About this itinerary
First-time visitors to Yeosu usually head for landmarks like Dolsan Park, Yeosu Marine Cable Car, Dolsan Bridge. This itinerary groups them one neighborhood per day, so you walk between stops and eat local food nearby.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 4 hr by AREX and KTX. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 2 nights near Yi Sunsin Square and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: Dolsan Park, Yeosu Marine Cable Car, Dolsan Bridge, Yeosu Marine Park. Lunch at Yeosu Gejang Nangman Byeolsik, dinner at Bada Siktak.
Day 2: Yi Sunsin Square, Yeosugu Port, Gosodae, Jwasuyeong Bridge, Yeosu Jinnamgwan. Lunch at Gwangjang Seodaehoe (Yi Sun-sin Square), dinner at Gwangjang Seodaehoe.
Day 3: National Yeosu Ocean & Meteorological Science Museum, Aqua Planet Yeosu. Lunch at Deokchung Sikdang. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Popular sights are busiest on weekend afternoons — start early for a calmer visit and better photos.
Times in this plan are worked out from the distance between stops and how long you stay at each one. Feel free to drop a stop or two for a slower pace. Every stop has location and directions buttons that open the map directly.
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Hour-by-Hour Itinerary
Create your free personalized Korea travel itinerary with TripGogoIncheon Airport → Seoul StationAirport Railroad (AREX)
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →Flights on Trip.com →Compare on Skyscanner →Seoul Station → Yeosu EXPO StationKTX
Route on Google Maps →Search trains & buses on Trip.com →Yeosu EXPO StationView on Map여수엑스포역
Yeosu Gejang Nangman ByeolsikView on Map여수게장 낭만별식
₩30,000 (US$21.6)A marinated raw crab restaurant about a 6-minute walk from Dolsan Park. Marinated raw crab (gejang): Raw crab either cured in a soy-based marinade (ganjang-gejang) or tossed in a spicy chili sauce (yangnyeom-gejang). Rated 3.3 on Google Maps (147 reviews).
Hotel Kenny YeosuView on Map호텔 케니 여수
₩115,000 (US$82.6)8 min walk to Yi Sunsin Square · About ₩120k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →Hotel Kenny YeosuView on Map호텔 케니 여수
Gwangjang Seodaehoe (Yi Sun-sin Square)View on Map광장서대회(이순신광장점)
₩20,000 (US$14.4)A spicy raw sole salad restaurant about a 4-minute walk from Gosodong Angel Mural Village. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Spicy raw sole salad (seodae-hoe) ₩10,000, Eel soup (jangeo-tang) ₩12,000. Spicy raw sole salad (seodae-hoe): Raw tonguefish (a flat, sole-like fish) sliced and tossed with water parsley, onion and other vegetables in a sweet, sour and spicy chili-paste dressing.
Gwangjang SeodaehoeView on Map광장서대회
₩20,000 (US$14.4)A spicy raw sole salad restaurant right by Marine Park. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Spicy raw sole salad (seodae-hoe) ₩10,000, Eel soup (jangeo-tang) ₩12,000. Spicy raw sole salad (seodae-hoe): Raw tonguefish (a flat, sole-like fish) sliced and tossed with water parsley, onion and other vegetables in a sweet, sour and spicy chili-paste dressing.
Hotel Kenny YeosuView on Map호텔 케니 여수
National Yeosu Ocean & Meteorological Science MuseumView on MapTop 11국립여수해양기상과학관
₩6,000 (US$4.3)YEOSU Tours & Tickets →Deokchung SikdangView on Map덕충식당
₩14,000 (US$10.1)A Korean restaurant about a 5-minute walk from National Yeosu Ocean & Meteorological Science Museum. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Home-style set meal (baekban) ₩7,000, Spicy raw sole salad (seodae-hoe) ₩10,000. Home-style set meal (baekban): A Korean home-style set meal of rice, soup or stew, and an assortment of side dishes on one tray.
Yeosu EXPO StationView on Map여수엑스포역
Yeosu EXPO Station → Seoul StationKTX
Route on Google Maps →Search trains & buses on Trip.com →Seoul Station → Incheon AirportAirport Railroad (AREX)
Route on Google Maps →Book airport transfer →i
| Tier | Per person, per meal | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₩9,000 | Avg. of 4 everyday meals ₩8,920 |
| Standard | ₩12,000 | Avg. of all 7 ₩11,610 |
| Generous | ₩18,000 | Avg. of 2 special dishes ₩17,373 |
| Dish | National avg. |
|---|---|
| Jajangmyeon | ₩7,230 |
| Kalguksu | ₩9,057 |
| Kimchi stew set meal | ₩9,080 |
| Bibimbap | ₩10,314 |
| Naengmyeon | ₩10,845 |
| Samgyetang | ₩16,868 |
| Pork belly 200g | ₩17,877 |
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FAQ
QHow much does a 3-day trip to Yeosu cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩324,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩245,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩533,000. That covers hotel, meals, admission and transport within Korea (flights not included). See the budget table above for the breakdown.
QHow do I get from Incheon Airport to Yeosu?
Take AREX and KTX — about 4 hr in total. Day 1 starts at the arrival station or terminal, and the last day ends back there. You can book tickets straight from the buttons in the itinerary.
QCan I get around Yeosu without a car?
Yes. 19 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 1 time a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Yeosu?
Most restaurants and shops take cards, including many foreign cards, but some market stalls are cash-only, so carry a little cash. For buses and subways, a T-money transit card (sold at convenience stores) is the easiest.
QCan I customize this itinerary?
Yes. Tap "Edit in My Itinerary" to change dates, group size or stops — travel times and the budget are recalculated for free.
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