Harbor workers settle on the hill
Families built compact homes on the eastern slope close to Gangguan and the market.
LOCAL HALF-DAY GUIDE · Gyeongsangnam-do
Dongpirang, Tongyeong
동피랑A steep harbor-side village where murals, residents' lanes, the Gangguan waterfront, and central market tell a story of preservation and daily life.
✓Source-checked guideChecked Aug 2026
01 · HISTORY
How this neighborhood changed
Demolition threatens the neighborhood
A park plan placed long-standing homes and the harbor-side community at risk.
Murals support preservation
Residents and artists used public art to draw attention to the village and strengthen the case for preservation.
02 · WALK
Three-stop walking route
Route profile
Dongpirang, Tongyeong
- Approx. walking distance
- Approx. 2 km
- Walking level
- Moderate · steep residential hill
- Rainy-day alternative
- Use the market and waterfront; postpone the mural hill.
통영 동피랑 벽화마을
Dongpirang Mural Village
Walk quietly through the residential hill village known for its murals.
통영 강구안 문화마당
Gangguan Culture Plaza
Descend to the waterfront for close views of Tongyeong Harbor.
통영중앙전통시장
Tongyeong Central Market
Finish among seafood stalls and the everyday economy of the port.
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Getting there
Tongyeong Bus Terminal, then local bus
2–3 hoursBefore you go
Dongpirang is a residential village with steep and sometimes slippery lanes. Keep voices low and take care in rain.
Opening hours, admission, and transport conditions can change. Check the linked map and official information before you go.