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Yeosu

Yeosu stretches along a coastline of 365 islands, with a night sea view that Koreans rank among the country's most beautiful. The 2012 World Expo put the city on the map, and its cable car over the harbor and Odongdo Island's camellia forests keep visitors coming back.

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Travel Information

Best Time to Visit

March to April for camellia flowers on Odongdo Island, or July to August for night sea views and water activities

From Seoul

KTX ~2h 40min

Local Food

Gejang (Raw Crab), Galchi Jorim, Dolsan Gat Kimchi

Top things to see in Yeosu

1Yeosu Maritime Cable Car
2Odongdo Island
3Yi Sun-sin Square
4Hyangiram Hermitage
5Yeosu Expo Ocean Park
6Dolsan Bridge
7Manseongri Beach
8Aqua Planet Yeosu

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yeosu

How do I get to Yeosu?
The KTX from Yongsan Station takes about 2.5 hours. Express buses from Seoul take about 4 hours. Yeosu also has an airport with flights from Gimpo and Jeju.
What is the Yeosu night sea?
The Yeosu night sea refers to the illuminated waterfront along the Expo area, where bridges, the maritime cable car, and harbor lights reflect on the water. The song 'Yeosu Night Sea' by Busker Busker made it a romantic pilgrimage destination for Korean couples.
What should I eat in Yeosu?
Fresh raw fish (hoe) and gejang (marinated raw crab) are specialties. Dolsan leaf wraps with pork belly are unique to the area. Yeosu's seafood-heavy galchi (hairtail fish) dishes and grilled shellfish at the Yeosu fish market are excellent.

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