Yeosu-si Bustles with 160,000 Tourists During Lunar New Year Holiday

20% Increase Compared to Last Year, Odongdo, Hyangilam, and More

During this year's Lunar New Year holiday, as overseas travelers surged, Yeosu City has been gaining attention as a domestic holiday destination.

According to Yeosu City on the 14th, 160,000 tourists visited Yeosu during the Lunar New Year holiday from the 9th to the 12th, marking an increase of over 20% compared to 130,000 visitors during the same period last year.

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In particular, visitors to Yeosu were concentrated on the holiday itself, the 10th, and the following day, the 11th, with the highest occupancy rates at major accommodations recorded on the 10th.

The main destinations included island areas such as Odongdo, where camellia flowers began to bloom, Hyangiram, Geumo Island, Nangdo, and Geomun Island, attracting many outdoor visitors. Experience and amusement facilities such as the luge, Art Land, and cable cars were bustling with family tourists throughout the holiday.

The city analyzed that the main factors for the increase in tourists were the mild weather, the pristine natural environment, the opportunity to enjoy leisurely trekking on various islands, and the availability of diverse accommodations compared to other cities and counties, leading to increased demand for enjoying a 'Seol-cance' in the city during the short holiday.

In preparation for the increase in tourists, Yeosu City conducted pre-holiday safety inspections of various tourist facilities, expanded the operation of the comprehensive situation room during the holiday period, and operated information centers and traffic control teams at major tourist sites to provide convenience for citizens and tourists.

A city official stated, “Building on surpassing 160,000 tourists during this Lunar New Year holiday, we will put more effort into revitalizing Yeosu tourism through the development of various tourism products and active promotion in anticipation of increased outdoor activities in spring.”

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