684,000 Tourists Visit Yeosu During Chuseok Holiday... 2.6 Times More Than Last Year

Tourist Attractions and Accommodations Bustling
Nighttime Tourism Programs Receive Enthusiastic Response

Yeosu City, South Jeolla Province (Mayor Jung Kimyung), announced on October 13 that approximately 684,000 tourists visited Yeosu during the ten-day period from October 3 to 12, which included the Chuseok holiday. This figure is about 2.6 times higher than the 260,000 visitors recorded during last year’s Chuseok holiday, once again demonstrating Yeosu’s strong popularity as a leading tourist destination.

Yeosu Odongdo Island Panorama.

In particular, the number of visitors peaked on October 7 and 8, immediately following Chuseok. The average occupancy rate at major accommodations reached 69.7%, maintaining a high level from the start of the holiday period.

In the crisp autumn weather, major attractions such as Odongdo Island, the Yeosu World Expo site, and Hyangiram Hermitage saw a steady stream of visitors. Experience-based tourist facilities like the cable car and Art Land were also bustling with family groups, adding to the vibrant atmosphere.

In preparation for the increased number of tourists during the holiday, the city operated a comprehensive tourism control center and deployed tourist information centers and traffic management teams at major attractions, making every effort to enhance convenience for both residents and visitors.

Additionally, to encourage longer stays, the city hosted a variety of nighttime tourism programs such as the “Dongbaek Movie Night” and “Candlelight Concert,” which received an enthusiastic response from both residents and tourists.

A city official stated, “We hope that those who returned home or visited Yeosu during this Chuseok holiday fully enjoyed the city’s charms and had a pleasant time. Moving forward, we will further elevate Yeosu’s status as a global marine tourism and leisure city by expanding tourism infrastructure and developing new content.”

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