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• Information
  Introduction
  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) (ryeo)’ were combined as one into Yeosu-si as of April, 1998.
  
  Located at the entrance of the breakwater of Odongdo Island, Jasan Park embraces the South Sea.
  Thousands of evergreen trees and flowering plants spread out over the wide flats when approaching the peak by the steep staircase. The park has a 15 meter-high Yi Sun-sin statue, built in 1967 to honor his birth along with Jinnamje Festival, Jasangak, Chunghontop (memorial tower) and a fair view with a refreshing sea breeze. In addition, Ilchuljeong, Sunrise Arbor which was constructed in 1998, is beloved as a resting spot by many visitors.
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Admission Fees
  Free
  
  Available Facilities
  Fitness facilities, pergola, benches, grass field, walking path, etc.
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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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...

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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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    Hanhwa Aqua Planet Yeosu (아쿠아플라넷 여수)

    Region : Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do
    Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
    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 a...

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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...

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    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...

• Accommodation

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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...

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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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    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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    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...

• 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...

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    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 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...

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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
  [Bus]
  From Central City Terminal or Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus to Yeosu Intercity Bus Terminal.
  From Yeosu Intercity Bus Terminal Bus Stop, take Bus No. 333 and get off at Odongdo Entrance Bus Stop.
  Walk for approx. 300 m.
  
  

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