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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

http://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. At 1,975 meters long, it is the longest tourist ropeway in the nation. The ropeway is made up of 47 gondolas and one freight unit. Traveling at an average of 4m/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.
  
  Telephone
  +82-1544-3303
  
  Opening date
  April 18, 2008
  
  Closed
  Every 2nd & 4th Monday (closed on Tuesday if Monday is a holiday), the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
  
  Activity Information
  Slow Post: 1,000 won per person
  
  Operating Hours
  Winter Season (October-February) 09:30-17:00
  * Last boarding time is at 16:00.
  Spring/Fall Season (March & September) 09:30-18:00
  * Last boarding time is at 17:00.
  Summer Season (April-August) 09:30-19:00
  * Last boarding time is at 18:00.
  
  * Ticketing may end 2-3 hours before closing time.
  
  Maximum Occupancy
  800 people per hour
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available (Small-sized car: 288 cars / Large-sized car: 11 cars)
  
  Available Facilities
  Upper Station
  - Station, resting area, observatory, fishery market, ticketing booth, tourism information center, parking lot
  
  Lower Station
  - Station, resting area (snack bar), restroom, management office room, observatory
  
  Facility Utilization Fees
  [Individuals]
  Adults: Round-trip 10,000 won / One-way 6,500 won
  Children: Round-trip 6,000 won / One-way 4,000 won
  
  [Groups]
  Adults: Round-trip 9,000 won / One-way 6,000 won
  Children: Round-trip 5,500 won / One-way 3,500 won
  
  * Children (ages 4 to elementary school students)
  * Groups of 25 people or more
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Parking Fees
  Free
  
  Reservation Info. for Natives
  Prior reservation is not available.
  
  Interpretation Services Offered
  Culture interpreter service available (English and Chinese)
  * Prior inquiries required
  * Inquiry: +82-55-650-4684
  
  Pets
  Only assistance dogs are allowed
  
  
• Tourist Sites

  • 

    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.

  • 

    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 whic...

  • 

    Gangguan Port Geobukseon Ship (강구안 거북선)

    Region : Tongyeong-si Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
    Gangguan Port Geobukseon is life-size reconstruction of a Geobukseon ship constructed by the South Korean Navy and commissioned by the Seoul Metropolitan Govern...

  • 

    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...

• Accommodation

  • 

    Kumho Chungmu Resort (충무마리나리조트)

    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,...

• Restaurants

  • 

    Ttungbo Halmae Gimbap (뚱보할매김밥)

    Region : Tongyeong-si Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Korean Food
    Named after a big, old lady by the name of Eo Du-i, Ttungbo (an endearing term for 'fat person') Halmae (a dialect for 'halmeoni' or grandmother) Gimbap (dried ...

  • 

    Omisa Kkulbbang (오미사꿀빵)

    Region : Tongyeong-si Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Bars/ Cafes/ Clubs
    Omisa Kkulbbang is a famous bakery in Tongyeong, the owner of which was a baker in a well-known bakery. The owner opened the restaurant without any name in the ...

• 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.
  (29 bus stops / approx 40 min)
  From the bus stop, the venue is located within 140m on foot (approx. 2 min).
  
  OR
  
  Take a taxi to the venue from the bus terminal.
  (Taxi fare: about 11,000 to 13,000 won / Travel time: 20 min)