Yeosu Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
City in South Korea
About Yeosu
The city of Yeosu consists of the Yeosu peninsula and 317 islands (49 inhabited, 268 uninhabited) with population of 300,000. Yeosu is a city of history and loyalty where the headquarters of South Jeolla Province Navy Base was located, and the Great Admiral Yi Sun Shin invented the Geobukseon or "a turtle ship" to save the country while serving as the Navy Commander when Japan invaded Korea in 16th century. Lying about midway along the southern coast of South Korea, Yeosu has cool summers and mild winters thanks to the sea wind and warm current. Its blessed ocean climate also brings Yeosu relatively longer springs and autumns than other regions. Yeosu is fairly spread out with many districts each segregated by mountains or ocean. The main CBD centered around Jungang-dong and the harbor ove
Top Attractions in Yeosu
Explore the best things to see and do in Yeosu:
- ★Dolsan bridge
- ★Hyangiram Hermitage
- ★Jasan Park
- ★Jinnamgwan
- ★Manseongri Black Sand Beach
- ★Maritime Fisheries and Science Museum
- ★Mount Gubong
- ★Ocean Cruise
Where to Eat in Yeosu
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Geobuksun bakery
- 🍴Miso Ssambap
- 🍴Rotary Restaurant
Where to Stay in Yeosu
- 🏨Belagio Tourist Hotel
- 🏨Chambord Hotel
- 🏨Eastern Jewelry Hotel
- 🏨Nobles Hotel
- 🏨Sporex
- 🏨The Ocean Resort
Yeosu Travel Guide Sections
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