Tongyeong-Hallyeo Waterway Observation Cable Car

Tongyeong is situated in the southern tip of Goseong peninsula and its three sides are surrounded by the sea. It consists of 41 inhabited and 110 uninhabited islands. Tongyeong Port, the east gate of Hallyeo Marine National Park, is referred to as the most beautiful port in South Korea

This Hallyeo Waterway Observation Cable Car is the longest (1.975m) cable car in Korea installed on Tongyeong Mt. Mireuksan (461m above the sea), one of the 100 celebrated mountains (the Office of Forestry) in Korea.

10.31.2009

MT. NAMMANGSAN PARK - Tongyeong

In Mt. Nammangsan, there is a citizens’ park where you can view Tongyeong. At the top of the mountain stands a bronze statue of General Lee Sun-Shin (Chungmugong) built by the citizens in 1953, and Suhyangjeong Pavilion. Under the Suhyangjeong Pavilion, there is Citizens’ Cultural Center. Right under this center is Nammangsan Outdoor Sculptural Park. Nammangsan Sculpture Park was established to display the persistent works of 15 famous sculptors from 10 countries (Japan, China, France, Israel, Venezuela, etc.) who participated in the Tongyeong International Sculpture Symposium.

CITIZEN'S CULTURAL CENTER

BRONZE STATUE OF GENERAL LEE SUN-SHIN

SUHYANGJEONG PAVILION

VIEW OF TONGYEONG SHIPYARD FROM THE PAVILION

VIEWS OF TONGYEONG FROM THE PAVILION & PARK

OVERLOOKING MT. NAMMANGSAN PARK

07.05.2009

TONGYEONG CITY

Tongyeong is a beautiful city of spectacular seascapes and pristine beaches situated in the center of Hallyeo National Marine Park. As the setting for the great victories in the Hansan, Dangpo, Wonmun Battles during the Japanese invasion, Tongyeong is forever etched in Korean history

THE NIGHTSCAPE OF TONGYEONG CANAL

TONGYEONG GRAND BRIDGE

As an increasing number of tourists are visiting the Donam Tourism District and more and more people are moving into the new residential areas of Mireukdo Island, Tongyeong Grand Bridge was established to ease the traffic congestion at Chungmu Bridge. Measuring 591m in length and 20m in width, The Tongyeong Grand Bridge connects Dang-dong, Bodi Island, and Misu-dong through the Tongyeong Canal. It's construction was completed thrugh a combination of the strong arch-truss technique and the plate guard technique. One hundred and ninety-six green lights were installed along the 140m top arch to give soft and warm lights at night. When reflected on the waters, the lights create countless football-shaped images that attract many tourists to its beautiful night view.

TONGYEONG SHIPYARD @ NIGHT

VIEWS OF TONGYEONG CITY HARBOR

07.27.2008