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Hotel Chambord is located approximately 1.5 kilometers away from Yeosu Expo Station and 10 minutes by taxi from Yeosu Bus Terminal. Nearby attractions include O...

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    Sono Calm Yeosu (소노캄 여수(구 엠블호텔 여수))

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Sono Calm Yeosu is located within the Yeosu World Expo complex on Odongdo Island in Yeosu. The resort is dedicated to providing an accommodation that is worth a...

• Restaurants

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    Samhakjip (삼학집)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Korean Food
    A restaurant with over 70 years of tradition in Yeosu. The best menu at this restaurant is sliced raw tongue sole salad. This seafood restaurant is located in Y...

  • 

    Daeseong Sikdang (대성식당)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Korean Food
    A restaurant frequently featured in Korean gourmet programs. This seafood restaurant is located in Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do. The most famous menu is sliced raw se...

  • 

    Jinnam Hoetjip (진남횟집)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Korean Food
    It is a place where you can eat fresh seafood in a variety of ways. This seafood restaurant is located in Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do. The most famous menu is sliced...

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    Daeseong Hanbangsuyuk Gukbap (대성한방수육국밥)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Korean Food
    A restaurant known for rice soup made with herbal broth. The best menu at this restaurant is pork and rice soup. A rice soup specialty restaurant located in Yeo...

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    Dongbaek Hansik (동백한식)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Korean Food
    A restaurant that’s well-known among tourists. The best menu at this restaurant is marinated crab set menu. This Korean table d'hote restaurant is located in Ye...

• 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 dishes using fresh seafood caught from the southern coast. In order to maintain...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Train]
  Take a train from Yongsan Station to Yeosu-Expo Station.
  Walk for approx. 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.
  
  

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