Address

205, Balgae-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
경상남도 통영시 발개로 205 (도남동)

Type

Mountains

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-1544-3303

Homepage

cablecar.ttdc.kr (Korean only)

• Information
  Introduction
  Located on Mireuksan Mountain, one of Korea's top 100 mountains, Hallyeosudo Viewing Ropeway is the only dual-cable automatic circulating gondola system in Korea. The ropeway is made up of 47 gondolas and one freight unit. Traveling at an average of 4 m/sec, it takes approximately 9 minutes to reach the summit station from the ground station. From the top of Mireuksan Mountain, one can see the historical venue for the Great Battle of Hansan below and even see as far Hallyeohaesang National Park (from Hansando Island to Yeosu), Japan's Daemado Island, Jirisan National Park's Cheonwangbong Peak, and Dolsando Island.
  
  Opening date
  April 18, 2008
  
  Closed
  Every 2nd & 4th Monday, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
  
  Operating Hours
  October-February 09:30-16:00
  March & September Weekdays 09:30-17:00 / Weekends 09:00-17:30
  April-August Weekdays 09:30-18:00 / Weekends 09:00-18:00
  
  * Schedule subject to change depending on weather conditions. Please inquire in advance before visiting.* Ticketing may end 2-3 hours before closing time.
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available (Small-sized car: 288 spaces / Large-sized car: 11 spaces)
  
  Facility Utilization Fees
  [Individuals]
  Adults: Round-trip 14,000 won / One-way 10,500 won
  Children: Round-trip 10,000 won / One-way 8,000 won
  
  [Groups]
  Adults: Round-trip 13,000 won / One-way 10,000 won
  Children: Round-trip 9,500 won / One-way 7,500 won
  
  * Adults (ages 13 and older) / Children (ages 4-12)
  * Group: 25 people or more
  
  Available Facilities
  Lower Station
  - Station, resting area, observatory, fishery market, ticketing booth, tourism information center, parking lot
  
  Upper Station
  - Station, resting area (snack bar), restroom, management office room, observatory
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Parking Fees
  Free
  
  Pets
  Only assistance dogs are permitted
  
  
• Tourist Sites

  • 

    Mireukdo Island Special Tourist Zone (미륵도 관광특구)

    Region : Tongyeong-si Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Amusement Parks/ Tourist Resorts
    Mireukdo Island resides in Tongyeong, a city that holds great historical significance for being the home of the Tongjeyeong naval station during the Joseon Dyna...

  • 

    The Jeon Hyuck Lim Mueseum of Art (전혁림 미술관)

    Region : Tongyeong-si Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Art Museums/ Art Galleries
    The Jeon Hyuck Lim Museum of Art is located on the way to Yonghwasa Temple on Mireuksan Mountain in Tongyeong. This site used to be the location of the hou...

  • 

    Gangguan Port (강구안)

    Region : Tongyeong-si Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Ports/ Fishing Villages/ Lighthouses
    Gangguan Port is located in Tongyeong close to the sea, markets, cultural areas and food.

  • 

    Mireuksan Mountain (Tongyeong) (미륵산(통영))

    Region : Tongyeong-si Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Mountains
    Situated in Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do, Mireuksan Mountain (458.4m) is considered one of the 100 best mountains in Korea. While not as high as other mountains,...

  • 

    Dongpirang Village (동피랑마을)

    Region : Tongyeong-si Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Others
    The word "Dongpirang" is made of two words. One is "dong," meaning east, and the other is "birang," meaning hill in a Tongyeong dialect. Tongyeong Agenda 21 whi...

• Accommodation

  • 

    Kumho Tongyeong Marina Resort (금호통영마리나리조트)

    Region : Tongyeong-si Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Condominium
    Stunningly beautiful, famously relaxing and consistently recognized as the finest in Korea, the facilities of Kumho Resorts are havens for yachting aficionados,...

  • 

    Beach Hotel (충무비치호텔)

    Region : Tongyeong-si Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Beach Hotel is a 7-story building and located in Tongyeong-si so called as the Naples of the East. It is 15 minutes away from Tongyeong Intercity Bus Terminal b...

• Restaurants

  • 

    Ttungbo Halmae Gimbap (뚱보할매김밥)

    Region : Tongyeong-si Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Ttungbo Halmae Gimbap is one of the most sought-out restaurants selling Chungmu gimbap, a simple take on gimbap with just rice filling the laver. Although small...

• Shopping

  • 

    Tongyeong Jungang Market (통영 중앙시장)

    Region : Tongyeong-si Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Traditional Markets
    With almost 400 years of history, Tongyeong Jungang Market is a popular tourist spot in the city of Tongyeong, attracting tourists during weekends and even on w...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Bus]
  From Seoul Express Bus Terminal or Seoul Nambu Terminal, take a bus bound for Tongyeong Intercity Bus Terminal.
  Take Bus 141 in front of Tongyeong Intercity Bus Terminal.
  Get off at Tongyeong Cable Car of Ground Station Bus Stop.
  
  [Taxi]
  Approx. 20 min from Tongyeong Bus Terminal.
  
  

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