Major city · South Korea
Tongyeong통영
Give Tongyeong 2 nights: one day for the cable car and Dongpirang, one for a ferry island. Skip it on a 5-night Korea trip.
Tongyeong is a south-coast port of about 121,000 people, built around a harbour and 190-plus islands. It is a 90-minute bus from Busan, so it works as a 2-night add-on to Busan or Geoje, not as a first-trip stop. The centre is walkable; the islands need a ferry and your passport.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KRW
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (rain and heat), late Jul–mid Aug typhoon risk
- Airports
- PUS · HIN
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- South Korea ↗Check K-ETA and visa status on the official sites before you fly; the list of nationalities exempted from registering online changes year by year.
- South Korea ↗Google Maps gives poor walking and driving directions in Korea; use Naver Map or Kakao Map for routes.
- South Korea ↗Buy a T-money card (or use a phone-based transit pass) for subway and buses; it also pays at convenience stores and many taxis.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tongyeong112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tongyeong, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cards work almost everywhere, including taxis, convenience stores and many market stalls; carry ₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) in cash for street food…South Korea-wide
- SIM or eSIMSK Telecom, KT and LG U+ sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at airport arrivals; a passport is required, and data-only plans are cheapest.South Korea-wide
- Tap waterOfficially safe from the tap; most people drink filtered water, and restaurants serve it free.South Korea-wide
- TippingRestaurants and cafés: No tip; a service charge appears only in top hotels.South Korea-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.South Korea-wide
- SafetyTongyeong is a low-crime provincial city; the real risks are ferry and cable-car weather cancellations, slippery harbour steps, and summer heat.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in every subway station; paper goes in the toilet in new buildings, in the bin where a sign asks.South Korea-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 1330 Tourism helpline (24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysPalaces close one weekday (Gyeongbokgung Tuesday, others mostly Monday); national museums open daily but close on 1 Jan, Seollal and Chuseok days.South Korea-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPUS Gimhae International (Busan) (Closest big airport, about 60 min by road; bus or taxi to Tongyeong.).
- Getting aroundLocal buses cost ₩1,500 (≈ US$2) cash or ₩1,450 (≈ US$2) with a T-money-style card, with one free transfer within 30 minutes of tapping off (2026 estimate).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealUjja noodles₩8,000–12,000 (≈ US$6–9)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, base fare₩4,000 (≈ US$3)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ride₩1,450–1,500 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedSeaside pension (up to 4), a night, per room₩80,000 (≈ US$60)
- Mid-range bedHotel or motel double room, a night, per room₩110,000 (≈ US$80)
- High-end bedHotel or motel double room, a night, per room₩200,000 (≈ US$150)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩70,000 (≈ US$55) · Mid ₩120,000 (≈ US$90) · High ₩220,000 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PUS Gimhae International (Busan) (Closest big airport, about 60 min by road; bus or taxi to Tongyeong.) · HIN Sacheon (Jinju) (About 44 min by road; domestic flights to Gimpo and Jeju only.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid*
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid*
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Tongyeong: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Local buses cost ₩1,500 cash or ₩1,450 with a T-money-style card, with one free transfer within 30 minutes of tapping off (2026 estimate). Taxis start at about ₩4,000. The harbour, Dongpirang and the markets are walkable; use a bus or taxi for the cable car and Donam-dong.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hansando Island
goDoor to door: About 2–3 h each way with waiting
Ferry from Tongyeong passenger terminal, then local transport on the island
Admiral Yi's base and the Hansan battle site; take your passport and check the return sailing.
Maemuldo
goDoor to door: About 1 h by boat each way
Ferry from Tongyeong port, daily
Three small islands; busy in summer, so book the sailing you want.
Jangsado Sea Park
cautionDoor to door: Half a day
Ferry from Tongyeong, then the island garden
Garden island with seasonal camellia and hydrangea; check sailings before you commit.
Geoje
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus from Tongyeong terminal
Easy onward leg; the Busan–Geoje expressway link made this route faster.
Busan
goDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Express bus from Tongyeong terminal
Direct bus; the simplest way in or out.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Gangguan / Jungang-dong
Harbour front, fish market, Dongpirang on foot. Best for a short stay with no car.
Donam-dong (Mireukdo)
Cable car, luge and marina area; resort hotels and pensions, 10–15 min by bus from the centre.
Misu-dong
Canal and Chungmugyo bridge views, cafés; quieter, still bus-reachable.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₩70,000–110,000 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₩110,000–180,000 (≈ US$80–130) excl. bed
- High
- ₩180,000 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel or motel double room1 × 2 nights × ₩110,000 | ₩220,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₩120,000 | ₩480,000 |
| Cable car, adult round trip2 × ₩14,000 | ₩28,000 |
| Local bus day of riding2 × ₩4,500 | ₩9,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₩25,000 | ₩50,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₩78,700 |
| Trip total≈ ₩216,400 per person per day, bed included | ₩865,700≈ US$650 |
2026 estimate in won; flights and long-distance buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Chungmu gimbap | ₩5,000–8,000 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Kkullbbang (honey donut), each | ₩1,500–2,500 (≈ US$2) |
| Ujja noodles | ₩8,000–12,000 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Oyster set mealAbout USD 15–22. | ₩20,000–30,000 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Local bus ride | ₩1,450–1,500 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi, base fare | ₩4,000 (≈ US$3) |
| Cable car, adult round trip | ₩14,000 (≈ US$11) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferries to the islands leave from different terminals: check which one your boat uses before you set out.
- Take your passport for any island ferry.
- Summer brings heavy rain and typhoon-season cancellations; ferry and cable car can stop at short notice.
- Not all pensions and guesthouses take foreign cards: carry some cash.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Tourism helpline (24 h, English)
- 1330
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Tongyeong통영
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My bed tonight
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이 주소로 가 주세요To this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline (24 h, English)1330
Embassy
No embassies in Tongyeong; most are in Seoul, with consulates in Busan.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Busan → Tongyeong express bus: about 1 h 30 min
- Seoul Nambu → Tongyeong, nonstop: about ₩24,600 (≈ US$18), 4 h 10 min
- Cable car, adult round trip: ₩14,000 (≈ US$11)
Say or show
- 안녕하세요 — Hello (annyeonghaseyo)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 이거 주세요 — This one, please (igeo juseyo)
- 얼마예요? — How much is it? (eolmayeyo)
- 카드 돼요? — Can I pay by card? (kadeu dwaeyo)
- 여객선 터미널이 어디예요? — Where is the ferry terminal? (yeogaekseon teomineori eodiyeyo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tongyeong. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (rain and heat), late Jul–mid Aug typhoon risk · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PUS and HIN: last bus times, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Gangguan and the fish market, Dongpirang and Seopirang, Donam-dong cable car, Misu-dong canal.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (cable car, luge, Dpirang night walk, Yonghwasa, Miraesa) and eat pages with last orders.
- Ferry-board fixtures for Hansando, Maemuldo and Jangsado so gates A–D can go green.