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Kumho Tongyeong Marina Resort (금호통영마리나리조트)

Kumho Tongyeong Marina Resort (금호통영마리나리조트)

1.9 Km    11889     2021-01-15

33, Keunbalgae 1-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-643-8000

Kumho Tongyeong Marina Resort offers visitors the nation’s first land and water combined resort that includes yacht and other water sports as well as cutting edge sports facilities for educational training.

Dadama Haemul Ttukbaegi (다담아해물뚝배기)

Dadama Haemul Ttukbaegi (다담아해물뚝배기)

2.0 Km    0     2023-12-22

12-5 Hangnam 5-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Dadama Haemul Ttukbaegi is the pride of Tongyeong and a famous restaurant where visitors can eat seafood to their heart's content. The representative menu is haemul ttukbaegi (seafood hot pot), a dish that uses spicy red pepper powder seasoning for the spicy taste and seafood broth cooked in ttukbaegi (thick earthen pot used for hot stew or soup) with scallops, abalone, crabs, and octopus. The restaurant offers three menu sets of A, B, and C, allowing visitors to taste various dishes to suit their taste. Set A features Tongyeong's fresh seafood menu and mainly consists of haemul ttukbaegi, grilled fish, bajirak muchim (clam salad), and meonggae bibimbap (sea pineapple bibimbap); Set B consists of haemul ttukbaegi and grilled fish; and Set C mainly features anchovy dishes. They also use seasonal ingredients, like oysters in winter.

Olive Young - Tongyeong Mujeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 통영무전점)

2.0 Km    0     2024-06-27

307, Jungang-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Chungmu Beach Hotel (충무비치호텔)

Chungmu Beach Hotel (충무비치호텔)

2.2 Km    19553     2021-06-15

89, Jungang-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-642-8181

Chungmu Beach Hotel is a seven-story hotel located in Tongyeong, called the Naples of the East. It is 15 minutes away from Tongyeong Intercity Bus Terminal by car. Even though it is located in downtown Tongyeong, it is also close to Tongyeong Harbor and so visitors can sign up to rent a boat and enjoy sea fishing. The passenger ferry terminal is 5 minute's walking distance away, and visitors are recommended to travel to neighboring islands such as Hansando and Yokjido islands. Visitors can also enjoy delicious local foods such as rice boiled with oysters, rice boiled with anchovy, sea squirt bibimbap and various kinds of hoe (sliced raw fish).

Lotte Mart - Tongyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 통영점)

Lotte Mart - Tongyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 통영점)

2.2 Km    0     2024-04-16

65, Mujeon-daero, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Dongwon Haemul Cheonguk (동원해물천국)

2.3 Km    22540     2024-03-04

41 Nampo 2-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
055-649-7878

Dongwon Haemul Cheonguk is located near Donam Tourist Area in Tongyeong. With a beautiful ocean view, visitors can enjoy fresh seafood sourced directly from the waters of Tongyeong. The signature dish is cheolpan haemultang (spicy seafood stew on a hot iron plate), brimming with fresh seasonal catches like abalone and octopus. Additional specialties include meongge bibimbap (sea pineapple bibimbap), saenggulhoe (raw oysters), and mulhoe (cold raw fish soup).

Chungnyeolsa Shrine (충렬사)

Chungnyeolsa Shrine (충렬사)

2.3 Km    29992     2021-06-22

251, Yeohwang-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-645-3229

Chungnyeolsa Shrine was built in 1606 upon the order of King Seonjo to commemorate Admiral Yi Sun-sin's loyalty and brilliant exploits. The shrine houses the memorial tablet of Admiral Lee. The shrine was designated as a Historic Site on June 11, 1973.

Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival (통영한산대첩축제)

Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival (통영한산대첩축제)

2.4 Km    35365     2024-02-19

65 Jungang-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-644-5222

Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival commemorates the Great Battle of Hansan (1592), one of the most important sea battles in Korean history. Visitors to this festival will be able to see an amazing reenactment of the battle as well as other performances. A variety of hands-on experience programs are available for children at Yi Sun-sin Waterpark.

Tongyeong Cable Car (통영케이블카)

Tongyeong Cable Car (통영케이블카)

2.6 Km    52645     2023-12-28

205, Balgae-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-1544-3303

Tongyeong Cable Car installed on Mireuksan Mountain in Tongyeong is 1,975 meters long, and a bi-cable automatic circulation gondola system was installed using the latest Swiss technology. At an average speed of 4 meters per second, it takes about 9 minutes to reach the upper station, circulating a total of 48 gondolas that consist of 47 passenger gondolas and 1 cargo gondola. The cable car implemented an eco-friendly design and has only one intermediate support with the aim of protecting the environment while providing a comfortable ride for passengers. In addition, the 8-person gondolas operate non-stop, allowing passengers to board without delay and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Korea’s beautiful ocean in privacy with their loved ones. They also have a pet-friendly cable car, allowing visitors to ride with their pet.

Mireukdo Island Special Tourist Zone (미륵도 관광특구)

Mireukdo Island Special Tourist Zone (미륵도 관광특구)

2.6 Km    32792     2021-08-17

Donam-dong, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-648-9133

Mireukdo Island is located in Tongyeong, a city that holds great historical significance for being the home of the Tongjeyeong naval station during the Joseon dynasty. The Tongyeong base served as the central command station for the three other naval bases in the Gyeongsang, Jeolla and Chungcheong regions.

Not only is Mireukdo Island designated as a Special Tourist Zone, it is also a part of the Hallyeohaesang National Park and serves as the center of tourism in the South Coast. The Mireukdo Special Tourist Zone, with the Donam Tourist Complex as its core, is well-equipped with a variety of leisure facilities, tourist accommodations and restaurants. This district caters to visitors with yacht services and a variety of water sports such as windsurfing, kayaking and water skiing. Exceptionally popular is the ferry cruise that takes visitors to Hansando Island, which is located just off the coast of Tongyeong, and to the other scenic islands such as Bijindo and Maemuldo.

Mireukdo Island is connected to Tongyeong through an undersea tunnel, Chungmu Bridge and Tongyeong Bridge, making it even more accessible to visitors. At the center of the island is the towering Mireuksan Mountain. The panoramic Hallyeosudo Viewing Ropeway, which opened in 2008, takes visitors to the summit of Mireuksan Mountain. The top offers a commanding view of the forests and valleys below. On a clear day, visitors can even see the Japanese island of Tsushima. The mountain’s hiking trails are well-maintained and are suitable for short hikes. The most traveled trail is the one starting from Yonghwasa Temple. Hikers taking this trail pass through Gwaneumsa Temple and Mireukjae Pass to reach the top. The trail leads to Miraesa Temple and a grass field on the way down before finally going back to Yonghwasa Temple.


[Mireukdo Special Tourist Zone]
Areas Covered: Part of Sanyang-eup (Mireukdo Island and Obido Island), areas of Misu-dong, Bongpyeong-dong and Donam-dong in Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Area size: 32,900,000 ㎡
Tourist Attractions: Hallyeosudo Viewing Ropeway, Ferry Cruise, Tongyeong Concert Hall, Undersea Tunnel