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Tongyeong
Tongyeong is a hilly fishing port on Korea's south coast, often nicknamed "the Naples of Korea," where colorful mural villages, a bustling seafood market, and the country's longest cable car overlook a harbor scattered with islands. Its identity is deeply tied to Admiral Yi Sun-sin, who once commanded Korea's naval forces from this base, and to the layered coastline of Hallyeohaesang National Park just offshore.
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Frequently asked questions about Tongyeong
How do I get to Tongyeong?
Tongyeong has no airport or train station of its own, so travelers arrive by bus at Tongyeong Central Bus Terminal — either via direct express bus from Seoul or Busan, or by first reaching a rail hub like Jinju Station (KTX-connected) and continuing on to Tongyeong by local bus. Some visitors also fly into a nearby regional airport (such as Gimhae) and take a connecting bus from there.
How many days should I spend in Tongyeong?
Plan on ~1-2 days to cover the essentials — the Dongpirang mural village, Jungang fish market, and a ride on the cable car — or extend to 3 days if adding an island-hopping excursion into Hallyeohaesang National Park.
What is Tongyeong known for?
Tongyeong is a hilly fishing port on Korea's south coast, often nicknamed "the Naples of Korea," where colorful mural villages, a bustling seafood market, and the country's longest cable car overlook a harbor scattered with islands. Its identity is deeply tied to Admiral Yi Sun-sin, who once commanded Korea's naval forces from this base, and to the layered coastline of Hallyeohaesang National Park just offshore.