Geobukseon Park

Coordinates: 34°45′41″N 127°40′01″E / 34.76137°N 127.66695°E / 34.76137; 127.66695
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Geobukseon Park
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LocationHak-dong, Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, South Korea
Coordinates34°45′41″N 127°40′01″E / 34.76137°N 127.66695°E / 34.76137; 127.66695
Area4.863 hectares (12.02 acres)
Established1992
WebsiteVisitKorea.or.kr (in Korean)

Geobukseon Park (Korean거북선공원; lit. Turtle Ship Park) is a public park in Hak-dong, Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. It was founded in 1992, and has an area of 48,630 square meters (523,400 sq ft).[1]

There is an artificial lake in the center of the park that is in the shape of a turtle. There is a fountain in the lake. In the spring, cherry blossom trees bloom in the park. There is an outdoor stage for performances, as well as a turtle ship sculpture and a dolmen.[2][1] There is also a gym in the park, with various sports facilities.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "거북선공원 - 디지털여수문화대전". yeosu.grandculture.net. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  2. ^ "거북선공원 > 상세 | 명소 | 열린관광 모두의 여행". access.visitkorea.or.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-10-01.