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Yeosu is a seaside city whose face changes throughout the day: islands and camellia woods, a cliffside temple and stories of national defense, then harbor lights after sunset. Rather than stopping at one famous attraction, make the changing moods of morning, afternoon and night part of the journey.

• Different perspectives on the southern sea from Odongdo and Geumodo’s Bireonggil Trail
• Yeosu’s history of national defense at Jinnamgwan and sites associated with Yi Sun-sin
• A second journey after dark, as harbor, bridge and city lights transform Yeosu’s sea

Highlights

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Odongdo Island

Walk through woods of camellias and bamboo to meet the sea and unusual rock formations. Quiet forest paths and open southern-sea views alternate over a short distance, making a simple stroll feel unmistakably like an arrival in Yeosu.

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Geumodo Bireonggil Trail

Geumodo’s Bireonggil Trail is a historic and cultural attraction in Yeosu. Explore its scenery and local atmosphere as one of the city’s ten celebrated sights.

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Jinnamgwan Hall and Yi Sun-sin Square

These historic spaces preserve traces of the Jeolla Left Naval Command and Yi Sun-sin, showing that Yeosu is more than beautiful sea views. Stories of national defense add the region’s memories to the scenery.

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Yeosu’s sea at night

Harbors, islands and bridges seen by day become a different landscape through lights and reflections on the water. Rediscover the destination and make your own memories, whether walking alone or traveling with friends or a partner.

Local flavors

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Dolsan mustard-leaf kimchi

Kimchi made from pungent Dolsan mustard leaves, counted among Yeosu’s ten signature tastes.

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Gejang set meal (marinated crab)

A signature Yeosu set meal with soy-marinated or spicy marinated crab and a table of side dishes.

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Seodae hoe (spicy raw tonguefish salad)

A local Yeosu seafood dish of tonguefish dressed in a tangy, spicy seasoning.

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Pike conger sashimi and shabu-shabu

A seasonal Yeosu dish featuring summer pike conger served raw or briefly cooked in shabu-shabu broth.

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Grilled eel

Yeosu sea eel is grilled with seasoning or salt. The city presents grilled eel and eel soup together among its ten signature tastes.

Before you travel

Festivals and seasons

Plan your trip

Photo and information sources

• Odongdo Island · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Geumodo Bireonggil Trail · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Jinnamgwan Hall and Yi Sun-sin Square · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Yeosu’s sea at night · ⓒ한국관광콘텐츠랩
• Dolsan mustard-leaf kimchi · 한국관광공사
• Gejang set meal (marinated crab) · 한국관광공사 / 스튜디오 4cats
• Seodae hoe (spicy raw tonguefish salad) · 한국관광공사
• Pike conger sashimi and shabu-shabu · 한국관광공사
• Grilled eel · 한국관광공사

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