What to do and see in Jeollanam-do, South Korea: The Best Free Things to do

December 29, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

Coordinates: 34°45′N 127°0′E / 34.750°N 127.000°E / 34.750; 127.000
Restaurants in Jeollanam-do

1. Mihwangsa Temple

247, Seojeong-ri, Songji-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do 536-922 South Korea +82 61-533-3521 http://www.mihwangsa.com
Excellent
88%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
0%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 24 reviews

Mihwangsa Temple

Reviewed By tigre747

I spent 3 nights at the temple with my partner. An English speaking volunteer at the temple (thank you Hana!) introduced us to temple manners, gave us a brief introduction to meditation, to the order of the prayers, gave us a tour of the temple grounds and comfortable cotton clothes to wear. Dinner was fantastic (temple food is both delicious and clean at every meal!) and was followed by a chanting ceremony and tea with a monk. We went to bed early, looking forward to getting up at 5 for the next chanting ceremony. Everything was deeply inspiring. In the next days we went for a walking meditation with Hana, made prayer bead necklaces while listening to an English translation of the vows for each of the 108 bows, learned to do the 108 bows, had tea with monks, rung the large bell at 6pm, saw the work in progress of the temple painter on the monk’s retreat quarters, and went to wonderful walks in the mountains. We were at Mihwangsa in mid November and the forest around the temple was tinged in red and yellow. Our walks were long and we reached the top of the mountain on one afternoon and a small temple up the high rocks the next day. All the monks and the people at the temple were very nice to us. It was cold outside but the bedrooms were warm (heated floors) and comfortable in their elegant simplicity. We left much richer than we came and we strongly recommend the temple stay at Mihwangsa. We only wish we could have stayed for longer.

2. Yudal Mountain

Mokpo, Jeollanam-do South Korea
Excellent
52%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
0%
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0%
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4.5 based on 81 reviews

Yudal Mountain

Reviewed By stevenr553 - Rye, Australia

Parking your car at the entrance will cost you only 1000 won.Then a walk to the top gives various route options.The climb is reasonably easy and the time is less than an hour.The view from one sides shows the Mokpo Bridge which will give a great view if you stay till sunset.Plus a great view of the city light up at night.

3. Odongdo

1 Halnyeo-dong, Yeosu, Jeollanam-do South Korea +82 61-690-7303 http://odongdo.go.kr
Excellent
45%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 254 reviews

Odongdo

Reviewed By 805seank - Chicago, United States

offers nice view and walking trail. I would recommend a trolley ride for $1 to minimize the walk. Easier for rest of trip

4. Yi Sun Shin Square

중앙동, Yeosu, Jeollanam-do South Korea
Excellent
26%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
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4.0 based on 106 reviews

Yi Sun Shin Square

Reviewed By manucanuck - Hong Kong, China

The popular bus route 2/7/8 will definitely pass by the Yi Sun Shin square, where you can see the turtle battle ship and yi sun shin's statue. nice park also!

5. Dolsan Park

Udu-ri, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu, Jeollanam-do South Korea
Excellent
36%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 112 reviews

Dolsan Park

Reviewed By LenHong - Makati, Philippines

Come here at night. It’s free admission and you can have a relaxing walk in the Park at night. You can also see the awesome bridge which has its own charm in a romantic way.... This is also where you can ride the cable car. Highly recommended!

6. Yeosu Jinnamgwan

472 Gunja-dong, Yeosu, Jeollanam-do South Korea
Excellent
24%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 67 reviews

Yeosu Jinnamgwan

7. Yeosu Fish Market

680 Gyo-dong, Yeosu, Jeollanam-do South Korea
Excellent
40%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 43 reviews

Yeosu Fish Market

Reviewed By fanoosm2021 - Iran, null

Tose padideh fanoos makran is Established in 2015 in Bandar Abbas Iran with members with more than three decades of experience in the field of aquaculture production and trade. The company specializes in aquaculture and focuses on activities in this area. The company is Manufacturer, Processor and Exporter of Different fish such as Hook catch Ribbon Fish, Eel Fish, Trevally fish, Queen fish, Lizard fish, Indian Mackerel , Cat fish, Cuttle fish, Shrimp, Anchovy, and… also Produce canned Tuan fish in oil too. Our production is classified with high Quality to satisfy Costumers

8. Mokpo Bridge

Jukgyo-dong, Mokpo, Jeollanam-do South Korea
Excellent
30%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 33 reviews

Mokpo Bridge

9. Yulpo Beach

24 Uam-gil, Hoecheon-myeon, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do 59471 South Korea
Excellent
24%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
8%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 25 reviews

Yulpo Beach

10. Gatbawi Rock

Yonghae-dong, Mokpo, Jeollanam-do South Korea
Excellent
30%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 56 reviews

Gatbawi Rock

Reviewed By kyeongc - Monmouth, United Kingdom

An interesting rock formation by the seashore. Erosion over centuries has carved out 2 figure heads which appears as if they are wearing old style Korean hat. To find out what the story is you will have to visit !

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