Yeosu is a wonderful maritime city located in the southern coastal area comprising 317 islands and 915km of ria coastline. With the marvelous sea nearby, this city is regarded as one of the most renowned and beautiful seaports and popular vacation destinations in Korea. Famous tourist attractions in Yeosu include red common camellia flowers that bloom during the winter in Odongdo Island, and Hallyeohaesang National Park which is dotted with hundreds of small and big islands, to name but a few. In 2012, an international expo was successfully held in Yeosu to introduce the beautiful sea of Korea and promote the significance of its maritime resources. Yeosu has Korea’s largest aquarium and a wide range of tourist accommodation with approximately 1,300 guestrooms, including first-class hotels, resorts, and condominiums, and offers diverse marine leisure sports programs such as a marine rail bike.
291 thousands
503.33 ㎢
Yeosu Airport : 55mins by air from Gimpo airport, airport shuttle operating
every 15 mins.
3 hours and 30 mins from Seoul by KTX (Korea Express Train).
4 hours and 10 mis from Seoul Central City Bus Terminal to Yeosu Bus Terminal
· Gejang(Marinated Crab)
· Dolsan Gat Kimchi(Leaf Mustard Kimchi)
· Host of Pyeong-Chang Olympic Winter Games in 2018.
· Winter Festivals from December to February (Snowflake, Ice Fishing,
Sunrise Festival)
· Representative city for winter sports including skiing, snowboarding,
sled riding as well as water sports
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May. | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centigrade (℃) | 2.4 | 4.0 | 7.9 | 13.2 | 17.5 | 20.9 | 24.2 | 25.8 | 22.3 | 17.3 | 10.9 | 5.1 |
| Fahrenheit (℉) | 36.3 | 39.2 | 46.2 | 55.7 | 63.5 | 69.6 | 75.5 | 78.4 | 72.1 | 63.1 | 51.6 | 41.1 |
※ For weather information : http://web.kma.go.kr/eng/index.jsp
Yeosu, a major maritime city, is surrounded by 317 islands and a winding coastline is over 900 kilometers long. The city is blessed with natural splendors including Odongdo Island, which marks the entry to Hallyeohaesang National Park, ‘Hyangiram Hermitage’, a small temple perched high on a cliff overlooking the picturesque islands.
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The southern Jeolla province region of Korea is traditionally famous for delectable foods and has a great variety of dishes prepared with fresh fish caught from the Southern coast. They are also well known for different kimchi's. Make sure to try Dolsan Gat-Kimchi (Dolsan mustard leaf kimchi), a regional specialty with a unique flavor and taste, which is produced only on Dolsando Island of Yeosu.
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Yeosu is undoubtedly one of the country’s most underrated destinations. For view seekers, the city’s hills and mountains afford splendid vistas of the port and its surrounding coastline. You can also cruise out to some of the town’s many scenic islands, while less adventurous types can simply kick back or take a stroll along one of the city’s fine beaches.
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