Tongyeong

Tongyeong is a historical port city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is known throughout Korea for its picturesque harbor. It was formerly known as Chungmu, after the posthumous name of Yi Sun-sin, a naval commander of the Joseon Dynasty famed for his victories during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598). The name Tongyeong means 'command post' and is also associated with Admiral Yi, as it refers to his principal base that was on nearby Hansan Island.

By car or bus

The new Busan-Geoje direct expressway link has made access by both express bus and car has been made significantly faster and easier.

By plane

Gimhae International Airport (PUS) is the closest airport, about 60 minutes' drive away.

• Turtle Ship ReplicaReplica of a famous naval vessel that defended Korea from Japanese invasion on numerous occasions.

• Tongyeong Port

• Maemool-do

  phone: +82-1577-0557
  address: 515 tongyeong hae-an-ro, tongyeong-si, kyeongsang namdo
  Maemool-do is a beautiful island group of Tongyeong, consisting of 3 small islands. It is often crowded.

• Mt. Mireuksan Cable Car

  address: Bongpyeong-dong, Tongyeong-si. 경남 통영시 봉평동

Tongyeong is famous for Chungmu Gimbap (충무김밥), a type of gimbap accompanied by spicy sauce made from baby octopus.

• Geoje island is a short bus journey away
• Busan is South Korea's second city, and is a direct 90 minute journey by bus
• Visit Somaemuldo, one hour away by boat