Tongyeong City was the center of the navy during the Joseon Dynasty, and had active human and material exchanges with Seoul. Tongyeong is called the Naples of Korea and has many tourist resources that take advantage of its location surrounded by 570 islands, and has recently emerged as a hot spot for night tourism.

A city of artists, musicians and writers

Tongyeong is the birthplace of famous musicians, painters, and writers such as Yun Isang, Jeon Hyeok-rim, and Park Kyung-ni. The city was selected as a Creative City of Music by UNESCO in 2015. It is rich in intangible cultural assets such as O-gwangdae, Namhaean Byeolsingut, and Seungjeonmu, and operates the Tongyeong International Music Hall, Docheon Theme Park, Tongyeong Citizens’ Cultural Arts Center, Tongyeong International Music Festival, Yun Isang International Music Competition, Tongyeong Fringe Festival, and Asian Composer Showcase. 

Tonight Tongyeong 99 Tour runs at night

In Tongyeong, you can enjoy cable cars, luges, and adventure rides, and admire the beautiful Dodong Beach, Bijindo Beach, Nammangsan Mountain, Dala Park, Mireuksan Mountain, Oknyeo Peak, Lighthouse Island, and Yongmeori Mountain. In particular, the city is running Tonight Tongyeong 99 Tour, Scary Tour, Bongsugol Village Tour with Tea, and Sunset Healing Tour at night. The flagship 99 Tour runs until the end of October every Friday and Saturday. Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival is one of the must see events in the city as Admiral Yi led prepared and fought many sea battles around the city close and far.