Table of Contents
- Large-scale project opening a new chapter in Tongyeong tourism
- Tongyeong, from a fleeting tourist spot to a relaxing resort
- 'Nature Art Village' where nature and art harmonize
- Project overview and future promotion schedule
- Looking forward to a new landmark that will change Tongyeong's future
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Large-scale project opening a new chapter in Tongyeong tourism
Changes are expected in Tongyeong's tourism industry. The 'Tongyeong Dosan Tourism Complex Development Project' organized by Hanwha Hotels & Resorts is now officially starting. This is expected to enhance the appeal of the region's tourist attractions.
Recently, with the initiation of the public consultation for the draft strategic environmental impact assessment, detailed development plans for the large-scale complex healing tourism complex to be established in Suwol-ri, Dosan-myeon, Tongyeong, have been revealed. This has garnered the interest of local residents and stakeholders.
This project has been designated as the first tourism opportunity development special zone in Korea and is gaining attention as an important initiative to transform Tongyeong into a center for stay-type tourism, going beyond simple resort construction. It is expected to provide new vitality to the local economy.
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Tongyeong, from a fleeting tourist spot to a relaxing resort
Current state of Tongyeong in urgent need of attracting stay-type tourists
With its attractive natural scenery and various cultural and artistic resources, Tongyeong attracts more than 5.6 million tourists annually. However, many of these visitors only make day trips, resulting in a mere 21.6% actual lodging rate. Additionally, the tourism infrastructure is primarily concentrated in downtown Tongyeong, exacerbating regional imbalances.
There is a significant shortage of resort-level accommodations in the Tongyeong area. Currently, the only options near the city center are the relatively newly built Tongyeong Stanford Hotel & Resort and the renovated Kumho Tongyeong Marina Resort.
The Tongyeong Dosan Tourism Complex development project is a crucial initiative aimed at solving local issues. This project seeks to create a new tourism base in the Dosan area by utilizing the various resources of Tongyeong and aims to proactively prepare for the anticipated increase in tourism demand following the opening of the Gadeokdo New Airport and the Southern Inland Railroad. This is expected to revitalize the local economy.
Economic revitalization goals in sync with the local community
It is essential to address issues related to aging and declining youth populations to revitalize the local economy. The main goal is to create quality jobs and attract external populations. These efforts are expected to make a significant contribution to the development of the local economy.
'Nature Art Village' where nature and art harmonize
Core concept encompassing nature, culture, and healing
The main development direction of the newly established tourism complex has been set as 'Nature Art Village'. This area has the unique characteristics of a cape shape surrounded by the sea in three directions, utilizing its vast coastal landscapes and well-preserved forests.
Therefore, the aim is to provide a complex healing tourism complex that offers visitors healing experiences through the harmony of nature and culture. This concept is expected to provide tourists with a new form of healing.
Providing differentiated experiences with three core strategies
Three core strategies have been established to realize this.
The first strategy to be introduced is the 'Wellness and Healing Tourism Complex'. This area aims to preserve nature as much as possible, providing meditation spaces and experiential facilities where visitors can appreciate the beautiful coastal scenery, offering emotional healing through nature.
The second strategy involves the 'Cultural and Art Tourism Complex'. This plan includes the establishment of work and stay spaces for artists, along with an approximately 3.8 km barrier-free walking trail and exhibition gallery. This provides visitors with opportunities to enjoy various cultural experiences.
The 'Participatory Tourism Complex' strategy uses Tongyeong's oysters to provide gourmet experiences and creates content where tourists can directly engage and enjoy through flea markets with local residents. Through this, a new model of co-prosperity with the local community will be developed.
Project overview and future promotion schedule
Project location and specific promotion plan
The Tongyeong Dosan Tourism Complex is located at San 27-1, Suwol-ri, Dosan-myeon, Tongyeong City, Gyeongsangnam-do. This tourism complex boasts a vast area, encompassing a total of 872,106㎡. The project is scheduled to proceed from 2025 to 2030.
In December 2024, after being designated as the first tourism opportunity development special zone in Korea, public consultation on the draft strategic environmental impact assessment will begin in August 2025. This will lead to formal progress on the approval procedures. Ultimately, the goal is to obtain approval for the designation and development plans of the tourism complex by July 2026.
Land use plan for nature-friendly development
More than half of the total area, 51%, will be designated as a facility zone, excluding accommodation facilities (19.7%), multi-purpose facilities (8.3%), and recreational and cultural activities facilities (7.5%).
This area will be divided into original conservation green areas and developed green areas to continuously maintain a nature-friendly development direction.
Various accommodation options, such as hotels, condominiums, and independent villas with pools will be introduced to promote long-term stays for tourists.
Looking forward to a new landmark that will change Tongyeong's future
The development project of the Tongyeong Dosan Tourism Complex being carried out by Hanwha Hotels & Resorts is expected to be a significant turning point that innovatively transforms Tongyeong's tourism environment.
This project presents a sustainable tourism model that not only increases the number of accommodations but also respects and coexists with the local culture and nature.
I hope this project is successfully completed, allowing Tongyeong to be reborn as a representative healing tourist destination on the southern coast. Through this, I expect to achieve balanced regional development and economic revitalization, establishing a new landmark.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What changes does the Tongyeong Dosan Tourism Complex development project bring to Tongyeong tourism?
The Tongyeong Dosan Tourism Complex development project guides the qualitative advancement of the Tongyeong tourism industry as a center for stay-type tourism.
This project, organized by Hanwha Hotels & Resorts, is an important initiative that transforms Tongyeong into a hub for stay-type tourism, going beyond simple resort construction. It is expected to make tourist attractions more appealing and contribute to the revitalization of the local economy. It aims to increase the lodging rate for tourists and help resolve regional imbalance issues.
Q. What is the core development concept of the Tongyeong Dosan Tourism Complex?
It aims to be a complex healing tourism site that harmonizes nature, culture, and wellness under the concept of 'Nature Art Village'.
The tourism complex will be developed as a space where nature and culture harmonize, utilizing the cape topography surrounded by the sea, vast coastal views, and well-preserved forests. It aims to provide healing and wellness experiences in nature for visitors, creating a unique tourism environment where nature preservation and cultural arts converge.
Q. What are the three core strategies for the development of the Tongyeong Dosan Tourism Complex?
The strategies include establishing wellness and healing tourism, cultural and art tourism, and participatory tourism complexes.
First, it provides emotional healing through wellness and healing tourism, preserving nature and offering meditation spaces. Second, it builds a cultural and art tourism complex that includes workspaces for artists, accessible walking trails, and exhibition galleries, providing a variety of cultural experiences for visitors. Third, it develops participatory tourism contents such as gourmet oyster experiences and flea markets with local residents, creating a new model of co-prosperity with the local community.
Q. How is the land use plan and accommodation facilities organized in the Tongyeong Dosan Tourism Complex?
51% of the total land area of 870,000㎡ is designated as a facility zone, including various accommodation facilities.
More than half of the total area, 51%, is designated as a facility zone, including accommodation facilities (19.7%), multi-purpose facilities (8.3%), and recreation and cultural facilities (7.5%). The development will maintain a nature-friendly approach through original conservation green spaces and developed green spaces, and the introduction of diverse accommodation options such as hotels, condominiums, and independent villas will encourage long-term stays for tourists.
Q. What is the promotion schedule and location for the Tongyeong Dosan Tourism Complex project?
The development will take place in Suwol-ri, Dosan-myeon, Tongyeong City, Gyeongsangnam-do from 2025 to 2030.
The project site is located at San 27-1, Suwol-ri, Dosan-myeon, Tongyeong City, and covers a total area of 872,106㎡. After being selected as an opportunity development special zone in December 2024, the public consultation on the draft strategic environmental impact assessment will begin in August 2025, leading to the formal progression of approval procedures. The goal is to achieve the designation and approval of the development plan for the tourism complex by July 2026.
Q. What are the expected economic effects of the Tongyeong Dosan Tourism Complex development project?
It is expected to contribute to local economic revitalization and the resolution of aging and declining youth population issues.
This project aims to create a new tourism base by utilizing various local resources, thereby responding to the increase in tourism demand and creating quality jobs to attract external populations. Through this, it is expected to alleviate regional issues such as aging and declining youth populations and have a positive impact on economic revitalization.
