Bijindo Island (비진도)

12.7Km 2022-11-10

Hansan-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Bijindo Island is located 13 kilometers from Tongyeonghang Port. The island's main attraction is the 550-meter-long beach. Due to the unique formation of the island, with the beach appearing to connect two separate islands, it is possible to view both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach. The western side is a sandy beach, while the eastern side is a pebble beach.

Visitors to the island can also enjoy scenic attractions of Hallyeohaesang National Park, including Haegeumgang Island and Sipjaedonggul Cave. Bijindo Island is also a great place to enjoy seafishing or simply relax in the natural beauty.

Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park (거제도 포로수용소 유적공원)

13.0Km 2024-03-06

61 Gyeryong-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park is a park and exhibition hall built on the site of South Korea's largest prisoner-of-war camp, which accommodated up to 173,000 North Korean and Chinese prisoners captured by the South Korean and UN forces during the Korean War (1950-1953). Visitors to the exhibition hall can learn about the Korean War and the lives of prisoners through educational displays and experiences, as well as view war artifacts such as weapons.

Geoje Fishing Village Folk Museum (거제어촌민속전시관)

13.1Km 2025-01-14

41 Jisepohaean-ro, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Geoje Fishing Village Folk Museum is an exhibition hall dedicated to preserving and showcasing the traditional maritime culture and the history of fisheries in Korea. The museum operates with themes such as the Sea of Tradition, the Sea of Life, and the Sea of Experience. Visitors can view traditional fishing boats, gear, and daily tools used in Korean fishing villages. The museum also features an aquarium displaying rare fish species and a video room.

Geoje Sea World (거제씨월드)

13.2Km 2025-01-14

15 Jisepohaean-ro, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Geoje Sea World, the largest dolphin theme park in Korea, is located in Geoje. As one of the main attractions in the area, it is the only place in Korea that offers experience programs with the white beluga whales. Visitors can meet and interact with dolphins and beluga whales up close and also participate in the marine education program.

Tongyeong Lighthouse Fishing Park (통영등대낚시공원)

13.7Km 2024-02-08

441 Samchingihaean-gil, Sanyang-eup, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Tongyeong Lighthouse Fishing Park is a bridge-shaped fishing facility, conveniently situated near the Donam Tourist Complex in Tongyeong. It was established in 2006 when Tongyeong was selected as a pilot site for the Marine Fishing Park project initiated by Gyeongsangnam-do. Known as an ideal spot for sea fishing, it offers stunning views of the Hallyeo National Marine Park. This location allows visitors to enjoy sea fishing safely without the need to venture far out to sea by boat.

Tongyeong Suryuk Beach (수륙해수욕장)

14.3Km 2025-02-04

Yeongun-ri, Sanyang-eup, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Tongyeong Suryuk Beach is located on the eastern side of Mireukdo Island in Tongyeong, stretching about 550 meters along the coastline. The water is calm, shallow, and clear, making it ideal for family summer vacations. The beach is open for swimming from July to August and is equipped with convenient facilities such as restrooms and showers. Various events, including a beach volleyball tournament and a water show, are held every summer.

Kumho Tongyeong Marina Resort (금호통영마리나리조트)

14.6Km 2025-03-16

33, Keunbalgae 1-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Kumho Tongyeong Marina Resort offers visitors the nation’s first land and water combined resort that includes yacht and other water sports as well as cutting edge sports facilities for educational training.

Donam Tourist Complex (도남관광지)

14.7Km 2025-02-04

33 Keunbalgae 1-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Located on Mireukdo Island, Donam Tourist Complex includes a cruise terminal, a yacht marina, a water sports center, a resort, and the Tongyeong Traditional Craft Museum. Visitors can enjoy water sports like yachting, water skiing, banana boat rides, and jet skiing. Cruises offer exploration of the Dadohae, the sea around Tongyeong, along with night sea tours. The craft museum displays and sells traditional Tongyeong crafts, such as inlaid mother-of-pearl lacquerware, and offers hands-on experiences in creating these crafts.

Chungmugong Night Cruise (충무공유람선별빛투어)

15.2Km 2025-02-04

269-38 Donam-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Chungmugong Night Cruise offers a magnificent and romantic view over the waters of Tongyeong. The "Starlight Tour" offers a chance to enjoy the city’s nightscape, while the "Yi Sun-sin Victory Marine Tour" takes you through the waters of Tongyeong, where the Battle of Hansan Island took place. Both tours operate daily. The "Fireworks & Starlight Tour" features a fireworks show onboard while you enjoy the night view of the city, operating on Saturdays and public holidays.

Tongyeong GulMadang (통영굴마당)

15.2Km 2025-01-22

257-81 Donam-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

It's rare to find a restaurant in Tongyeong that serves oysters all year round. However, Tongyeong GulMadang offers oysters all year round. Its most popular menu is the set menu, which includes gul bossam (napa wraps with pork and oyster), guljeon (oyster pancakes), and gul yeongyang dolsotbap (nutritious oyster hot stone pot rice), and other oyster dishes.

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