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2 days 1 night in Tongyeong for couples

Couple, 2 days: Dongpirang and the cable car: a route through Sanyang Coast & Dalah Park → Old Town, Gangguan & Dongpirang. 13 stops, estimated cost about ₩190,000 per person (excluding lodging).

The timetable below is built from the distances between stops. You can follow it as is, or open the Tongyeong planner at the bottom of the page to swap any stop and have the times recalculated.

Day 1 · Sanyang Coast & Dalah Park

Starts at 10:00 and wraps up around 20:30. 7 stops, about ₩105,000 per person.

10:00

Mansando and Yeondaedo Cruise 만지도·연대도 유람선 Fun & activities

This small cruise leaves from the pier at Yeonmyeong and visits two islands, Mansando and …

2 hr 30 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · Boats leave from the Yeonmyeong pier in Yeonhwa-ri, about 25 minutes by taxi from the old town. (Show a driver: 만지도·연대도 유람선)

~11 min by car · 1.3 km
12:41

Tongyeong Stay Restaurant 통영스테이식당 Meal

This restaurant belongs to a pension on the road to Dalah Park and welcomes outside diners.

1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is on the road to Dalah Park, about 35 minutes by taxi from the old town. (Show a driver: 통영스테이식당)

8 min walk · ~540 m
13:49

Dalah Park 달아공원 Night view

Dalah Park is a viewing platform at the end of the Sanyang coastal road, and its name is associated with the rising moon.

1 hr 10 min · Free · Take a taxi or drive along the Sanyang coastal road, about 30 to 40 minutes from the old town; buses are infrequent. (Show a driver: 달아공원)

~10 min by car · 0.8 km
15:09

Mystique 미스티크 Cafe

Mystique is a large seaside cafe in the Yeonhwa-ri area with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the water.

1 hr · ₩10,000–30,000 · It faces the sea in Yeonhwa-ri, about 25 minutes by taxi from the old town. (Show a driver: 미스티크)

9 min walk · ~610 m
16:18

Yeonmyeong Beach 연명해변 Parks & nature

Yeonmyeong is a small quiet beach beside a fishing village, right next to the pier where island cruises depart.

1 hr · Free · It is next to the cruise pier at Yeonmyeong, about 25 minutes by taxi from the old town. (Show a driver: 연명해변)

9 min walk · ~640 m
17:40

Soban 소반 Meal

Soban is a small home-style restaurant in the Yeonhwa-ri village, serving a set meal whose…

50 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is in Yeonhwa-ri village, near the cruise pier, about 25 minutes by taxi from the old town. (Show a driver: 소반)

~19 min by car · 4.3 km
19:00

Aramarine Yacht Tour 아라마린 요트투어 Fun & activities

Aramarine runs sailing trips from a yacht pier in Yeongun-ri, cruising the calm waters off Tongyeong.

1 hr 30 min · Over ₩30,000 · The pier is in Yeongun-ri, about 15 minutes by taxi from the old town; the operator can tell you the meeting point. (Show a driver: 아라마린)

What to bring and keep in mind

Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.

Some stops need a reservation. Tap the reservation tag on the card to check in advance.

For outdoor walks, wear comfortable shoes and carry a bottle of water. It gets windy after sunset, so bring a layer.

Arrive at night-view spots about 30 minutes before sunset to see both the daytime scenery and the lights.

Day 2 · Old Town, Gangguan & Dongpirang

Starts at 09:00 and wraps up around 18:50. 6 stops, about ₩85,000 per person.

09:00

Gangguan Harbor 강구안 Sights

Gangguan is the small inner harbor at the heart of old Tongyeong, where replica turtle shi…

1 hr · Free · From Tongyeong Intercity Bus Terminal, take a city bus or taxi for about 10 minutes; this is the best starting point for an old-town walk. (Show a driver: 강구안)

5 min walk · ~340 m
11:40

Dongpirang Jjugul 동피랑쭈굴 Meal

A casual restaurant at the lower end of the Dongpirang lanes, this place stir-fries oyster…

50 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It stands at the lower end of the Dongpirang lanes, about 5 minutes on foot from Gangguan Harbor. (Show a driver: 동피랑쭈굴)

3 min walk · ~140 m
12:33

Dongpirang Mural Village 동피랑벽화마을 Sights

Dongpirang is a hillside neighborhood above the harbor whose old rooftops and garden walls are covered in painted murals.

1 hr 10 min · Free · It is a 5-minute walk uphill from Gangguan Harbor; the lanes are too narrow for cars, so park in a public lot nearby. (Show a driver: 동피랑벽화마을)

6 min walk · ~450 m
13:49

Gangguan Ekkang Dabang 강구안 에깡다방 Cafe

Ekkang Dabang is a retro-style tearoom on a lane right beside the harbor, with old signboards and props kept as decor.

40 min · Under ₩10,000 · It is on a lane right beside Gangguan Harbor, a short walk from the market. (Show a driver: 강구안 에깡다방)

9 min walk · ~640 m
14:38

DPIRANG Night Light Show 디피랑 Night view

DPIRANG is a paid evening walk through a media-art and lighting installation spread over N…

1 hr 20 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · The ticket booth is on Nammangsan, about 15 minutes on foot from Gangguan Harbor; a taxi from the bus terminal is quick. (Show a driver: 디피랑)

9 min walk · ~610 m
17:40

Haenyeo Haemul Dajji 해녀해물다찌 Meal

Dajji is a Tongyeong style of drinking meal in which you pay a set price per person and th…

1 hr 10 min · ₩10,000–30,000 · It is a short walk from Gangguan Harbor; a taxi from the bus terminal takes about 10 minutes. (Show a driver: 해녀해물다찌)

What to bring and keep in mind

Some stops need a reservation. Tap the reservation tag on the card to check in advance.

Palaces, historic houses and temples stop admitting visitors 30 to 60 minutes before closing, so do not save them for last.

Lots of walking today. Plan one long rest at a cafe somewhere in the middle.

Parking lots at major sights fill up early in the morning, so leave extra time for parking between stops.

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