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Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions

Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions

우수영관광지 · Jeonnam · Theme parks & experiences

Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions area became a national tourist site in 1986, and Memorial Park of Admiral Yi was added in 1991, serving as an educational site. The area overlooks Uldolmok, and features a shrine from the past that commemorates the great victory that was achieved by Admiral Yi Sun-Sin in the Battle of Myeongnyang (1597) and a large geobukbae (turtle ship). The area hosts a history festival every October and covers many history-related experience programs throughout the year.

TypeTheme parks & experiences
RegionJeonnam
Address12, Gwangwang leisure-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Hours09:00-18:00
ClosedN/A (Open all year round)
ParkingAvailable

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

Within walking distance

The Battle of Myeongnyang Memorial (명량대첩해전사 기념전시관)
right next door

The Battle of Myeongnyang Memorial

Myong Ryang Air Voyager (명량해상케이블카)
right next door

Myong Ryang Air Voyager

Uldolmok Hanjeongsik Buffet (울돌목한정식뷔페)
right next door

Uldolmok Hanjeongsik Buffet

Jindo Tower (진도타워)
1100 m walk

Jindo Tower

Hyeondae Sikdang (현대식당)
2.5 km away

Hyeondae Sikdang

Yi Chungmugong's Byeokpajin Battle Monument (이충무공 벽파진 전첩비)
5.0 km away

Yi Chungmugong's Byeokpajin Battle Monument

Jindo Yongjangseong Fortress (진도 용장성)
6.8 km away

Jindo Yongjangseong Fortress

Yuldo Island (율도)
10.5 km away

Yuldo Island