Dong Hae Sikdang

Gyeongsangnam-do


A few scruffy tables with boisterous fishermen polishing off their third bottle of soju (local vodka) may not look inviting, but this small eatery serves excellent food. The maeuntang (매운탕; spicy seafood soup) is brimming with flavour and comes with a wonderful array of side dishes. It's behind the Palace Motel (팔레스 모텔) near the Gangguan harbour.


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Nearby Gyeongsangnam-do attractions

1. Turtle Ship Replicas

0.12 MILES

Towards the north end of the Gangguan promenade, there are four turtle ships. Definitely worth a look. While ducking your head inside the ship, try to…

2. Gangguan

0.12 MILES

Gangguan is not the only harbour in the city, but it's the prettiest. It’s also a busy pier anchored by a promenade that serves multiple civic functions,…

3. Jungang Live Fish Market

0.22 MILES

Sure there's lots of fish, but this open-air market, filled with grannies selling food out of plastic tubs, is a good place to buy fruit and veggies…

4. Nammang-san

0.33 MILES

Set aside an hour or more to enjoy the views atop this mountain beside Gangguan harbour. On the way up, you'll pass a modest sculpture park with 15 pieces…

5. Hallyeosudo Cable Car

1.08 MILES

Stretching out 1975m, this is Korea’s longest cable-car ride. Near the top of Mireuk-san (461m), the view of Hallyeo Maritime National Park is dramatic…

6. Undersea Tunnel

1.29 MILES

The journey to the Undersea Tunnel is more interesting than the sight itself. Constructed in the early 1930s, the 483m-long tunnel connects both sides of…

7. Bijindo

8.77 MILES

Bijindo is actually two islands joined together by a sand bridge, which makes for some outstanding photography. It's a popular getaway destination for…

8. Historic Park of Geoje POW Camp

11.64 MILES

In Geoje-si, this modest but worthwhile museum provides hard-to-find information about the POW camp experience during the Korean War. Just by the gate is…