Mokpo Special Tourist Zone (목포 관광특구)

.0M 2024-03-08

Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-270-3513

Mokpo Tourism Special Zone spans a 6.9km stretch from the North Port to Yudalsan Mountain, old downtown area, Samhakdo Island, Gatbawi Rock, and the Peace Plaza in the new city center. It features historical sites from the Japanese colonial era, such as the Former Japanese Consulate and Mokpo History and Culture of Modern Times. Visitors can explore attractions like the Mokpo Natural History Museum and the Korea National Maritime Museum. Being a coastal city, Mokpo offers a variety of seafood dishes including sliced raw croaker, braised cutlassfish, skate, pork, and kimchi combo, raw thin-legged octopus, and blue crab salad.

Yudalsan Sculpture Park (유달산 조각공원)

434.2M 2025-03-22

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.

Hanmir (한미르)

446.7M 2024-11-29

112, Yudal-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-243-7227

Nestled at the foot of Yudalsan Mountain, Hanmir serves Korean dishes such as samhap (fermented skate and steamed pork slices served with kimchi), raw fish caught from the sea, jjim (braised seafood), and royal cuisine such as sinseollo (casserole dish). It is perfect for business meetings and group visitors who wish to enjoy hanjeongsik (Korean Table d'hote).

Yudalsan Mountain (유달산)

450.9M 2024-03-21

San 27-3 Jukgyo-dong, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-270-8359

In the past, Yudalsan Mountain was known as Yeongdalsan Mountain, because it was a place where the soul passes. Located in the city's center, Yudalsan Mountain offers a view of Mokpo and Dadohae Sea, constantly inspiring its residents' artistic souls. There are many places to visit, including an orchid park and a sculpture park with 100 sculptures. Visitors can also enjoy a panoramic view by driving along the 2.7 km-long Yudalsan Scenic Road surrounding the mountain. In addition, Albizia Kalkara, a rare plant that will vanish forever from the face of the earth if it becomes extinct on Yudalsan mountain, inhabits this mountain. The view from the top of Yudalsan Mountain is spectacular, and the sight of big and small ships passing between them resembles an oriental painting. Dadohae's sunset and Mokpo Port's night view from the mountain will remain in the hearts of those who visit.

Colombang Bakery (코롬방제과)

473.1M 2019-04-27

9, Nojeokbong-gil 42beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-244-0885

Colombang Bakery is one of the top five bakeries in the nation, and has been operating for nearly 70 years at the same location in Mokpo. It is known as the first place in the city to use fresh cream in baked goods. The most popular breads here are the cream cheese baguette and the shrimp baguette.

Nojeokbong Peak (노적봉)

544.0M 2020-05-06

Daeui-dong, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-270-8598

Nojeokbong Peak is marked by a large boulder on Yudalsan Mountain overlooking Mokpo. This peak was used during the Imjin War (1592-1598) by Admiral Yi Sun-sin to win a victory without fighting. Men made of straw were placed throughout the mountain to create the appearance of a larger force, causing the invading Japanese navy to flee.

Muneo Daegyo(문어대교)

588.2M 2020-12-07

66-1 Haeyangdaehak-ro Mokpo-si Jeollanam-do
+82-10-3157-2514

It is a place where you can enjoy various seafood dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The representative menu is parboiled octopus.

Stay Gudo [Korea Quality]스테이 구도[한국관광 품질인증]

607.1M 2024-04-11

4 , Maingyeteo-ro 11beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-8604-7327

Gudo is a hanok stay in Juk-dong in downtown Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, and is a friendly, relaxing space. Accommodation consists of a bedroom, living room, kitchen, terrace and bathroom. There’s a backyard with a footbath, and also a connected front yard, giving the space a feeling of openness. The walls and roof tiles merge with the neighboring houses, giving the place an authentic feel.

Mokpo Skywalk (목포 스카이워크)

632.1M 2024-12-04

59 Haeyangdaehak-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-272-2171

Mokpo Skywalk offers an unobstructed view of Mokpo’s sea. Under the concept “observatory over the sea,” this platform over the sea offers a 360-degree view of Mokpo's sea. There are sections with glass flooring and sections with steel flooring, which adds to the thrill and allows one to enjoy the views from all sides. Mokpodaegyo Bridge stands on the eastern side of the skywalk for an even better view. The busiest time here is when the sun starts to set. The view of the sunset is especially beautiful thanks to the smaller islets scattered across the ocean. There are also plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby, so it's a great place eat out after watching the sunset.

Star Bodeu (스타보드)

674.9M 2021-03-25

87, Haeyangdaehak-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-242-1330

A place where you can enjoy Korean-style comfort food. This restaurant's signature menu is spicy sea snail salad. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do.

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