Tongyeong itineraries
Gangguan in a Day
Start with Chungmu gimbap, walk the market, the mural lanes and the old naval headquarters, then ride the cable car over the sea in the afternoon. No car needed.
Mireukdo & Old Town
Day one walks under the sea to Mireukdo for the luge, sunset at Dal-a Park and a dachi night; day two moves from dawn soup through shrines, hillside lanes and the market.
Three Days, One Island
One day for the harbour and mural lanes, one for Somaemuldo's lighthouse island, and a last morning hiking Mireuksan and riding the cable car down. Tongyeong from land, sea and summit.
Festivals & seasons
- 3 — Tongyeong International Music Festival
- 3 — Flounder & Mugwort Soup Season
- 4 — Bongsugol Cherry Blossoms
- 5 — Somaemuldo Tidal Crossing
- 7 — Bijindo Summer Beach
- 8 — Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival
- 10 — Autumn Sunsets at Dal-a Park
- 11 — Isang Yun International Competition
- 12 — Oyster Season
Souvenirs
- Tongyeong honey buns
- Salted sea pineapple
- Fresh oysters (winter)
- Dried anchovies and squid
- Chungmu gimbap to go
- Mother-of-pearl lacquerware
- Tongyeong nubi quilting