K-culture 12 : Seascapes TONGYEONG

Tongyeong has an ever-changing number of islands. There were believed to be around 151, but in 2005 the city announced it had discovered up to 192; and then two years later, after further searching, this number climbed to 250. 

Currently, the Tongyeong website reports over 570 islands. This surprising number piqued my curiosity.

 

Apparently, the sea is the reason the number keeps going up.

 

It all comes down to rocks that only reveal themselves and turn into islands at high tide. 

These nameless, uninhabited islands have value as homes to primeval ecosystems.

 

Many Koreans boast after a few visits to the city that they know Tongyeong like the back of their hand.

 

#TONGYEONG #ISLAND #SHINCHEONJI_CHURCH #BIBLE_STUDY

#GOD #JESUS #NEWTESTAMENT

 

But could it be that just like the tips of the rocks that poke above the water’s surface, Tongyeong only reveals a small part of its wonders? 

With troves of hidden and undiscovered delights, the city can begin to seem rather mystical.

 

Island Sightseeing From an Island Tongyeong is home to an

 

“island that is not really an island.” 

 Travel to a nearby island is a must for any visit to Tongyeong.