Here are some fun things to do in Tongyeong that will make your time with your family even more special. Enjoy Tongyeong to the fullest, and your bond with your family will grow stronger at the same time. The entire family will find satisfaction in enjoying and experiencing these activities comfortably.

Enjoy the view of the island and the sea from the Hallyeo Waterway Viewing Ropeway. You can enjoy exotic scenery in Dongpirang Mural Village, and thrilling rides at Skyline Luge. For places where you can follow in the footsteps of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, we recommend the Turtle Ship and Nammangsan Sculpture Park. Enjoy the beautiful nature on Bijindo Island, known for its white sand beach, and experience the beauty of nature at Tongyeong Eco Forest, where cypress forests purify the air, or the calm seas at Tongyeong Public Beach. Don't forget to visit the Jeon Hyuck Lim Museum, whose building itself is like a work of art, and CGV Tongyeong, where you can enjoy a film in comfort.

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    Hallyeo Waterway Observation Cable Car

    Cable car over the islands and the sea

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    Hallyeo Waterway Observation Cable Car, one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Tongyeong, is located about 4/5 of the way up the 461m-high Mireuksan Mountain. With a length of 1,975m, it is the longest tourist cable car service in Korea. Conveniently accessible by city bus from Tongyeong Terminal and other places, the cable car service opened in April 2008 and has become a major route for tourism in Tongyeong.

    If you take the cable car up from lower station in Donam-dong, you get a panoramic view of the Geoje Grand Bridge to the left-hand side and the Port of Tongyeong. From the top of Mireuksan Mountain, one is given a panoramic view of most of the islands in the Tongyeong sea. You can see all of Tongyeong City, the Hallyeo Waterway, and even the Japanese island of Tsushima. With more than 3,600 people visiting every day on average, it can definitely be said to be a national tourist attraction. You can also visit the nearby Jeon Hyuck Lim Museum of Art or the Tongyeong Concert Hall, which lie within 2 km from the cable car service.

    Staðsetning: 205, Balgae-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea

    Opnunartími: Daily from 9.30 am to 6 pm

    Símanúmer: +82 1544-3303

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    Turtle Ship

    Ship with the soul of Admiral Yi Sun-sin

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    The Turtle Ship in Tongyeong is anchored in front of Gangguan Munhwa Madang. It was commissioned by the Seoul Metropolitan Government to the Korean Navy in 1990 to commemorate the spirit of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, and was built with an investment of KRW 2.2 billion to actual size. Originally anchored in Hangang Citizens Park, the Turtle Ship became the first ship to pass through the Demilitarized Zone downstream of the Hangang River since the division of Korea. The ship has been on display in Tongyeong since November 16, 2005, at the site of Admiral Yi's biggest victory in the Battle of Hansan Island.

    There are three Turtle Ships and one Panokseon naval vessel docked to Gangguan Port today. Panokseon is a naval battleship with the same basic structure as the Turtle Ship. The difference is that Turtle Ships have the dragon head to the bow and armoured cover on its deck, making it a more potent fighting vessel. This is a chance to see the military ships used by Joseon.

    Staðsetning: 328, Tongyeonghaean-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea

    Opnunartími: Daily from 9 am to 6 pm

    Símanúmer: +82 (0)55-645-3805

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    Dongpirang Mural Village

    Village with an exotic background

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    Dongpirang Mural Village, also called the Montmartre of Korea, is located on the hill on the border between Taepyeong-dong and Dongho-dong in Tongyeong. Dongpirang was originally a "daldongne," a collection of improvised housing built on slopes by the impoverished. Dongpirang indeed sits on a sloped hill on Gangguan, with its small buildings coming together into a maze-like structure. Today's village is full of cutesy wall paintings, starting from the entrance to the village.

    This village took on its present form when local artists, who did not like the plans to demolish the village, started painting on the walls of the village. The City of Tongyeong withdrew the plan and designated it as an art village. As tourists began to visit, the village was saved from its fate. Follow the guiding words, "Dreams live in Dongpirang," and enter the village to see the paintings of animals and cartoon figures across the walls and alleyways.

    Staðsetning: 6-18, Dongpirang 1-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea

    Opnunartími: 24/7

    Símanúmer: +82 (0)55-650-4681

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    Skyline Luge

    Absolutely thrilling ride

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    Enjoy the thrill of a luge ride with your family. Skyline Luge is located opposite the Tongyeong Cable Car. A luge is a wheeled gravity-based ride that is controlled by the rider. The luge in Tongyeong runs a 1.5-km-long track, and since it is easy to learn how to ride, luge rides make for a great family activity.

    You can also take the sky ride, a lift system like a ski gondola, to the starting point and enjoy the view of the Tongyeong sea. Children under 110cm in height can ride with a guardian, so everyone in the family can enjoy this thrilling ride. You can get in the cart together and enjoy the downhill ride. Experience the thrill of speed with the whole family on the Skyline Luge, the 6th of its kind opened in the world.

    Staðsetning: 178, Balgae-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea

    Opnunartími: Daily from 10 am to 7 pm

    Símanúmer: +82 (0)70-4731-8473

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    Nammangsan Sculpture Park

    Park guarded by Admiral Yi Sun-sin

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    Nammangsan Sculpture Park, also called Chungmu Park, is located next to the Tongyeong Citizens' Cultural Hall. This park is built around the 80m-high Nammangsan Mountain and its cherry and pine trees. Opened in 1997 with the works of 15 famous sculptors from 10 countries around the world, the park present unique works against a beautiful natural landscape. Feel the refreshing openness of this wide and open space, tingling with artistic inspiration.

    To the southeast of the park, you have a superb view of Geobuk Lighthouse and Hansando, Haegapdo, and Jukdo Islands. At the top of the mountain stands a statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, erected in June 1953. At the foot of the park, there is the archery site of Yeolmujeong, who is said to have held the state military examinations in the Hansan area twice a year during the Joseon Dynasty, an Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre, and the Citizens’ Culture Hall.

    Staðsetning: 29, Nammanggongwon-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea

    Opnunartími: 24/7

    Símanúmer: +82 (0)55-650-2620

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    Bijindo Island

    Island with distinguished white sandy beaches

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    Bijindo Island is an island with shallow shores, making it perfect for families. Thanks to its white sandy beaches and shallow water, Bijindo is beloved as a tourist site for family travellers in summer. The island itself is located some 13 km away from the Tongyeong Passenger Terminal, from which one can catch the ferry services to the island.

    At Bijindo Beach, with the sea in front and the beach behind, the whole family can swim in the water. The beach to the west is made up of a white sand beach, while the beach to the east is made up of pebbles. The clean and blue sea creates an exotic atmosphere that feels reminiscent of well-known tourist sites in other countries. Join your family at the top of Seonyudae, standing 311metres above sea level, to see the beaches from above. Don't miss Haegeumgang and Sipjadonggul Cave.

    Staðsetning: Hansan-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea

    Símanúmer: +82 (0)55-650-2620

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    Jeon Hyuck Lim Museum of Art

    Place where the artistic soul of the family is contained

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    Jeon Hyuck Lim Museum of Art, which has a very unique design that is praised as a work of art in itself, is located on the way to Yonghwasa Temple on Mireukdo Island, Tongyeong. It was opened on May 11, 2003 on the site of the artist's old house, where he had lived for nearly 30 years since 1975, after the house was demolished.

    The exterior wall of the building is a mosaic built out of 7,500 ceramic tiles, drawn from the works of Jeon Hyuck Lim and his son, Jun Young Geun, to express the image of Tongyeong. The 3rd floor facade is a recreation of Jeon Hyuck Lim's 1992 work "Windows" in the mosaic form. The museum has a permanent exhibition of 80 works by Jeon Hyuck Lim and 50 related materials, rotated every 3 months. Take a look at the artist's studio and living space.

    Staðsetning: 10, Bongsu 1-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea

    Opnunartími: Daily from 10 am to 5.30 pm in summer, Daily from 10 am to 5 pm in winter

    Símanúmer: +82 (0)55-645-7349

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    Tongyeong Ecological Forest

    Forest where you can take in your fill of clean air

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    Tongyeong Ecological Forest, established in 2009, is composed of a temperate plant trail, a forest deck path, an outdoor forest education centre, an observatory, a resting forest, etc. over a large area. It houses facilities for ecological education, such as the meeting centre and play experience area, and spaces for wild plants to re-create the natural forest environment. The air is clean thanks to cypress trees and other trees in the forest, and rich with phytoncide emitted by the cypress forest.

    Walk along the forest trails with an expansive view of the Port of Tongyeong and the small fishing vessels, and find the view of Mireukdo Island and the Tongyeong Canal at the end of the trail. The forest also offers guided tours, which you can reserve to explore the forest with expert commentary. Nearby attractions include the Tongyeong Cable Car, Skyline Luge, and Tongyeong Adventure.

    Staðsetning: 52-24, Gukchi 1-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea

    Símanúmer: +82 (0)55-650-0580

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    Tongyeong Public Beach

    Place to enjoy the calm and serene sea

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    Tongyeong Public Beach, where the beautiful sea of Tongyeong spreads out across the horizon, spans Donam-dong of Tongyeong and Suryuk Village of Sanyang-eup. For this reason, it is also known as Suryuk Beach. The coastline stretches 550 metres long and is made up of gravel and sand. The waves are calm and the water is shallow making it suitable for families. Convenient accessibility is provided by the city bus service running every 2-3 minutes from Tongyeong. In fact, the beach is located only about 200 metres away from the terminus.

    The small size of the beach also allows children to enjoy the day in relative safety. There are two toilets and two shower facilities for public use. The beach also hosts various competitions including the World Women's Super Beach Volleyball Competition, Sepak Takraw Competition, and an aerobics competition. Make fond memories at Tongyeong Public Beach with your family and enjoy a relaxing and peaceful vacation in comfort.

    Staðsetning: Yeongun-ri, Sanyang-eup, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea

    Opnunartími: 24/7

    Símanúmer: +82 (0)55-650-0520

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    CGV Tongyeong

    Place where you can enjoy a film in a comfortable position

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    Enjoy a film in comfort with the whole family at CGV Tongyeong in downtown Bukshin-dong. All seats in CGV Tongyeong are plush recliners, so the whole family can feel as comfortable as watching a film on the sofa at home. The seat spacing is wide and the angle of the chair can be adjusted, so you can enjoy a film more comfortably than at home.

    Adding to the comfort is being able to stretch out your legs. That's because there is plenty of legroom in the theatre. Gather your family together for a comfortable theatre experience in CGV Tongyeong.

    Staðsetning: 27, Wonmun-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea

    Opnunartími: Daily from 9 am to 10 pm

    Símanúmer: +82 1544-1122

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