Jirisan (Tongyeong) itineraries

Donji to Jinchon, ridge end to end

One island ridge, start to finish in an afternoon: the summit, Gamabong, two suspension bridges and Okneobong in one line, ending at the harbour.

A night on the island

Bridges on day one, the summit on day two. Sleeping over means no race against the boat, and each route gets its own morning.

Island climb, then Namhae coast

Climb the summit on the first morning, then spend two days on the Namhae coast: a cafe in German Village, grilled conger eel and fresh fish at Mijo harbour.

Festivals & seasons

• 3 — Spring fire-prevention closure
• 3 — Tongyeong International Music Festival
• 4 — Azalea and spring flowers
• 4 — Flounder and mugwort soup season
• 5 — Fresh green and sea views
• 8 — Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival
• 8 — Tongyeong Najeon Lacquerware Festival
• 10 — Clear autumn ridge
• 10 — Isang Yun International Competition
• 11 — Autumn fire-prevention closure

Souvenirs

• Chungmu gimbap
• Tongyeong honey buns
• Najeon lacquerware
• Tongyeong oysters and sea squirt
• Namhae anchovy