[Tongyeong, Gyeongnam] The hottest film set of local television productions

[Tongyeong, Gyeongnam] The hottest film set of local television productions

When watching Korean dramas or movies, you’ll find various traces of Tongyeong. Today, we’ll guide you through some of our hottest picks.

  

<Jangsa Island’s Camellia Tunnel.>

▶ Pass by a tunnel of camellia flowers on Jangsa Island

Jangsa Island gained fame after the airing of the hit drama “My Love From the Star” (2013-4), starring Kim Soo-hyun and Jun Ji-hyun. Couples usually frequent the area for a glimpse of the romance portrayed on television, between Kim and Jun.

A 40-minute ferry ride to the island is provided at Tongyeong Port, and it takes around two hours to tour around.

Visitors to the island can find around 1,000 different species of plants and antique buildings.

<The peak of Jangsa Island, located 100 meters above sea level, is reachable by a popular hiking trail.>

There’s also the Rainbow Bridge, located at the center of the island, from which you can relish a sensational view of the clear-blue sky and sparkly ocean.

Among all the interesting features on the island, the Camellia Tunnel is the most popular site, as the 60-meter-long road made out of 100,000 250-year-old camellias will most likely put you in awe.

In order to reach Jangsa Island, either start from Tongyeong or Geoje. Fees range between 25,000 won and 29,500 won, including entrance to the island.

For more information, call the Donamdong Tongyeong Ferry (055-645-2307), Gabae Port Jangsa Island Ferry (055-637-8282), Jangsa Island Marines (055-637-0070), Jeogu Port Nambu Ferry (055-632-4500), or Daepo Port Daepo Cruise (055-633-9401).

<Dongpirang Village earned popularity after being aired on various tv shows.>

▶ At Dongpirang Village, see Tongyeong in a single glance

Dongpirang Village has been the film set of numerous local dramas and movies due largely to its impressive wall paintings.

The village is filled with murals ranging from the Little Prince to Tom and Jerry, all starting from the entrance to the top of the hill. 

The "alley gallery" begins five minutes up the entrance, where you'll begin to see paintings of undersea creatures and animals.

<Relish a cup of coffee at Dongpirang Village, the film set of hit drama "The Innocent Man" (2012), starring Song Joong-ki and Moon Chae-won.> 

Also at the village will you find the Slow Mailbox, which sends mails to the recipients a month later, and the Dongpo Pavilion, where you can see Tongyeong Port in a single glance.

Towards the sunset, visit a cafe near the top of the village and drink a cup of coffee while relishing a stunning view of the ocean, boats and murals. There's a wide variety to choose from, including those that were filmed in local tv productions. A cup of coffee costs around 2,000 won on average, much cheaper than the ones you'll find in Seoul.

▶ Tongyeong tour information
Contact: 055-650-4680
Homepage: http://tour.tongyeong.go.kr
English homepage: http://eng.tongyeong.go.kr
Chinese homepage: http://chn.tongyeong.go.kr
Japanese homepage: http://jpn.tongyeong.go.kr