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Geunpodonggul Cave (근포동굴)

17.5Km    2022-08-10

423 Jeogu-ri, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Geunpo Village Tunnels, which recently became popular photo spots, are some of the five tunnels located on the beach behind Geunpo Village. It is recommended to take photos at sunset with the scenery outside the cave and the silhouette. Also, if you visit after rain, water will pool on the floor, allowing you to take better photos as it reflects the landscape.

Nammangsan Sculpture Park (남망산 조각공원)

Nammangsan Sculpture Park (남망산 조각공원)

17.5Km    2025-03-22

29, Nammanggonwon-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Nammangsan Sculpture Park was established to display the works of 15 famous sculptors from 10 countries who participated in the Tongyeong International Sculpture Symposium. It is also a popular spot for dates because this 30 square kilometer land has beautiful sculptures from which visitors can feel the individual taste of the artists.

Bada Hyanggi (바다향기)

Bada Hyanggi (바다향기)

17.6Km    2024-12-19

9-36 , Jungnimhaean-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Badahyanggi Hotel is by the beach in Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do. It’s a 5-minute walk from Tongyeong Bus Terminal, and a hotel pick-up service is available. There are various types of room, including Deluxe rooms which have a fine ocean view from the balcony, and Family rooms which have jacuzzi bath tubs - just the job for soothing travel fatigue. There’s a raw fish restaurant in the same building, and other restaurants plus an E-mart nearby, so it is convenient. Dongpirang Mural Alley, Seopirang Village Road, and Chungmu Gimbap Street are 15 minutes away by car.

Hanmaeum Sikdang (한마음식당)

17.6Km    2025-01-21

6 Haesongjeong 1-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

This restaurant limits its offering to 100 tables per day to ensure the freshness of its dishes. Its signature dish is the gul samhap (oyster, kimchi, and pork belly combo). It also offers guljeon (oyster pancakes), gul tangsuyuk (deep-fried oyster with sweet and sour sauce), gul eomuk (oyster and fishcake soup), and other oyster dishes.

Sinseondae Observatory (신선대 전망대)

Sinseondae Observatory (신선대 전망대)

17.6Km    2022-11-17

San 21-19, Galgot-ri, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Sinseondae Observatory, located between Dojangpo Maeul and Haegeumgang, offers picturesque views of the fantastically shaped rocks against the deep-blue ocean hues. "Sinseon" in Korean means supernatural beings; the beauty of this spot is said to attract such beings to come frolic. The blue and yellow colors layered on the rocks tell a unique history of the terrain. A stairway from the road leads directly to the lookout point.
Just past a gas station along the coastal highway, Sinseondae Observatory reveals itself. Walking out onto the rocks of Sinseondae, views of the surrounding islands and incredible landscape open up to viewers. Many commercials and TV shows have been filmed here taking advantage of this amazing setting. April and May are the perfect times to see the bright-yellow canola flowers across the island.

Daepunggwan (대풍관)

Daepunggwan (대풍관)

17.6Km    2025-01-22

29 Haesongjeong 2-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

This restaurant serves seafood dishes made with fresh seafood in season. In spring, it serves sea squirt, abalone, and cutlassfish as mulhoe (cold raw fish soup), jeon (pan-fried battered dishes), sotbap (hot pot rice), and bibimbap. In fall and winter, oyster dishes take the fore. The restaurant is quite sizable, so it is ideal for group visits. 

Tongyeong Suryuk Beach (수륙해수욕장)

Tongyeong Suryuk Beach (수륙해수욕장)

17.7Km    2025-02-04

Yeongun-ri, Sanyang-eup, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Tongyeong Suryuk Beach is located on the eastern side of Mireukdo Island in Tongyeong, stretching about 550 meters along the coastline. The water is calm, shallow, and clear, making it ideal for family summer vacations. The beach is open for swimming from July to August and is equipped with convenient facilities such as restrooms and showers. Various events, including a beach volleyball tournament and a water show, are held every summer.

Chungmugong Night Cruise (충무공유람선별빛투어)

Chungmugong Night Cruise (충무공유람선별빛투어)

17.7Km    2025-02-04

269-38 Donam-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Chungmugong Night Cruise offers a magnificent and romantic view over the waters of Tongyeong. The "Starlight Tour" offers a chance to enjoy the city’s nightscape, while the "Yi Sun-sin Victory Marine Tour" takes you through the waters of Tongyeong, where the Battle of Hansan Island took place. Both tours operate daily. The "Fireworks & Starlight Tour" features a fireworks show onboard while you enjoy the night view of the city, operating on Saturdays and public holidays.

Tongyeong GulMadang (통영굴마당)

17.7Km    2025-01-22

257-81 Donam-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

It's rare to find a restaurant in Tongyeong that serves oysters all year round. However, Tongyeong GulMadang offers oysters all year round. Its most popular menu is the set menu, which includes gul bossam (napa wraps with pork and oyster), guljeon (oyster pancakes), and gul yeongyang dolsotbap (nutritious oyster hot stone pot rice), and other oyster dishes. 

Haegeumgang Cruise (해금강유람선)

17.7Km    2024-03-20

270 Haegeumgang-ro, Nambu-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Haegeumgang Cruise is a tour boat offering sightseeing trips around Haegeumgang Islets, also known as the Geumgangsan Mountain of the Sea, renowned for its stunning scenery in Geojedo Island. The cruise departs from a quay in Galgot-ri, Nambu-myeon, near Haegeumgang Village by the seaside. The Haegeumgang Islets, located approximately 500 meters offshore, allow tourists to view various natural attractions from the sea, such as Sipjadonggul Cave, Sajabawi Rock, and Chotdaebawi Rock. A valid ID is required to board the cruise.