3 days 2 nights in Yeosu for friends
First visit to Yeosu: 3 days: a route through Southern Islands & Coast → Odongdo, Expo Site & Manseongri → Old Downtown, Isunsin Square & Nangman Pocha. 16 stops, estimated cost about ₩195,000 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 · Southern Islands & Coast
Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 19:54. 3 stops, about ₩40,000 per person.
10:00
Biryeongil means cliff path, and on Geumodo it winds along sea cliffs with views of rocky coves, pine trees and islands.
4 hr · Under ₩10,000 · Take a taxi or car to Sinki Port on Dolsan, then ferry to Geumodo; the voyage takes roughly 25 minutes. (Show a driver: 신기항)
~41 min by car · 12.6 km
17:40
A Western-style restaurant facing the beach on Baegyado, with pasta, steaks and seafood plates.
1 hr 10 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is on Baegyado, about 40 to 50 minutes by car or taxi from downtown Yeosu. (Show a driver: 나탄 비치클럽)
~14 min by car · 2.3 km
19:04
A white lighthouse stands at the tip of Baegyado Island, linked to the mainland by a bridg…
50 min · Free · It is about a 40 to 50 minute drive or taxi from downtown Yeosu, via the Baegya Bridge. (Show a driver: 백야도 등대)
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 · Odongdo, Expo Site & Manseongri
Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 20:12. 7 stops, about ₩95,000 per person.
09:00
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)
~13 min by car · 2.1 km
11:40
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)
~12 min by car · 1.6 km
13:02
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)
~11 min by car · 1.2 km
14:33
A small cafe set on the hill above the old downtown, where tall windows frame the harbor and the long bridge beyond.
50 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · Walk uphill from Isunsin Square in about 10 to 15 minutes, or take a taxi to the top of Gosodong. (Show a driver: 낭만카페)
5 min walk · ~390 m
15:28
This is the waterfront many Koreans think of when they hear the phrase Yeosu night sea.
1 hr · Free · It is a 5-minute walk from Isunsin Square along the harbor. Get off at the Jongpo stop if using a city bus. (Show a driver: 종포해양공원)
4 min walk · ~280 m
17:40
After sunset a row of orange tents lines the harbor path, and cooks grill and boil seafood on the spot.
1 hr 30 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is on the waterfront next to Jongpo Marine Park, a 5-minute walk from Isunsin Square. Taxis can stop near the main entrance. (Show a driver: 낭만포차거리)
~12 min by car · 1.5 km
19:22
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 mindSome stops need a reservation. Tap the reservation tag on the card to check in advance.
Arrive at night-view spots about 30 minutes before sunset to see both the daytime scenery and the lights.
Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.
Day 3 · Old Downtown, Isunsin Square & Nangman Pocha
Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 18:30. 6 stops, about ₩60,000 per person.
09:00
By morning this is where residents buy fish, vegetables and snacks, and at night it turns …
1 hr · Under ₩10,000 · It is about a 10-minute walk from Isunsin Square, or a short taxi ride in the old downtown. (Show a driver: 교동시장)
~11 min by car · 1.0 km
11:40
Bongsan-dong's crab alley is the best-known place in Yeosu to eat gejang, raw crab marinat…
1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is on Bongsan-dong's crab alley, about 15 minutes by taxi from the Expo site. (Show a driver: 두꺼비게장)
~13 min by car · 1.8 km
12:53
A hilltop park on Dolsan Island that faces the old downtown, with a sweeping view of the bridge and the harbor lights.
1 hr · Free · Take a taxi to the park, or arrive by cable car at Dolsan Station. (Show a driver: 돌산공원)
~11 min by car · 1.3 km
14:04
Sweet rice cakes filled with fresh strawberry and red bean are the specialty of this dessert shop near Jinnamgwan.
40 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is a short walk from Jinnamgwan Hall in the old downtown. (Show a driver: 서녹씨 본점)
8 min walk · ~560 m
14:52
Painted angel wings, flowers and sea scenes brighten the stairs and walls of a hillside ne…
1 hr · Free · Walk up from Isunsin Square in about 10 minutes, following the mural signs. Taxis can drop you near the top. (Show a driver: 고소동 벽화마을)
7 min walk · ~510 m
17:40
Seodae-hoe is the unusual local dish here: thin slices of raw seodae, a flatfish, tossed w…
50 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is a few minutes by taxi from Isunsin Square, near the harbor streets. (Show a driver: 삼학집)
What to bring and keep in mindPalaces, historic houses and temples stop admitting visitors 30 to 60 minutes before closing, so do not save them for last.
At traditional markets, carry some small cash and a pack of wet wipes.
Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.