Sinseondae Observatory (신선대 전망대)

17.6 Km 16394 2022-11-17

San 21-19, Galgot-ri, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-639-3000

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.

E-Mart - Tongyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 통영)

17.6 Km 0 2024-04-23

9, Jungnim 4-ro, Gwangdo-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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DPIRANG (디피랑)

17.7 Km 0 2024-02-28

29 Nammanggongwon-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-1544-3303

DPIRANG, a digital theme park, is situated at Nammangsan Park in Tongyeong. Its media show narrates the story of murals that vanished from Dongpirang and Seopirang, renowned mural villlages in Tongyeong, and have now brought to life. Additionally, the park features fifteen differently themed trails, each adorned with an array of lights, spanning a total length of 1.3km.

Haegeumgang Cruise (해금강유람선)

17.7 Km 61308 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.

Tongyeong Jungang Market (통영 중앙시장)

17.8 Km 31038 2020-01-06

14-16, Jungangsijang 1-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-649-5225

With almost 400 years of history, Tongyeong Jungang Market is a popular tourist spot in the city of Tongyeong, attracting tourists during weekends and even on weekdays.

The market is located next to Dongpirang Village. In front of the market is Gangguan Port where a turtle ship (geobukseon) and fishing boats are docked. The spacious cultural venue called Munhwa Madang is quite reminiscent of Byeongseon Madang, a place for anchoring or mooring warships in the past.

As the market is located close to the coastline, fresh fish and dried fish make up a huge part of the market's offerings. Here, visitors can also find mother-of-pearl inlaid wares, quilted products, and rice cakes.

Tongyeong Sebyeonggwan Hall (통영 세병관)

17.8 Km 29742 2021-12-24

27, Sebyeong-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-645-3805

Sebyeonggwan Hall, located in Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do, was established in 1605 by the 6th generation commander-in-chief Lee Kyung-jun and is well known as one of the widest buildings of the Joseon period along with Gyeonghoeru Pavilion in Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jinnamgwan Hall in Yeosu-si.

Sebyeonggwan Hall is placed at the foot of Yeohwangsan Mountain and overlooks Tongyeong. Right next to the hall are the remains of the naval base Tongjeyeong, which includes Unjudang (also called Jeseungdang, a military education center for the Joseon Navy) among others.

Sebyeonggwan Hall symbolizes the ending of the war, the washing away and cleaning up of the weapons of war.

Haegeumgang Cheonyeonsong Hoe Restaurant (해금강천년송횟집)

17.9 Km 6656 2019-07-31

17, Haegeumgang 3-gil, Nambu-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-632-6210

Haegeumgang Cheonyeonsong Hoe Restaurant specializes in hoe (sliced raw fish) prepared with fresh, live fish caught by haenyeo (female divers). The main characteristic of this restaurant is that the customers enjoying their meal late afternoon can watch a magnificent view of the sun setting between Haegeumgang River and Sajabawi Rock.

Gangguan Port (강구안)

17.9 Km 24510 2021-06-01

Jungang-dong, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-650-4681

Gangguan Port is located in Tongyeong close to the sea, and regarded to be more full of energy compared to other ports due to the sea waves seen close by. The port is occupied by moored fishing boats and rows of restaurants that sell Chungmu-style gimbap.

Dongwon Haemul Cheonguk (동원해물천국)

17.9 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).

Ttungbo Halmae Gimbap (뚱보할매김밥)

17.9 Km 10967 2024-02-27

325 Tongyeonghaean-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Ttungbo Halmae Gimbap, located in the Jungang Traditional Market of Tongyeong, is famous for its local delicacy, Chungmu gimbap. Chungmu gimbap originated from sailors who packed rice and fillings separately to preserve freshness during sea voyages. It consists of rice, squid salad, and radish kimchi, creating a simple yet flavorful dish. Nearby attractions include the Seopirang Park, Tongyeong Port, and Tongyeong City Museum.

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