KR · South Jeolla Province · 34.73°N 127.73°E

yeosu

Harbour city of night-sea views, a sea cable car and soy-marinated crab.

Best time
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable. Camellias bloom on Odongdo from late winter into early spring. Summer is hot, but the harbour evenings are lively.
How long
2 days, 1 night
Getting there
Fly from KL to Seoul (about 6.5 hours). The KTX from Seoul's Yongsan station to Yeosu Expo takes about 3 hours. Domestic flights from Seoul Gimpo to Yeosu take about an hour.
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KR · South Jeolla Provinceyeosu34.73°N 127.73°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Harbour city of night-sea views, a sea cable car and soy-marinated crab.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingYeosuKR, South Jeolla Province
KLyeosu
≈ 4,423 km from KL, as the crow flies
Dolsan Bridge

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A port city on Korea's south coast, set around a harbour and a scatter of islands. It hosted Expo 2012, and a hit song about its night sea made it a favourite with couples and groups of friends. Come for the seafood, the island views and the evenings by the water.

Makan

  1. GejangRaw crab marinated in soy sauce, eaten with rice. Yeosu's gejang set meals come with lots of side dishes.Map ↗
  2. Dolsan gat kimchiSpicy kimchi made from mustard leaves grown on Dolsan Island.Map ↗
  3. Harbour tent barsSeafood stir-fries, grilled fish and drinks under the tents along the waterfront in the evening.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Yeosu Maritime Cable CarCrosses the sea between Dolsan Island and the city, with glass-floored cabins if you dare.Map ↗
  2. OdongdoA small island reached by a long breakwater walk, covered in camellia trees.Map ↗
  3. HyangiramA hermitage on the cliffs above the sea, famous for sunrises. Expect plenty of steps.Map ↗
  4. The waterfront at nightWalk along the harbour as Dolsan Bridge lights up, then sit down at the tent bars by the water.Map ↗
  5. Expo 2012 siteThe seafront Expo grounds, now home to an aquarium and a promenade.Map ↗

Good to know

  • The cable car gets busy around sunset and after dark. Go a bit earlier or expect a queue.
  • Gejang is raw crab. Skip it if you're pregnant or have a sensitive stomach.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.