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Chungnyeolsa Shrine (충렬사)

Chungnyeolsa Shrine (충렬사)

8.9Km    2025-02-04

251 Yeohwang-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-645-3229

Chungnyeolsa Shrine in Tongyeong is dedicated to Admiral Yi Sun-sin, a national hero whose naval victories were crucial in repelling Japanese invasions of Korea in the 1590s. The shrine complex includes Dongjae and Seojae, where ritual ceremonies are prepared; a main shrine housing his spirit tablet and portrait; and an exhibit hall showcasing artifacts related to the Japanese Invasion of 1592. Rituals honoring the Admiral continue to be held every spring and fall to this day.

Skyline Luge (스카이라인 루지)

Skyline Luge (스카이라인 루지)

8.9Km    2023-02-08

178, Balgae-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-1522-2468

Skyline Luge is a luge kart adventure experience that was specially designed for downhill riding and features four tracks with a total distance of 3.8 kilometers. Visitors can reach the starting point by taking the Sky Ride lift. The track offers many thrilling sections, like curves and tunnels. The rides were designed to be easy and safe, and even children between x_heights 85 - 120 centimeters can enjoy the ride when accompanied by a guardian over age 19 and 150 centimeters in x_height. 

Pangpang Yacht Tour (팡팡만원요트투어)

8.9Km    2024-10-31

94 Jungnimhaean-ro, Gwangdo-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

The Pangpang Yacht Tour offers visitors the chance to enjoy a luxury yacht ride at a great low price. Each yacht can take up to 11 passengers, and explores the calm sea around Tongyeong. Reservations are only accepted via phone call, but pets can also ride as long as they are in a carrier. The yacht club also offers private tours for special events.

Your's Guesthouse, Tongyeong (통영 유어스게스트하우스)

Your's Guesthouse, Tongyeong (통영 유어스게스트하우스)

9.0Km    2024-12-19

27-7 , Deme 3-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-10-5574-5228

Yours Guest House is a foreigner-only guesthouse in a residential area of Mireuk Island, Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do. All guestrooms are ondol style, with 1-3 person rooms on the 1st floor and 4-person family rooms on the 2nd floor. Except for single rooms, all rooms have private bathrooms, and all rooms are equipped with TV.  There is a shared kitchen, toilet, bathroom, and terrace. A self- buffet breakfast is provided. It is possible to book the whole guesthouse for large parties: please ask ahead. Tongyeong Cable Car platform, the Skyline Luge, and the Dancing Sea Fountain are all within a 10-minute walk.

Hansando Island (한산도)

Hansando Island (한산도)

9.0Km    2021-06-15

Hansan-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-650-4681

Hansando Island is located in the middle of Hallyeohaesang National Park. Despite this, it is more well-known for its historical importance in connection with Admiral Yi Sun-sin. This is where he commanded the fleets for a majority of the Imjin War (1592-1598). It was also the site of the Great Battle of Hansan.

The island houses Jeseungdang Shrine, serving as a place for people to pay their respects to the admiral. However, the lush forest and outstanding view tend to draw in more tourists.

Tongyeong Adventure Tower (통영 어드벤처타워)

9.1Km    2025-03-27

205 Balgae-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Tongyeong Adventure Tower is an extreme sports facility located 15 meters above the ground, offering an exciting experience for people of all ages. It features over 90 thrilling courses of beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, allowing participants to climb, cross, and jump to enjoy the thrill. Visitors can choose the courses that suit their physical condition. The attraction also provides various facilities, such as a convenience store, a resting place, and an observatory.

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

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

9.5Km    2024-04-23

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

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Bada Hyanggi (바다향기)

Bada Hyanggi (바다향기)

9.6Km    2024-12-19

9-36 , Jungnimhaean-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-644-0300

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.

The Jeon Hyuck Lim Mueseum of Art (전혁림 미술관)

The Jeon Hyuck Lim Mueseum of Art (전혁림 미술관)

9.6Km    2025-01-13

10, Bongsu 1-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-645-7349

The Jeon Hyuck Lim Museum of Art is located on the way to Yonghwasa Temple on Mireuksan Mountain in Tongyeong. This site used to be the location of the house where master painter Jeon Hyuck-lim lived for about 30 years since 1975. A new building was constructed and the site was turned into a creative space, opening to the public on May 11, 2003.

The outer walls of the building is decorated with the master painter's paintings and his son Yeonggeun's paintings which were selected from among their works and reproduced by utilizing about 7,500 20x20cm ceramic tiles, with a view to represent the image of Tongyeong and the artistic image of the master painter. In particular, the front wall on the third floor is a reproduction of the great artist's work titled "Window" painted in 1992.

Undersea Tunnel - Tongyeong (해저터널-경남 통영)

Undersea Tunnel - Tongyeong (해저터널-경남 통영)

9.7Km    2024-01-03

Dang-dong, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Constructed over a 16-month period from 1931 to 1932, the undersea tunnel in Tongyeong is Asia’s first submarine tunnel. For its construction, the sea water was blocked at both ends, the tunnel was dug underground, and was paved with concrete. The Korean word “Yongmundalyang” engraved at the entrance of this 483-meter long, 5-meter wide tunnel means “the entrance of an undersea tunnel that connects island to land.”