Hallyeosong National Park is Korea’s first maritime national park designated in 1968. It’s star attraction? The Hallyeo Waterway Observation Cable Car - the longest cable car ride in Korea at a distance of 2 km. A gondola can lift 8 people to the observation deck at Tongyeong Mt. Mireuksan within 9 minutes.

Hallyeo Waterway Cable Car (Image source: commons.wikimedia.org)

Somaemuldo Island (Image source: Korea National Park Service)

Highlights:

360-degree view of Korea’s southern coastline

Bird’s eye view of the islands of Hallyeo Waterway, including the outline of Japan’s Tsushima Island

Ancient temples including Yonghwasa and Miraesa

Historical site of Hansan Daecheop where the spirit of Admiral Yi Sun-sin's love for the country is harbored

Admission fee: 8,000 ₩ (Discounts available)

To Get There: Take a bus from Seoul’s Express Bus Terminal to Tongyeong. Available from 07:10 to 24:30 daily. Travel time: ~4 hrs 30 min.

Address:  Hallyeohaesang National Park // 한려해상국립공원-통영