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Yeosu and Suncheon Attractions
Note: The first Wednesday of every month is designated a "cultural day" in Suncheon City, and many attractions are free.
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Dolmen Park
One of UNESCO's World Heritage sites, the park has a collection of dolmen (megalithic stone tombs) and other relics uncovered from 49 villages in Suncheon, Boseong, and Hwasun counties. They were excavated before the Juam lake creation in 1984, when the land was submerged. The… - Religious Site
Hyangilam
Originally a small mountain-top hermitage, Hyangilam is now a turtle-themed temple complex with shrines and other associated buildings. There are 291 steps up to the temple, where you'll get a spectacular view of the ocean. It is said that if you make a wish watching the sunrise from… - Neighborhood
Naganeupseong Folk Village
In ancient feudal fashion, this folk village consists of a "castle," with about 100 families still living inside the fortress walls. It is a wonderful snapshot of how the people of the region used to live, with their thatched roofs and clay kitchens. If you happen to be here for the… - Neighborhood
Odong-do
Now connected by a bridge and a walkway, this rocky island is the perfect place for a leisurely stroll. The best time to go is right around sunset, just in time to see the island's dancing fountains, whose lights change color and water moves to piped-in music. You'll have a prime… - Religious Site
Seonamsa
This beautiful temple is on the west side of Jogyesan in a natural setting. You'll have to walk about 1km (2/3 miles) from the mountain's entrance to reach the temple, but the walk along the valley past two arched bridges (one is Seungseon Bridge, considered South Korea's most… - Religious Site
Songgwangsa
Also located on the west side of Jogyesan, Songgwangsa is one of the Sambosachal (three temple treasures of Buddhism) in South Korea. Songgwangsa became the Seungbo (monk) temple, since so many high monks were produced here. In 1969, the temple was reorganized as a monastic center… - Zoo/Aquarium
Suncheon-man (Suncheon Bay) Bird Sanctuary
A wide estuary and tidal flatland, Suncheon Bay became an established natural eco-park in 2004, but has been overdeveloped in the past couple of years. Several endangered birds stop here along their migratory routes, when the place isn't overrun by noisy families fishing for crabs.…
Yeosu and Suncheon Shopping
Being a midsize South Korean city, Suncheon has no shortage of shopping available. Your best bet is to head over to Jung-ang-dong, to Hwanggumno Fashion Street near the medical rotary, where you'll find a number of boutique stores lining the alleyways. There is also an underground shopping center and several open-air markets, including the Jung-ang Market and the Bukbu Shijang in Maegok-dong. There are also the usual huge departments stores and discount marts, including Home Plus (in Jorye-dong; take bus no. 50, 55, 56, 58, or 59), E-Mart (in Doekam-dong, about 10 min. from the train station), and Homever (which is located about a block from the E-Mart). For higher-end fashions, try New Core Outlet in Jorye-dong (take city bus no. 50, 55, 58, or 59). There is also a Toy Department Store (Jangnamgan Baekhwajeom) in Jorae-dong.
Yeosu, though smaller, has some shopping options as well. In Jung-ang-dong, there is a shopping area akin to Seoul's Myeongdong, mostly for fashion and jewelry. There is an E-Mart right across the street from the bus terminal, open until midnight. For more upscale shopping, try either the JU Department Store in Munsu-dong or the Lotte Marts in either Guk-dong or Seowon-dong.
Yeosu and Suncheon Nightlife
In Yeosu, there are a couple of bars in Yeoseo-dong (the new downtown area of town, not too far from the bus terminal). One that is popular with expats is the cafe/restaurant/bar Yellow Monkey, 229-6 Yeoseo-dong (tel. 061/653-6633). There are a number of bars, hofs (German-style beer bars), and noraebang. Another bar popular with expats is the more upscale, franchise beer joint Wa Bar (tel. 061/654-2229), just a block away with a newer location in Hak-dong (tel. 061/682-0281).
In Suncheon, there are a couple of places popular with English speakers, including Elvis, 1593-4 Jorye-dong (on the second floor), and Julianna's, a Western restaurant/bar (where you can get burgers and chicken wings) in Yeonhyang-dong (Suncheon's new downtown area).
