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Somaemuldo
A small island south of Tongyeong whose neighbour Deungdaeseom is reachable on foot across a gravel spit exposed only at low tide, leading to a white lighthouse on the cliffs.
28 km · about 30 min drive
Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea · Asia
Tongyeong is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Kyosai, 28km from Somaemuldo.
Tongyeong is a town located in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. With a population of 70,641, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Tongyeong sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tongyeong to your route.
Tongyeong (Korean: 통영; Korean pronunciation: [tʰoŋ.jʌŋ]) is a coastal city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It has an area of 238.81 km2 (92.21 sq mi) and in 2010, a population of 139,869 people. It is divided into 1 eup (town), 6 myeon (township) and 11 dong (neighborhood). Chungmu city and Tongyeong countyRead more
were reunited in 1995, creating Tongyeong as it is known today. It consists of Goseong Peninsula, Hansando, Mireuk Island, Yokji Island and other islets. It was formerly known as Chungmu, after the posthumous name of Admiral Yi Sun-sin. The name Tongyeong means "command post" and is itself associated with Admiral Yi, as it refers to his principal base that was located on nearby Hansan Island.
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Tongyeong is located in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 34.8496 latitude, 128.4278 longitude.
Tongyeong has a population of approximately 70,641 people, making it a town in South Korea.
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Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
Full driving guide for South Korea2 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
A small island south of Tongyeong whose neighbour Deungdaeseom is reachable on foot across a gravel spit exposed only at low tide, leading to a white lighthouse on the cliffs.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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60 km · about 70 min drive
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