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Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions

Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions

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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

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Opening hours and admission can change — check the official page before you go.

On nearby while you're here

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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

Jindo Tower (진도타워)
1100 m walk

Jindo Tower

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

Jindo Island (진도)
10.6 km away

Jindo Island

Ullimsanbang House (진도 운림산방)
11.9 km away

Ullimsanbang House