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Tongyeong, a city of Murals, Honey bread, Yacht Rides and Shell Art

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Tongyeong is a port city located on the southern coast of the mainland.This place is rich in history and culture. There are so many interesting spots to visit here such as the Yi Sun Shin  Park and the Tongyeong Cable Car but Ill just be introducing places that we went to during our trip. We initially planned to visit the Tongyeong Cable Car but due to inclement weather, we decided to do some indoor activity instead, so we went to this place...  Tongyeong Traditional Craft Museum 통영전통공예관 This museum has an exhibit of various Korean Traditional Art products Najeonchilgi Experience 나전칠기체험 ‘Najeon' 나전 means mother-of-pearl and `Chilgi' 칠기 refers to lacquerware.  ‘Najeonchilgi' 나전칠기 is the art of inlaying mother-of-pearl in lacquerware.  Inlay products are made in a variety of intricate and highly detailed patterns and designs using the shells of abalone, clam, and turban shell. Products decorated with this art are con