Top Things to Do in Yeosu in Jeollanam-do
Yeosu in Jeollanam-do is a port city on South Korea’s East China Sea coast. It’s one of the country’s most picturesque cities, especially at night. As it is located by the sea, it is famous for seafood, beaches and marinas.
Yeosu Cable Car
Connecting Dolsan Island and the mainland over the ocean is Yeosu Cable Car. Instead of the standard cabin, we recommend the crystal cabin that will let you observe the ocean below. As its name suggests, the crystal cabin has transparent flooring and gives you the feeling of being suspended in the air. When night falls, Dolsan Bridge is lighted up in rainbow colours, and this is reflected on the calm waters. We definitely recommend taking this in the evening.
Yeosu Ramada Zip Trek
Satiate your thirst for thrill. Yeosu Ramada Zip Trek is Korea’s highest rooftop zip trek. Leap off the 24th floor of Yeosu Ramada Hotel and breeze through the 1.2KM zipline to reach Dolsando Beach. After the initial fear wears off, take in the beautiful natural scenery of cliffs and coastlines. A definite must-try if you’re an adrenaline junkie.
Yeosu Isabu Cruise
How does enjoying a romantic evening on a cruise ship sound? The Yeosu Isabu Cruise is a state-of-the-art cruise ship with more than 11 years in operation. The various entertainment programs, magic shows and live music creates a vibrant atmosphere on board. In addition, there is a romantic fireworks show to accentuate the beautiful Yeosu night.
Yeosu Ocean Rail Bike
Feel the breeze on your skin and take in the refreshing smell of the sea on the Yeosu Ocean Rail Bike. Ride along a 3.5 KM open track along Yeosu’s rocky coast that leads into a colourful tunnel course. Afterwards, be prepared to cycle back uphill to the starting point. Your reward is the stunning ocean view. A round trip on the rail bike takes approximately 25 minutes.
Yeosu Teddy Bear Museum
Perhaps it’s easy to guess what Yeosu Teddy Bear Museum showcases from its name. However, there is more to see. Of course, the main draw is the museum’s intricate teddy bear dioramas. Catering to the demand of pretty backdrops for the gram, there is an entire zone of photo-worthy sets. In another photo zone, pose with life-sized teddies in a Science lab, Christmas scene and others.
Yeosu Aqua Planet & Museum of Colour
Hanhwa Aqua Planet Yeosu is not only the second largest aquarium in the whole of South Korea, but also the very first to be built entirely aboveground. As an eco-friendly aquarium, most of its energy is harnessed from solar power. The massive 16,400m2 aquarium has over 55,000 marine animals from around 300 species on exhibition. This includes the beluga and baikal seal.
If you’ve watched the hit K-drama “The Legend of the Blue Sea”, you will find the Ocean Life exhibit familiar. This is because the reunion scene between Shim-Cheong and Jun Jae was filmed here.
Besides Yeosu, there are 3 other Aqua Planets in South Korea – Seoul, Jeju and Ilsan.
Wrap up your trip to the museum with a walk around the Museum of Colour. This colourful museum is a showcase of immersive and interactive digital artwork.
Plan Your Trip to Jeollanam-do with KKday!
Apart from Yeosu, there are four other cities in Jeollanam-do, each with their own charm. Discover Jeollanam-do through KKday. Whether it’s going off the beaten path or finding out tasty eats, you won’t regret including this underrated province in your itinerary.
