SOUTH KOREA’S TONGYEONG OFFERS TRAVELLERS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES WITH RANGE OF ACTIVITIES

Somaemuldo Lighthouse photo (Photo: Kim, Dul-ja) (Copyright: Tongyeong City, www.tongyeong.go.kr)

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Tongyeong, a port city located in the southern part of South Korea, is performing a range of activities to attract overseas travellers in order to activate tourism, offering full of unique experiences.

Located in a one-hour and thirty-minute distance from Busan, Tongyeong is a coastal city consisting of 192 islands that is full of exotic things to enjoy, according to a statement.

Among others, the Jangsado Sea Park, a famous filming location for the globally popular TV shows “Running Man” and “My Love from the Star”, offers a beautiful garden surrounded by the magnificent sea where camellias and hydrangeas are in full bloom by season.

A city where travellers can properly enjoy the South Sea at the southern end of the beautiful Korean peninsula, Tongyeong has another famous tourist attraction namely Tongyeong Cable Car, the longest cable car in South Korea.

The city also has Skyline Luge, the first of its type opened in the country, from which travellers can enjoy the magnificent view of the South Sea. During summer, it opens at night, offering an opportunity to enjoy the night view.

Furthermore, Gangguan Port, the centre of Tongyeong tourism, is a celebrated location where travellers can enjoy the tranquil and romantic night view of this small city.

One of the 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in South Korea in 2023 – 2024, Dpirang is the country’s first outdoor media art park, in which travellers can experience the feeling of being a character of a fairytale with the media art attraction installed along the Nammangsan Sculpture Park walking trail.

A port city offering an abundance of fresh seafood, Tongyeong oyster is one of the most famous seafoods in Korea. At around US$20, travellers can enjoy a variety of oyster dishes, such as seasoned fresh oysters, steamed oysters and deep-fried oysters. (US$1=RM4.65)

In Tongyeong, travellers are also able to find a variety of accommodation facilities ranging from guesthouses to hotels and pool villas. To make a special memory of travel, travellers can try staying at “Pension”, a Korean-style accommodation that is cheaper than hotels.

Details about Tongyeong attractions are available at https://www.tongyeong.go.kr/eng.web.

-- BERNAMA