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Aqua Planet Yeosu

Hanwha Group set up a large-scale aquarium ""Aquaplanet" in Korea at the 2012 Yeosu World Expo. "Aquaplanet" Yeosu Aquarium has a height equivalent to 4 floors, a total area of 16,400 square meters, and a 6,000t-class aquarium. It is the largest aquarium in Korea. The size of the aquarium is six times that of the existing Seoul 63 Underwater World (1000t), and two to three times that of Seoul COEX Aquarium (2300t) and Busan Aquarium (3500t). The aquarium will also be used as one of the facilities of the Expo and will not be demolished after the Expo. The "Aquaplane" aquarium is an environment-friendly aquarium in line with the theme of Yeosu Expo - "a living ocean, a breathing coast"" The aquarium has also attracted the attention of all walks of life. The top of the aquarium is equipped with facilities that apply solar power generation technology. The marine animals living in "Aquaplanet" can obtain an environment suitable for their own survival through the life support system using solar energy. In addition, in order to provide the marine life with the necessary light for survival, the aquarium has set up a "sunlight lighting area" that can obtain light from sunlight; in order to provide the fish doctor with the water temperature suitable for their survival, the aquarium has also set up from An environmentally friendly aquarium powered by solar energy - "Doctor Fish Zone". "Aquaplanet" is divided into three areas: the marine animal hall, the ecological hall and the experience hall. More than 280 kinds of marine creatures such as white dolphins, Baikal seals, South American fur seals and sea dragons will be displayed in the aquarium, with a total number of 33,000 displayed. Only.

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Odong Island

Odong Island is just a 10-minute drive from downtown Yeosu, and it takes approx. 15 minutes to reach the Odong Island parking lot. You can also reach it by walking along the breakwater. It is worth noting that the murals on this breakwater were created by artists from the Yeosu Fine Arts Association over the course of 1 month. This path has even been included in the <100 Beautiful Roads of Korea>, creating a wonderful atmosphere. It is part of Hallyeohaesang National Park. Odong Island has two legends associated with it. One is that during the late Goryeo Dynasty, Sin Don saw a phoenix fly to Odong Island to eat paulownia fruit, so he cut down all the paulownia trees on Odong Island. Another is that a young, beautiful woman encountered bandits and, to preserve her chastity, threw herself into the blue waves of the sea. Her husband, upon learning of this, built a grave at the foot of a mountain on Odong Island. That winter, during a blizzard, camellias bloomed on the snow-covered grave, and bamboo, symbolizing chastity, grew there. For this reason, people also call camellias 'women's heart flowers'. After passing the legend monument, you can see a model of a turtle ship located in the center of the square. Behind it is a musical fountain, and you can also see another breakwater. At the cruise terminal here, you can take a boat to tour around Odong Island, or take a boat to Dolsan Bridge, Hyangilam Hermitage, and the Geumo Islands. The breakwater that extends to Gwangyang Bay on the east side and is also a great place for fishing. From the central square, go straight up the walking path leading to the island's peak, and pass through the bamboo tunnel to reach the circular walking path that connects to the outer edge of the island. Camellias and bamboo grow everywhere on Odong Island. It is said that in the past, Admiral Yi Sun-sin cut down the bamboo here to use as arrows when training his soldiers.

Namhae Treasure Island Observatory & Skywalk

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Jeju Island

Located in the southern waters of the Korean Peninsula, Jeju Island is famous for its unique natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage. As a popular tourist destination, Jeju Island attracts tourists from all over the world. The island is home to many beautiful waterfalls, lava tubes, and coastlines, such as Seongsan Ilchulbong and Manjanggul. In addition to its natural landscapes, Jeju Island is also rich in cultural and historical sites. The island's folk village showcases traditional Jeju culture and lifestyle, while Yongduam Rock and other landmarks embody local myths and legends. Jeju Island has a mild climate, making it a year-round destination. The island is also famous for its citrus fruits and seafood, and visitors can enjoy fresh local cuisine. In short, Jeju Island is an ideal tourist destination that combines natural beauty, cultural heritage, and leisure and entertainment, offering visitors a rich and diverse experience.

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Yeosu Cable Car Dolsan Station

Yeosu Cable Car Dolsan Station is the first cable car in South Korea to connect an island and the mainland, and it has been in operation since 2014. It offers panoramic views of the ocean and features 50 cabins in total, including 10 crystal cabins (5-passenger capacity) and 40 standard cabins (8-passenger capacity). The crystal cabins are designed with transparent glass floors, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the ocean scenery beneath their feet. The start and end points of the cable car feature observation decks and activity halls where visitors can overlook attractions such as the archipelago of Yeosu and Dolsan Bridge. Additionally, at night, the scenery created by the lights of Dolsan Bridge and the colorful illumination of the cable cars makes the night sea of Yeosu even more beautiful and captivating.

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Arte Museum Yeosu

ARTE MUSEUM YEOSU is the second immersive media art permanent exhibition hall presented by District at the 2021 Yeosu Expo International Pavilion. In Yeosu, a representative city of marine tourism, 11 colorful media art exhibitions, including the sea and natural scenery of Yeosu, will be held in a space of 1,400 pyeong under the theme of OCEAN. Works created with the theme of ETERNAL NATURE provide a completely immersive experience space with visual intensity, sensuous sound, and elegant scent.