An invitation to Yeosu, South Korea: a romantic city where light and sea meet 🌊✨

Hello! 🇰🇷 We’d like to introduce you to Yeosu, a gem of a city located on the south coast of South Korea. Experience a true Korean getaway where blue waters, fresh seafood, and warm people await you!

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🌏 **Why Yeosu?

Yeosu became famous as the host of the 2012 World Expo and is often referred to as the “Naples of Korea” for its 365 islands and dramatic coastal scenery. If you can’t miss the sea on your trip to Korea, Yeosu is the place to be! > Example: Odongdo Island night walk at sunset = 🌅 ocean view + 🌸 beautiful camellia trees.

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✈️ How to get to Yeosu.

1. Airplane: Seoul (Gimpo/Incheon) → Yeosu Airport (about 1 hour, 4-5 flights per day)
2. KTX: Seoul Station → Yeosu Expo Station (about 3 hours 30 minutes, ₩50,000~ one way)
3. Bus: Seoul Express Bus Terminal → Yeosu Bus Terminal (about 4 hours) > 📌 Tip: Take a taxi from Yeosu Expo Station to downtown for 10 minutes (₩5,000~).

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📅 Best time to visit.

• Fall (September-November)**: Cool breeze + cloudless skies = perfect photography conditions 📸.
• Spring (April-May): Odongdo Camellia Flower Festival 🌺 + Trekking in Hallihaemae National Park
• When to avoid*: Rainy season (early July) → Umbrella essential! ☔

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🏝️ Top 5 Attractions in Yeosu **Top 5 attractions in Yeosu

1. Odongdo Island

   • Highlight: Camellia forest full of yuzu scent + marine cable car (₩12,000 one way)
   • Experience: Walking at night → The magic of the sea illuminated by LED lights ✨

2. **Yeosu Marine Cable Car

   • Features: Korea’s longest (3.1km) aerial ride! Choose between red or transparent gondola.
   • Recommended time: Ride at sunset → 200% romance 🌇.

3. Hyangilam

   • Attraction: A temple built on a cliff → Sunrise spot (opens at 5am)
   • Warning: The stairs are steep, so sneakers are a must 👟

4. Aquaplanet Yeosu **What is it?

   • **Why go: Beluga whale show + 4-story aquarium 🐋
   • Imoji Tip: If you’re with kids 😍 > 😴

5. Yi Sunshin Square & Turtle Ship: History: Yi Sunshin Square & Turtle Ship

   • History: Traces of the Imjin War hero, General Yi Sun-sin
   • Nighttime must-see: Digital light festival “Street of Light” (free) 💡

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🍽️ Must Eat in Yeosu **Must Eat in Yeosu

1. Eel Cuisine *Recommended Menu

   • Recommended Menu: Mountain octopus sashimi (Mountain octopus + salt + sesame oil) → Chewy texture!
   • Favorite place: Jungang Market “Eel Alley” (₩25,000 per person)

2. **Gejang Baekban

   • Feature: Soy sauce crab paste + 20 colorful side dishes 🦀.
   • Popular Place*: Gyodong Miwon

3. Yeosu Yuzu Drink

   • Souvenir Recommendation: Yuzu Tea / Yuzu Cheong (₩10,000~ at Jungang Market) 🍊

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🛏️ **Accommodation Recommendation

• Beachfront hotels: Ramada Plaza Yeosu (near Odongdo, $150,000~/night)
• Korean-style pension: Dolsando “Island Village House” → Log Cabin + BBQ 🔥
• Reservation tip: Yeosu Expo Station is convenient for transportation, Dolsando is a quiet retreat 👍.

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🚌 How to get around the city.

1. City Tour Bus: Covers 10 major tourist attractions (1-day ticket ₩10,000)
2. Taxi: Basic fare ₩4,800 → Taxi is cheaper than bus for 4 adults!
3. Bicycle: Rent a bicycle to ride along the coastal road (1 hour for $3,000) 🚲.

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📣 Special tips for foreigners: **Language

• Language: English is spoken at tourist spots and hotels, Papago app is essential for markets 📲.
• Culture: Take off your shoes and sit on the floor at seafood restaurants → bring socks!
• In case of emergency: Yeosu Tourist Information Center (☎ 1330) → 24 hours English counseling available

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💌 Closing thoughts

Yeosu is an emotional city where the sea, history, and flavors intersect. Here you will feel the blue romance of Korea. Just make sure you have a camera, comfortable shoes, and an appetite in your suitcase! > “Nights in Yeosu will be memories that shine brighter than the stars” 🌌✈️

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