Murals change, but their stories can remain
Dongpirang and Seopirang are Tongyeong neighborhoods known for colorful wall art. Murals disappear from the alleys when new paintings replace them. DPIRANG, a nighttime attraction around Nammangsan Sculpture Park, brings those memories back through light, projected images and interactive media art. Tongyeong Tourism Development Corporation explicitly describes it as an attraction inspired by the villages' changing murals.
Why explore after dark?
By day, travelers can seek artwork in the neighborhood alleys. After dark, DPIRANG turns the setting into an outdoor experience with projection, lighting and interactive features. This is a different side of Tongyeong from its coastal panoramas: local alley culture reimagined as contemporary nighttime art.
Closing times changed in 2026
An operator notice dated January 30, 2026 announced reopening January 31 and stronger video presentation. It lists seasonal closing times of 22:00 in winter, 22:30 in spring/autumn and 23:00 in summer. That alone does not confirm the seasonal category on your particular November date, the opening time or last admission. Check the latest operator notice or call 1544-3303 before visiting.
Don't confuse it with the cable car
Tongyeong's cable car climbs toward Mireuksan; DPIRANG is a separate nighttime media-art attraction near Nammangsan. The cable car's maintenance shutdown on November 2–6, 2026 is not evidence that DPIRANG is closed too. A one-day free admission event for Tongyeong residents on October 1, 2026 was a past promotion, not a permanent free-entry policy.
Search ‘디피랑’ or ‘남망산조각공원’ in Korean on local maps. Check the exact entrance, fares, ticket rules, parking and adverse-weather conditions with the operator.