Is Yeosu worth visiting?
Yeosu is absolutely a popular travel destination among Koreans, but it is relatively less known to foreign tourists. If you are curious about this amazing city, read on to find out the must-go attractions, restaurants, and cafes in Yeosu!
How do you get around Yeosu?
Both Suncheon and Yeosu have good bus systems that will carry you around the cities, between them, and to sites on the outskirts of each. Most buses in Yeosu start from the bus terminal and run through downtown. In Suncheon, you can catch buses from (and between) both the bus terminal and the train station.
What food is Yeosu famous for?
Yeosu is famous for three things: agujjim, seodae hwae (sashimi), and soy sauce marinated crabs (ganjang gejang).. Agujim is a braised fish dish served all over Korea. Yeosu is famous for it.
How big is Yeosu?
about 195 square miles
Yeosu is actually deceptively large, covering about 195 square miles (~500 square km)!
How many people live in Yeosu?
282,946
Yeosu has a population of 282,946 as of May 2019.
How do I get from Yeosu to Seoul?
The best way to get from Seoul to Yeosu is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs ₩21,000 – ₩65,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩22,000 – ₩34,000 and takes 5h 4m, you could also fly, which costs ₩42,000 – ₩90,000 and takes 2h 33m.
Is Yeosu an island?
The city of Yeosu consists of the Yeosu peninsula as well as 317 islands (49 inhabited, 268 uninhabited).
What country is Yeosu?
Yeosu is a city located on the southern coast of the Korean Peninsula in South Jeolla Province, South Korea and comprises the Old Yeosu City, founded in 1949, Yeocheon City, founded in 1986, and Yeocheon County which were merged into the current Yeosu city in 1998.
How long does it take to drive from Seoul to Yeosu?
approximately 3h 34m
Yes, the driving distance between Seoul to Yeosu is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Seoul to Yeosu.
Where is Yeosu port?
South Korea
The Port of Yeosu (Korean: 여수항; Hanja: 麗水港) is a port in South Korea, located in the city of Yeosu, South Jeolla Province.
What are the best places to visit in Yeosu?
Aqua Planet Yeosu Not too big of an aquarium but has plenty of things on display and a good way to spend a couple hours. 8. Yeosu HeungGukSa Temple 9. Maritime & Fisheries Science Museum 10. Nangman Pocha Street (Cart Bars) 11. Yeosu Jinnamgwan 12. Yeosu Ocean Rail Bike 13. Manseongri Black Sand Beach 14.
How to get from Seoul to Yeosu by KTX?
Yeosu is 4 hours 14 minutes away from Seoul by car and 2 hours 46 minutes away from Seoul by KTX=. Yeosu is 2 hours 38 minutes away from Busan by car but there is no direct KTX route from Busan to Yeosu. (KTX – Korea Train eXpress and SRT – Super Rapid Train are Korean high-speed trains)
How to write’Yeosu’in Hangul?
You can write ‘Yeosu’ as ‘여수’ in Hangul, Korean letters. If you want to practice writing ‘여수’ before your Yeosu trip, click here and download Hangul writing practice worksheet of ‘여수’.
Where to buy raw fish in Yeosu?
Yeosu Fish Market They prepare your fish right at the spot then you can take the prepared raw fish upstairs where you will find tables… 6. Dolsan Park 7. Aqua Planet Yeosu Not too big of an aquarium but has plenty of things on display and a good way to spend a couple hours.