Yudalsan Sculpture Park (유달산 조각공원) - Area information - Korea travel information

Yudalsan Sculpture Park (유달산 조각공원)

11.2Km    2024-05-30

221 Yudal-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Yudalsan Sculture Garden was the first outdoor sculpture garden to open in Korea, and is located just below Ideungbawi Rock at the summit of the mountain. The garden features 104 works of art on the themes of nature, culture, and sculpture that were selected through a panel of judges. Located between the different works are trees and plants, providing more beauty to the park. Looking farther away, visitors can see the major attractions of Mokpo spread out in the city below.

Oedaldo Island (외달도)

Oedaldo Island (외달도)

11.3Km    2024-05-31

72 Oedaldo-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Oedaldo Island is an island located 6 kilometers off the eastern coast of Mokpo. The island has clean beaches and a natural environment, earning it recognition from the Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The island is a popular attraction for couples wishing to take in the beautiful sunset, with the small surrounding islands dotting the sea. Starting in 2003, the island saw the addition of many leisure facilities such as a campground and oceanwater pool. The coastal deck is also a great way to explore the charms of the island.

Dokcheon Restaurant (독천식당)

Dokcheon Restaurant (독천식당)

11.3Km    2019-12-30

3-1, Honam-ro 64beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-242-6528

Dokcheon Restaurant serves the best octopus dishes in Honam. Dishes made with long-legged octopus are excellent, also Nakji-bibimbap (octopus bibimbap) with seasoning and vegetables has more flavor due to the various seasonings and sesame oil fresh from the countryside.

Hyeondae Sikdang (현대식당)

Hyeondae Sikdang (현대식당)

11.7Km    2021-03-26

13-1, Usuyeong-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-532-1344

This regular store for locals is known for its generous servings. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled Korean beef. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do.

Mokpo Marine Cable Car (목포 해상케이블카)

Mokpo Marine Cable Car (목포 해상케이블카)

11.8Km    2024-05-30

240 Haeyangdaehak-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-244-2600

Mokpo Marine Cable Car departs from the North Port Terminal, ascends to the summit of Yudalsan Mountain where it rotates 90 degrees, then traverses over Mokpo and the Dadohae Sea to reach Gohado Island. Covering a distance of 3.23 kilometers, the round trip takes approximately 40 minutes. At the North Port, Yudalsan Mountain, and Gohado Island terminals, there are cafés, restaurants, and rooftop gardens available for visitors to enjoy.

Mokpo Jayu Market (Namjin Night Market) (목포 자유시장 (남진야시장))

Mokpo Jayu Market (Namjin Night Market) (목포 자유시장 (남진야시장))

11.9Km    2019-10-02

122, Jayu-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-245-1615

Mokpo Jayu Market is located near Mokpo Station and is started out as a gathering of individual shops opened and operated by local owners. It was official recognized as a market in 1999, quickly growing in size after that; the market currently has over 220 shops. In continuation of the market's growth, the Namjin Night Market started opening in 2015. The night market takes place on Friday and Saturday evenings and is filled with vendors selling popular marketplace foods.

Cafe Moohwa  (카페무화)

Cafe Moohwa (카페무화)

11.9Km    2024-01-10

980-8 Noksaek-ro, Samho-eup, Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do

As its name suggests, it is a café that presents bread made from moohwagwa (figs), a specialty of Yeongam. Its two-story building and spacious garden give off a fresh atmosphere. Outdoor terrace seats on the second floor allow visitors to enjoy the magnificent view of the surrounding scenery. The fig bread made in the shape of a fig contains a lot of dried figs, making for a perfect snack. The premium gelato with five flavors—vanilla, dark chocolate, mango, black sesame, and ricotta cheese—is also popular. In addition, the cafe also sells beverages that can be accompanied by bread, such as coconut coffee.

Bohae Plum Farm (보해매실농원)

Bohae Plum Farm (보해매실농원)

11.9Km    2020-02-06

125-89, Yedeok-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-532-4959

Established in 1979 in Haenam, Jeollanam-do by the Bohae Brewery, Bohae Plum Farm (Bohae Maesil Nongwon) is the largest green plum farm in Korea. Every spring, as maehwa (apricot flower) blossoms begin to bloom on maesil (green plum) trees, the brewery opens the farm to the public, providing an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful blossoms, and also to purchase fresh plums. To this day, the brewery produces and sells various maesil products made with the plums harvested from the farm.

Catholic Mokpo Shrine (가톨릭 목포 성지)

12.0Km    2024-02-19

90-1 Sanjeong-dong, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Catholic Mokpo Shrine is not only the starting point of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gwangju, a central hub of Catholicism in Korea, but also the place where the first Legion of Mary (Lay Faith Community) headquarters in Korea was established. At the heart of the shrine stands the Sanjeong-dong Memorial Church, designated as a minor basilica in 2020, along with the Martyrs' Memorial Tower. It is a significant site where visitors can experience the history and culture of Korean Catholicism, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the blue sea and mountains.

Mokpo Culture & Arts Center (목포문화예술회관)

Mokpo Culture & Arts Center (목포문화예술회관)

12.0Km    2022-01-24

102, Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-270-8484

Mokpo Culture & Arts Center is in Yonghae-dong, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The center opened in July 1997 and has two buildings, an exhibition hall, which includes seven exhibition rooms and two special rooms, and performance hall, which has a 698-seat auditorium. Mokpo Culture & Arts Center was established to provide opportunities for the local community to enjoy cultural and creative arts.