3 days 2 nights in Yeosu for families with kids
Family, 3 days: aquarium and beaches: a route through Odongdo, Expo Site & Manseongri → Dolsan Island & Hyangiram → Soho & Ungcheon. 20 stops, estimated cost about ₩365,000 per person (excluding lodging).
Based on a car or rental · Walking: Heavy · Timetable includes travel time
The timetable below is built from the distances between stops. You can follow it as is, or open the Yeosu planner at the bottom of the page to swap any stop and have the times recalculated.
Day 1 · Odongdo, Expo Site & Manseongri
Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 19:50. 7 stops, about ₩95,000 per person.
10:00
Pedal-powered carts roll along a rail beside the sea, with views of rocks, small boats and breezy cliffs.
1 hr 10 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is a short taxi ride from Yeosu-Expo Station, near Manseongri. (Show a driver: 여수해양레일바이크)
~17 min by car · 3.4 km
11:40
A homey grilled-fish restaurant beside the entrance to Odongdo.
50 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is at the Odongdo entrance, a short walk from Yeosu-Expo Station. (Show a driver: 낙원식당)
4 min walk · ~280 m
12:34
Cabins glide above the harbor between Jasan Park on the Expo side and Dolsan Park on the island, a ride of roughly 1.
1 hr 20 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · Jasan Station is a short taxi ride from Yeosu-Expo Station, and the Dolsan Station is at Dolsan Park. (Show a driver: 여수해상케이블카 자산정류장)
~17 min by car · 3.6 km
14:11
A modest cafe right beside the rail bike ticket office, built for the pause before or after a ride.
50 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is at the rail bike entrance, a short taxi ride from Yeosu-Expo Station. (Show a driver: 카프아일랜드카페)
7 min walk · ~510 m
15:08
A short curving beach covered in fine black sand, that is the main draw and gives the shor…
1 hr 10 min · Free · It is a 10 to 15 minute taxi ride from Yeosu-Expo Station. (Show a driver: 만성리 검은모래해변)
~15 min by car · 2.6 km
17:40
Samhap means three together, and here the combination is octopus, abalone and pork belly c…
1 hr 10 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is near the Expo site; take a short taxi from Yeosu-Expo Station. (Show a driver: 엑스포해물삼합)
5 min walk · ~340 m
19:00
The Big-O is a ring-shaped structure at the Expo site, and in season it becomes the stage …
50 min · Free · It is a 5-minute walk from Yeosu-Expo Station (여수엑스포역), along the Expo waterfront.
What to bring and keep in mindParking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.
Some stops need a reservation. Tap the reservation tag on the card to check in advance.
For outdoor walks, wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water. It gets windy after sunset, so bring a layer.
Arrive at night-view spots about 30 minutes before sunset to see both the daytime scenery and the lights.
Day 2 · Dolsan Island & Hyangiram
Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 20:20. 7 stops, about ₩115,000 per person.
09:00
A seaside sculpture garden with large colorful figures, props for photos and a few small exhibits.
2 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is on the Dolsan coast road, about 25 to 30 minutes by taxi from downtown. (Show a driver: 여수 예술랜드)
~17 min by car · 3.3 km
11:40
A crab set-meal restaurant on the main road across Dolsan Bridge, useful when the more famous spots have a line.
1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is on the Dolsan road, about 15 minutes by taxi from the old downtown. (Show a driver: 황금게장)
~16 min by car · 3.0 km
12:56
Among Korea's larger aquariums, this one sits at the Expo waterfront and is a sure bet on rainy days.
2 hr · Over ₩30,000 · It is a short walk from Yeosu-Expo Station, inside the Expo site. (Show a driver: 아쿠아플라넷 여수)
~26 min by car · 7.1 km
15:22
A big bakery cafe looking over the sea near Museulmok.
1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is on the Dolsan coast road, around 25 minutes by taxi from downtown. (Show a driver: 모이핀 오션점)
5 min walk · ~380 m
16:27
A pebble beach on Dolsan Island where the water drags round stones back and forth with a r…
50 min · Free · It is on the Dolsan coast road; a taxi from downtown takes about 25 minutes. (Show a driver: 무슬목해변)
~20 min by car · 4.6 km
17:40
Crab set meals are the draw here, and the restaurant is one of the best-known in Dolsan.
1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is on Dolsan Island, about 15 minutes by taxi from the old downtown. (Show a driver: 정다운식당)
~16 min by car · 3.1 km
19:00
The grounds of the 2012 World Expo still hold a mix of museums, plazas, gardens and waterf…
1 hr 20 min · Free · It sits right outside Yeosu-Expo Station (여수엑스포역); from there it is a 5-minute walk. Buses and taxis stop in front.
What to bring and keep in mindSome stops need a reservation. Tap the reservation tag on the card to check in advance.
For outdoor walks, wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water. It gets windy after sunset, so bring a layer.
Arrive at night-view spots about 30 minutes before sunset to see both the daytime scenery and the lights.
Keep about an hour free in the afternoon so the kids can rest.
Day 3 · Soho & Ungcheon
Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 18:50. 6 stops, about ₩160,000 per person.
09:00
Riders sit in a small wheeled cart and steer down a long track that winds through the hill…
2 hr 30 min · Over ₩30,000 · It is a 20 to 25 minute taxi ride from downtown Yeosu, so a car or taxi is easiest. (Show a driver: 유월드 루지)
~12 min by car · 1.5 km
11:42
In summer the star is hamo, pike conger, sliced very finely to deal with its many small bo…
1 hr 10 min · Over ₩30,000 · It is in Yeocheon, about 20 minutes by taxi from downtown Yeosu. (Show a driver: 경도회관 여천점)
~10 min by car · 0.9 km
13:02
A broad park on the Ungcheon waterfront with lawns, a curved artificial beach and walking paths along the shore.
1 hr · Free · It is a 20 minute taxi ride from downtown Yeosu, in the Ungcheon new town. (Show a driver: 웅천친수공원)
~10 min by car · 0.9 km
14:12
A bakery cafe near the marina with a display of fresh loaves, pastries and sweet breads.
50 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is near Yi Sun-sin Marina in Ungcheon, about 20 minutes by taxi from downtown. (Show a driver: 마시베이커리)
7 min walk · ~470 m
15:09
Short cruises leave from the marina and take small groups past the bay and the bridge lights.
1 hr 20 min · Over ₩30,000 · It is at Yi Sun-sin Marina in Ungcheon, about 20 minutes by taxi from downtown. (Show a driver: 이순신마리나)
5 min walk · ~330 m
17:40
A grill restaurant in the Ungcheon new town, handy when you want a break from seafood.
1 hr 10 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is in the Ungcheon district, about 20 minutes by taxi from downtown Yeosu. (Show a driver: 육지향 웅천)
What to bring and keep in mindSome stops need a reservation. Tap the reservation tag on the card to check in advance.
For outdoor walks, wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water. It gets windy after sunset, so bring a layer.
Keep about an hour free in the afternoon so the kids can rest.
Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.