In Tongyeong, Dongpirang Village and the Tongyeong Cable Car fit a half-day loop of about 4–6 hours. Dongpirang admission is free, open 24 hours and year-round. Address: 6-18 Dongpirang 1-gil (Dongho-dong). Tongyeong Cable Car round-trip fares are ₩17,000 adult / ₩13,000 child; one-way ₩13,500 adult / ₩11,000 child; seniors (65+) round-trip ₩14,000. Hours: weekdays 10:00–18:00, weekends 09:00–18:00; last tickets 50 minutes before closing; closed on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month. The ride lower→upper takes about 9 minutes (1,975 m). Suggested order: morning cable car → lunch near Jungang Market / Gangguan → afternoon Dongpirang. Figures below match VisitKorea Tongyeong Cable Car, VisitKorea Dongpirang Village, and VisitKorea Accessible — Tongyeong Cable Car (updated 10 September 2026), verified 30 September 2026 (KST).
Recommended route — cable car first, Dongpirang after lunch
Start with the cable car in the morning, when queues are usually lighter. Buy tickets at the lower station, watch the waiting-number board, then board. On a round-trip, enjoy Hallyeohaesang / Mireuksan views from the upper station before riding down. Budget about 1–1.5 hours for ride plus summit time (longer if the line is long). Have lunch around Jungang Market or Gangguan Port, then shift to Dongpirang in the afternoon. Alleys and the Dongporu overlook take about 1–1.5 hours. Cable car ↔ Dongpirang is roughly 20–25 minutes by bus or car. With lunch and market stops, 4–6 hours is a realistic half-day combo.
| Order | Stop | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tongyeong Cable Car | Adult RT ₩17,000 · WD 10–18 / WE 09–18 |
| 2 | Lunch at Jungang Market / Gangguan | Midpoint between the two sights |
| 3 | Dongpirang Village | Free · 24h · quiet residential lanes |
Tickets are same-day on site—operator/VisitKorea notes say there is no advance reservation system, so arrive early on weekends and peak seasons. Strong wind can suspend service; rain alone does not auto-stop the line. There was a major maintenance closure 4–29 September 2026—call 1544-3303 or check the operator site before you leave to confirm normal service.
Getting there from the terminal
From the intercity/express bus terminal, take city bus #141 to the cable car lower station / parking area. A taxi is about 20 minutes and roughly ₩10,000 (rough estimate—traffic varies). For Dongpirang, ride to Jungang Market or Nammangsan Park entrance (buses such as 121 / 141), then walk 5–10 minutes. By car: cable car 205 Balgae-ro (Donam-dong); Dongpirang 6-18 Dongpirang 1-gil.
Fees and hours — at a glance
Dongpirang charges ₩0 admission. VisitKorea English and the Korean travel article both list free, all-day access. Paid pieces are the cable car and (optional) bus/taxi. Child = ages 4 (48 months) through elementary school. Discount and group rates need ID; discounts do not stack.
One adult on a round-trip pays ₩17,000; a one-way adult ticket is ₩13,500. Child round-trip ₩13,000 / one-way ₩11,000. Senior (65+) round-trip ₩14,000. Group (20+), disability, and Tongyeong-citizen rates appear in the table—aligned with VisitKorea’s published fares and the official fare table.
| Category | Round-trip | One-way |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (individual) | ₩17,000 | ₩13,500 |
| Child (individual) | ₩13,000 | ₩11,000 |
| Senior (65+) | ₩14,000 | ₩11,500 |
| Group adult (20+) | ₩16,000 | ₩13,000 |
| Group child (20+) | ₩12,500 | ₩10,500 |
Hours: weekdays 10:00–18:00, weekends 09:00–18:00. Last ticketing is 50 minutes before closing—arriving after 17:00 on a weekday can mean no ticket. Regular closures: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays monthly (check the site if that day is a holiday). Monthly start/end tweaks happen; treat VisitKorea as the baseline and confirm with 1544-3303. Older “2nd/4th Monday” closed-day notes are obsolete—follow Wednesday. Gondolas are described as 8-seaters; the line runs 1,975 m one way at about 4 m/s, for a ride of roughly 9 minutes. Operator notes mention capacity around 1,000 riders per hour, but weekend queues can still stretch—leave buffer time.
Parking and walking tips
Lower-station parking is free—about 288 cars and 11 coaches (per VisitKorea and tourism information). If full, try nearby public lots. At Dongpirang, do not park inside the village—lanes are steep and narrow. VisitKorea points visitors to Jungang Market, Tongjeyeong, and Taepyeong public lots below the hill. Per-minute / 30-minute parking rates are not locked here (municipal rates change). Wear sneakers: stairs and alleys are common. Tourism notes say no stroller rental. Cable car address: 205 Balgae-ro, Tongyeong-si; phone 1544-3303; operator Tongyeong Tourism Development Corporation. Dongpirang inquiries +82-55-650-0580, tourism desk +82-55-650-2570—a quick call before departure helps.
Etiquette at Dongpirang
Dongpirang is a mural alley and a lived-in neighborhood. Keep noise down, stay out of private yards, and skip intrusive photos of homes. The usual overlook walk heads toward Dongporu for Gangguan views. Inquiries: +82-55-650-0580; tourism desk +82-55-650-2570. VisitKorea lists www.utour.go.kr as the municipal tourism home.
Linked discounts (e.g. Dipirang receipt → 50% cable fare within use day +2; luge ticket → ₩2,000 off) can change—treat them as optional notes and follow the ticket window on the day. VisitKorea also notes pet-friendly gondolas under carrier/kennel rules. The mural alleys offer plenty of photo spots, but privacy of residents comes first. Bring water on hot days; alleys can be slippery when wet.
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is there an admission fee for Dongpirang? A. No. VisitKorea lists it as free, open 24 hours, year-round. Address: 6-18 Dongpirang 1-gil.
Q. Until when can I buy cable car tickets? A. Until 50 minutes before closing. If weekday closing is 18:00, ticketing ends around 17:10. Check whether your date falls on a 2nd or 4th Wednesday closed day first.
Fees and hours can shift for maintenance, weather, or events. Recheck VisitKorea and Tongyeong Cable Car (1544-3303, http://cablecar.ttdc.kr) before you go.
Photos: Wikimedia Commons — Mobius6 (CC BY-SA 4.0); Junho Jung, Asfreeas (CC BY-SA 3.0). Fees/hours: VisitKorea Tongyeong Cable Car & Dongpirang (verified 30 September 2026 KST).
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