From Busan: Tongyeong Private Day Tour – Mural Village, Harbour & Cable Car

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Overview A private day in Tongyeong, the harbour city of Korea's southern coast, with colourful murals, a local seafood market, naval history and sweeping sea views. Tongyeong is the closest of the southern-coast destinations to Busan (about 1 hour 20 minutes each way), so there is comfortable time at each stop. Recommended Course A: History & Harbour Stops: Sebyeongwan Hall and Chungnyeolsa Shrine, Dongpirang mural village, Jungang Market (lunch), Hallyeo Waterway cable car. 08:30 Depart Busan 09:50 Sebyeongwan and Chungnyeolsa (about 70 min) 11:15 Dongpirang (about 45 min) 12:00 Lunch at Jungang Market (about 75 min) 13:30 Cable car (about 90 min including transfer) 15:30 Depart for Busan 16:50 Arrive back in Busan (about 8.5 hours in total) Seasonal note: Enjoyable all year round. From November to February the historic sites close in the late afternoon, and the cable car may pause in strong wind. Recommended Course B: Views First Stops: Hallyeo Waterway cable car, Lee Sun-sin Park and Tongyeong Bridge viewpoint, Dongpirang and Jungang Market. 08:30 Depart Busan 10:00 Cable car (about 100 min) 12:00 Lunch 13:00 Lee Sun-sin Park (about 30 min) 14:00 Dongpirang (about 45 min) 15:00 Depart for Busan 16:20 Arrive back in Busan (about 8 hours in total) Seasonal note: Best on clear days for the panoramic views. Recommended Course C: Mireukdo Loop Stops: Hallyeo Waterway cable car, Dara Park, Jungang Market (lunch) and Dongpirang. 08:30 Depart Busan 10:00 Cable car 12:00 Dara Park (about 30 min) 13:30 Lunch 15:00 Dongpirang 15:45 Depart for Busan 17:05 Arrive back in Busan (about 8.5 hours in total, sunset not included) Seasonal note: Dara Park is known for sunsets; in winter months sunset falls after the tour ends. What's Included Private van and English-speaking driver-guide Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Busan city Fuel, tolls, parking and vehicle insurance Bottled water A recommended itinerary that you can adjust on the day within the time available What's Not Included Entrance fees (approximate, per person): Sebyeongwan about KRW 3,000; Chungnyeolsa about KRW 1,000; Hallyeo Waterway cable car about KRW 17,000 round trip; Dongpirang and the market are free Meals and drinks Personal expenses Meeting & Pick-up Departure city: Busan. Hotel pick-up: available at hotels in Busan city (Busan Station, Haeundae, Seomyeon and similar areas); exact pick-up time to be confirmed after booking. Meeting point: your hotel lobby, or another point in Busan city to be confirmed with your guide. Good to Know Comfortable walking shoes are recommended; Dongpirang has hillside lanes. The order of stops may change with weather and traffic to keep your day running smoothly. The cable car pauses on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month and in strong wind; on those days your guide will arrange another scenic stop. Please let us know about dietary requests when you book. Seafood and fish stock are common in Tongyeong, and vegetarian lunch options are to be confirmed. In oyster season (roughly November to March), fresh oysters are a local favourite.