Located on the southern edge of the Korean peninsula, Tongyeong is famous for its beautiful scenery with diverse islands, alluring waters, vibrant port town atmosphere, and delicious seafood.

Tongyeong is also known as a city of culture, art, and music, as shown by the many prominent artists hailing from the area and the various festivals held there. These festivals include the Tongyeong Fringe Festival, Hansan Great Battle Festival, Tongyeong Arts Festival, Literature and Theater Arts Festival, and the famous Tongyeong International Music Festival.

As one of the cities in South Korea that is famous for the beauty of the surrounding islands, you can start your trip in Tongyeong by visiting Somaemuldo Island which is one of the famous islands among the 567 islands in Tongyeong. The island is famous for having a 50-meter long sea road connecting it to the smaller Lighthouse Island. This road can only be traveled twice a day during low tide. Therefore, it is important to know the low tide schedule to visit Lighthouse Island.

In addition, you can also enjoy the beauty of Tongyeong city from above by climbing to the top of Mireuksan or riding the cable car to enjoy the view of the city, bay, and surrounding islands.

Last but not least, you can visit Dongpirang Mural Village to see the walls of houses decorated with colorful paintings, creating a cheerful and artistic atmosphere. Thanks to its cliffside location, you can also get a great view of the harbor from this village.

Tongyeong beckons food enthusiasts around the world, offering a spectrum of delicious dishes ranging from street food to five-star restaurants. While exploring the city, be sure to savor signature dishes such as dodarissukguk (flounder and mugwort soup), meonggae bibimbap (Korean mixed rice garnished with sea pineapple), chungmu kimbap (rice wrap containing spicy octopus and kimchi), and kkulppang (Korean honey bun).

For those planning to travel from Seoul to Tongyeong, the option of using bus services is available. The departures can be accessed through Seoul's Nambu terminal in Seocho, which offers 11 trips daily, and the express bus terminal in Gangnam, which provides 14 departures daily. The bus ride from Seoul to Tongyeong is expected to last 4.5 hours, with ticket prices ranging from ₩24,000 to ₩55,000.

Located in the temperate region of South Korea, Tongyeong has a humid subtropical climate characterized by dry winters. The average annual maximum temperature in Tongyeong reaches 18°C, fluctuating from 7°C in January to 29°C in August. Annual rainfall reaches 1,706 mm, with a minimum of 36 mm in January and a maximum of 320 mm in July.

The most ideal time to explore Tongyeong is during spring and fall, especially from March to May and September to November. During this period, the average temperature ranges from 13°C to 22°C, providing pleasant conditions for outdoor activities.