Yeosu, South Korea, the latest nanny-level guide for 2025, a check-in spot that has been all over the circle of friends!
Stunning islands + historical relics, a check-in spot that has gone viral on WeChat Moments!
✨ Destination Introduction
Yeosu, South Korea, is known as the "Water City". It has both the healing scenery of blue sea and blue sky, as well as the historical relics of the Korean Navy! There is no crowds like Seoul here, but it hides the same romance as the Korean drama "Legend of the Blue Sea". The latest gameplay in 2025 has been sorted out. Follow me and set off~
🚗 Transportation Guide | How to get there
1️⃣ Plane: There are 8 flights per day from Seoul to Yeosu (1 hour direct flight), and 1 flight per day from Jeju to Yeosu (45 minutes).
2️⃣Train/Bus: From Seoul, the high-speed rail takes about 5.5 hours, and the bus takes 5.5 hours; from Busan, the bus takes 3 hours.
⚠️Tips: There are well-developed public transportation in Lishui City. It takes about 10 minutes to take a taxi between scenic spots. It is recommended to download Naver Map to check the route in real time!
🌺Must-visit attractions｜Recommendations!
1️⃣Odongdo Island｜Sea of Camellias + Breakwater Sunset
Highlights: 3,000+ camellia plants! The flowers are in full bloom from October to March of the following year. The whole island is "breathtakingly red" from February to March. Admission is free! The 768-meter breakwater is a 15-minute walk away, with stunning sea views along the way.
How to play: Take the "Camellia Train" around the island (make reservations by phone), watch the sunset on the breakwater in the evening, and try the sashimi restaurant!
Transportation: 15 minutes walk from Lishui Station, or take the bus every 5 minutes.
2️⃣Jinnamgwan｜Travel through the Joseon Navy Era
Highlights: The largest existing wooden government building in Korea! A national treasure-level historical relic, a delight for lovers of ancient architecture, and the film produced has a cinematic feel.
Tickets: Free! The city bus goes directly there, it is recommended to visit together with Lishui Maritime Museum~
3️⃣Hyangiram Temple｜A thousand-year-old temple on the cliff
Highlights: One of the four holy places of Guanyin, the mountain climbing road is super exciting! You need to climb through the stone gate and get to the top to overlook the South China Sea. The historical story of the monks fighting against the Japanese invaders is a plus.
Tickets: 2000 won for adults, wear sneakers!
4️⃣ Yeonchwisan｜Azalea flowers in April
Highlight: A sea of pink flowers all over the mountains! A celebration is held in early April, with a photography competition and folk performances, and the view from the top of the mountain is comparable to the scene in "Goblin".
5️⃣Dolsan Bridge｜Night view ceiling
Highlights: The largest drawbridge in South Korea, with a nighttime light show that's as dreamy as a galaxy! You can take pictures of Yeosu Harbor from the observation decks on both sides of the bridge, and the sashimi street is nearby.
🍴Food recommendations｜Locals’ secret list
Seafood tofu pot: a must-eat! I recommend a small shop next to the market, serving freshly caught seafood and tender tofu, priced at 15,000 won per person.
Korean BBQ: The chain store "BBQ Prince" has excellent meat quality, and the meat wrapped in lettuce + kimchi is a perfect match.
Fried chicken and beer: The locals’ favorite BBQ chain, sweet and spicy fried chicken + night view, full of Korean drama atmosphere!
🏨Accommodation Guide｜High Cost-Effective Choice
Hanok B&B: Experience the traditional floor-heated room, recommend "Mountain Inn", 200 yuan per person per night.
Sea view hotel: Lishui Hilton (breakfast included), floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sea, suitable for couples!
Backpackers' first choice: Haizhijia Youth Hostel, beds are 80 yuan/night, and it is a short walk to Wutong Island.
📌Practical Tips｜Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls
1️⃣Cash preparation: Some markets only accept cash, so each person should bring 100,000 won in reserve.
2️⃣ Language problem: English communication is limited, download the Papago translation app in advance.
3️⃣Best season: March to May (flower season), September to November (autumn colors), avoid summer typhoons.
💡3 days and 2 nights itinerary reference
Day 1: Zhennan Pavilion → Lishui Oceanarium → Wutong Island Sunset
Day 2: Climbing the Hyangrim Temple → Night view of Dolsan Bridge + Sashimi dinner Day 3: Flower sea of Yeongju Mountain → Strolling in Suncheon Bay (Yeojaman Bay)
🎁 Souvenir List
Lishui seaweed: freshly baked at the market, crispy and not greasy!
Korean skin care products: The local drugstore "LG패션" has high cost-effectiveness.
💬 Final thoughts
The charm of Lishui lies in its “slowness” - daydreaming on the beach, listening to the wind in an ancient temple, running in a sea of flowers... In 2025, this place is still niche, so before it gets crowded, quickly collect the guide and set off!
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