▒▒▒▒▒ Yeosu, beautiful city of sea, flowers and light ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒

Home > Culture & Tourism > Yeosu, City of Ocean

Yeosu is the city by the sea blessed with scenic wonders including Hallyeo and Dahohae Marine National Parks. The 2012 International Exposition will be held in this beautiful city rich in natural treasures. Come and enjoy all the attractions that Yeosu has to offer.

Odongdo Island

Blooming camellia flowers over the sea

Odongdo is a charming island connected to the land by a 768m-long breakwater. It is one of the most beautiful islands in Hallyeo Marine National Park. Odongdo is home to strangely-shaped rock cliffs and 194 rare trees including camellia trees.

Camellia flowers

Shuttle Service(Dongbaek (Camellia) Shuttle)

Geobukseon(Turtle Ship) on the grass square

Dolsando Island

Dolsan Bridge where Dadohae(sea of many islands) and Yeosu Port are overlooked

Dolsando Island is a meeting point of the past and future.

Dolsan Bridge (450m long/11.7m wide) is a cable-stayed bridge built in 1984. This is one of popular tourist attractions of Yeosu, on which you can see the city at a glance.

Marine science display

Turtle Ship

Eunjeokam Buddhist Hermitage

Beautiful sunrise view at Hyangilam Buddhist Hermitage

Hyangilam Buddhist Hermitage

Sado Island

Walking to the Palace of the Sea King

Sado is an island where seven islands are connected in a “ㄷ” shape. This island is known for the mysterious sea-parting phenomenon similar to Moses’ Miracle, which takes place three times a year. This island is also famous for dinosaur footprints. So far, 4,000 dinosaur footprints have been found, which have been recognized as belonging to those of a dinosaur group that inhabited this island during the cretaceous period of the Mesozoic era.

Sea-parting phenomenon

Yangmyeon Beach

Dinosaur footprints

Baekyado Island

Dahohae Marine National Park

Kokkiribawi(Elephant Rock)

Geumodo Area | Geumodo·Yeondo·Ando

Natural treasure consisting of pristine water and unique rocks

Solpangigul(Cave)

Kogul(Nose Cave)

Dolgeonneo(Rock)

Geomundo Lighthouse

Geomundo Island

This island, located 114.7km south of Yeosu, is a fishing base camp and part of Dadohae Marine National Park.

Noksangot Lighthouse

Yulim Beach

British Military Cemetery

Baekdo Island

Baekdo, located 28km east of Geomundo, is an island consisting of 39 uninhabited islands (National Scenic Spot No. 7) boasting beautiful sunrise views above uniquely-shaped rock cliffs.

Samseonbawi

Byeongpungbawi (Folding Screen Rock Cliff)

Seobangbawi (Husband Rock Cliff)

Manseongri Black Sand Beach

Manseongri Sea Festival	The only black sand beach in Korea The black sand is known to be good for neuralgia, which attracts a lot of summertime visitors across the nation.

Soho Yacht Marina

	Soho Yacht Marina is one of the best places where people can enjoy the sea. It is in Gamakman Bay which has crystal clear water, and is known as a heaven for yacht sailors. You can feel the beautiful and clean ocean on your yacht.