Tongyeong Day Trip: Winter Mulmegi-tang and Sanyang Ilju Road
Creatrip Team
2 months ago
A December visit to Tongyeong highlights the scenic Sanyang Ilju Road, which runs along the sea and connects small ferry ports like Samdeok, Junghwa, and Dala. Construction blocked access to Dala Park, so the writer enjoyed the calm sea view from the park parking lot. Returning to town, they ate seasonal mulmegi-tang (a winter fish stew made with water-ratfish) at a local restaurant; mulmegi was once considered a low-value catch but is now prized for its tender flesh and clear broth. After lunch they strolled the waterfront (Ganggugan), bought a small nubbi (traditional quilted fabric) wallet, and paused at a memorial for poet Kim Chun-su. The piece also notes Tongyeong nubbi (a 400-year-old quilted textile once used as Joseon naval uniforms) and the town’s warm, satisfying travel experience.
