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Yeosu Minam Cruise (여수 미남크루즈)

Yeosu Minam Cruise (여수 미남크루즈)

2024-02-20

3617-22 Dolsan-ro, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Yeosu Minam Cruise is a cruise ship that offers tours of Yeosu's major attractions from the sea. Built with Korean shipbuilding technology, it boasts a total of four decks and can accommodate up to 920 passengers. During the day, it operates the Seascape City Tour, allowing passengers to enjoy the scenic views of Yeosu's coastline. In the evening, it offers Night View Tour and Fireworks Tour.

Mosageum Beach (모사금해수욕장)

Mosageum Beach (모사금해수욕장)

2024-02-20

Ocheon-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Mosageum Beach is a beach located on Odongdo Island within the Hallyeohaesang National Park. With a pristine shoreline stretching 225 meters, it offers shallow waters and clean seawater, perfect for swimming. Surrounded by beautiful scenery and offering a tranquil atmosphere, it's an ideal destination for a relaxing vacation during the peak season. The coastal road around the beach is also famous for its sunrise views.

Anjwado Island (안좌도)

Anjwado Island (안좌도)

2024-02-20

872 Jungbu-ro, Anjwa-myeon, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do

Anjwado Island is an island better known by the name Purple Island. Every spring, it hosts a lavender festival, and in the autumn, an aster chrysanthemum festival takes place, painting the island in shades of purple. With village roofs adorned in purple and the purple sea bridge, visitors can enjoy the color purple throughout the seasons. Additionally, the Birth Home of Kim Whanki (1913-1974), a famous Korean abstract artist, is located here.

Dochodo Island (도초도)

Dochodo Island (도초도)

2024-02-20

Suhang-ri, Docho-myeon, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do

Dochodo Island is an island located on the border of Dadohaehaesang National Park in Sinan. At the entrance of the island, there is a fantastic garden adorned with over 700 pine trees. Passing through here leads to a beautiful hydrangea park. In June, the island transforms into a colorful spectacle as around 30,000 hydrangea flowers of various species bloom. To the south of the island lies Simok Beach, which is part of Dadohaehaesang National Park.

1004 Islands Museum Park (1004 뮤지엄파크)

1004 Islands Museum Park (1004 뮤지엄파크)

2024-02-20

508-65 Jaeunseobu 2-gil, Jaeun-myeon, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do

1004 Islands Museum Park is a marine complex cultural district located on Yangsan Beach in Jaeundo Island. It comprises the World Shell Museum, 1004 Islands Stone Art Museum, Stone Garden, and Yangsan Beach. The Stone Garden features fountains, rock formations, and pine trees, while the 1004 Islands Stone Art Museum houses 1,400 donated stones. Additionally, the World Shell Museum exhibits shells and marine life collected from oceans around the world.

Samhakdo Cruise (삼학도크루즈)

Samhakdo Cruise (삼학도크루즈)

2024-02-20

104 Samhak-ro 92beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Samhakdo Cruise offers sightseeing cruises around the major attractions of Mokpo on the sea. During the day, they operate the Seascape City Tour, and in the evening, they offer Sunset and Fireworks Tours. Departing from the old coastal pier of Samhakdo Island, the cruise passes by Mokpo Maritime Cable Car Tower, Mokpodaegyo Bridge, and the Dancing Ocean Fountain before returning to the departure point. There are also many food stalls gathered around the pier area, providing ample enjoyment for visitors.

Yeosu Gasari Ecology Park (여수 가사리 생태공원)

2024-02-20

1191-4 Sagok-ri, Sora-myeon, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Yeosu Gasari Ecology Park is a converted wetland area where the sea and river meet. It features various wetland plants and bird species, along with expansive reed fields and deck paths. Equipped with bicycle paths, it is also popular among travelers who enjoy cycling. During sunset, visitors can witness the spectacular crimson sky.

Yeosu Industrial Complex (여수 국가산업단지)

2024-02-20

183-1 Hwachi-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Yeosu Industrial Complex, established in 1967, is the largest petrochemical industrial complex in Korea. It holds significant historical importance as a space that has driven the economic development of Korea. With thousands of lights installed in massive machinery and facilities, it forms a dazzling night view, making it a popular tourist attraction. There are observatory and pedestrian deck where visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the industrial complex's magnificent lights, making it an excellent spot for tourism.

Gaya Garden (가야정원)

2024-02-21

82-46 Nowol-gil, Haeryong-myeon, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do

Gaya Garden is adjacent to the Suncheon Bay National Garden, which was the first Ramsar Wetland Site in South Korea. Unlike the national garden, Gaya Garden is privately maintained but open to the public free of charge. Since 2014, the landowners have been filling the salt fields with soil and planting over 10,000 species of flowers by hand, transforming it into a beautiful garden. Visitors can enjoy a variety of plants and stunning sunsets, attracting many travelers.

Catholic Mokpo Shrine (가톨릭 목포 성지)

2024-02-19

90-1 Sanjeong-dong, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Catholic Mokpo Shrine is not only the starting point of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gwangju, a central hub of Catholicism in Korea, but also the place where the first Legion of Mary (Lay Faith Community) headquarters in Korea was established. At the heart of the shrine stands the Sanjeong-dong Memorial Church, designated as a minor basilica in 2020, along with the Martyrs' Memorial Tower. It is a significant site where visitors can experience the history and culture of Korean Catholicism, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the blue sea and mountains.