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Yokjido Granny Barista (욕지도 할매바리스타)

.0M    4806     2024-02-21

21-1 Dongseobuk 14-gil, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
055-645-8121

Yokjido Granny Barista is located near Yokjido Ferry Terminal. Its coffee is handcrafted by local grannies of Yokjido Island. The signature item on the menu is the sweet potato latte made with local sweet potatoes. These sweet potatoes are famous for their rich flavor as they grow in the sea breeze in the clay fields. The café also offers sweet potato sandwiches and ppaettaegijuk (red bean and dried sweet potatoe porridge).

Yeonhwado Island (Tongyeong) (연화도(통영))

Yeonhwado Island (Tongyeong) (연화도(통영))

7.6Km    57932     2024-02-28

Yeonhwa-ri, Yokji-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Yeonhwado Island is located 24 km south of Tongyeong Port, bordered by Udo Island to the north and Yokjido Island to the west. It takes about two hours by boat from Tongyeong Port. The island features Yeonhwabong Peak, rising 212 meters on its west side, and sea cliff on the east. The area surrounding Yeonhwapo-gu is enclosed by uniquely-shaped rock cliffs, including Yongmeori Rock (Dragon Head Rock). Yongmeori Rock in Yeonhwado Island is famous for its scenic beauty, especially just before sunset when the setting sun bathes the rock in golden light.

Bijindo Island (비진도)

Bijindo Island (비진도)

18.7Km    60257     2022-11-10

Hansan-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-650-3600

Bijindo Island is located 13 kilometers from Tongyeonghang Port. The island's main attraction is the 550-meter-long beach. Due to the unique formation of the island, with the beach appearing to connect two separate islands, it is possible to view both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach. The western side is a sandy beach, while the eastern side is a pebble beach.

Visitors to the island can also enjoy scenic attractions of Hallyeohaesang National Park, including Haegeumgang Island and Sipjaedonggul Cave. Bijindo Island is also a great place to enjoy seafishing or simply relax in the natural beauty.

Dara Park (달아공원)

Dara Park (달아공원)

18.7Km    36918     2021-01-14

1115, Sanyangilju-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-650-4681

Located in the southern part of Mireukdo Island, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Dara Park was originally named for its resemblance to the tusk of an elephant. The name also means "A vista point for a view of the moon." On the path to the park is Gwanghaejeong Pavilion, which has an broad view of Hallyeohaesang National Park offers a prime location to watch the sunset.

Bijindo Beach (비진도해수욕장)

19.4Km    72115     2024-02-28

523-3 Bijin-ri, Hansan-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Bijindo Beach is a unique coastal area with the sea on both sides. One side features a sandy white beach, while the other side offers a small pebble beach. The beach boasts a spectacular view of both sunrise and sunset. Additionally, it is a habitat for the natural monument paperplant (Fatsia japonica).