Mokpo Port Festival (목포항구축제)

5.3Km 2025-01-07

6 Samhak-ro 92beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-270-8441

“Mokpo is a port.” This phrase is familiar to Koreans as both a movie title and a popular song. Mokpo, one of three major ports in Korea, is a key center for trade and logistics. The Mokpo Port Festival recreates the traditional Pasi Market culture of Mokpo Port, offering a variety of food, entertainment, and experiences. Visitors can participate in live auctions at a ship for fresh seafood and enjoy the ocean view while grilling their purchases at the cooking station. In addition, the festival features a variety of maritime parades, navy band performances, and shows by art troupes from Mokpo’s overseas sister cities, all reflecting Mokpo’s identity as a port city.

◎ Pasi Market
A market formed on the sea where merchant ships and traders gather near fishing grounds.

Catholic Mokpo Shrine (가톨릭 목포 성지)

5.4Km 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 Fishery Market (목포 종합수산시장)

5.5Km 2024-04-22

265-4 Haean-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-245-5096

In Mokpo, as part of a traditional market environment improvement project, a new arcade and parking lot were installed in order to revitalize the commercial district and the original downtown by modernizing the facilities of the old Dongmyeong-dong Fish Market. Mokpo Fishery Market has 125 stores selling a variety of seafood, including fresh fish, skate, salted seafood, and dried seafood caught in the clean Southwest Sea.It also has a public parking lot for visitors' convenience.

Dokcheon Restaurant (독천식당)

5.6Km 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.

Mok-po Marinabay Hotel (목포 마리나베이호텔)

5.7Km 2024-12-24

1 , Haean-ro 249beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-247-9900

Mokpo Marina Bay Hotel is located in Mokpo Port, from where you can see the blue sea, Yacht Marina Port, and the beautiful scenery of Mokpo's famous Samhakdo Island. All the rooms have peaceful and relaxing sea views. The hotel is within easy reach of many local attractions, for example Yudal Mountain, Nakjodae Pavilion (a great sunrise viewing spot), and Yudal Amusement Park (a popular spot for lovers). The famous Gatbawi Buddha carving, Peace Park and Mokpo’s Dancing Sea Fountain are also close by.

Samhakdo Island (삼학도)

5.7Km 2024-05-30

Samhak-ro 92beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-270-3684

Samhakdo Island is a small island off the coast of Mokpo that has been incorporated into the mainland due to silt accumulation. The island is now home to many family-fun attractions like the Marine Science Museum, a mini golf course, and a yatching marina. The walkway around the park also offers beautiful views of Mokpo by night.

Hae Tteullal Pochasikdang (해뜰날포차식당)

5.8Km 2021-03-20

23-1, Haean-ro 249beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-247-1901

A place where you can try octopus, one of the nine gourmet dishes selected by Mokpo City Government, cooked in various ways. This seafood restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The representative menu is octopus hot pot.

Moa Eumsikjeom (모아음식점)

5.8Km 2021-03-20

23-1, Sugang-ro 12beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-242-0013

A restaurant with over 20 years’ experience. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The most famous menu is homemade-style set menu.

Eyesaver - Mokpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EYESAVER 안경콘택트 목포점)

5.8Km 2024-04-23

93, Bugyuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon

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Olivia Lauren - Mokpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리비아로렌 목포점)

5.8Km 2024-04-18

24-4, Yeongsan-ro 75beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

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