Mokpo Seosan-dong Borimadang & Sihwa Village (목포 서산동 보리마당&시화마을)

1.4Km 2024-05-31

14-2 Haean-ro 127beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Sihwa Village in Seosan-dong is a place that conjures up feelings of nostalgia for the bygone days, home to a beautiful view of the harbor, the sea, and the villages atop Borimadang. Popular tourist sites include the Sihwa Alley, decorated with residents’ writings and pictures, and Yeonhee’s Supermarket, the filming location of “1987: When the Day Comes (2017).” Yeonhee’s Supermarket, in particular, offers photo spots and experiences that recreate scenes from the film.

Yeonhee's Supermarket (연희네슈퍼)

1.4Km 2025-02-04

14-2 Haean-ro 127beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Yeonhee's Supermarket is a small neighborhood market that preserves the look of Korea in the 1980s, exuding a retro vibe. It was used as the filming location for the movie "1987 (2017)" which depicts the June Democratic Uprising of 1987. It is the house where the protagonist, a university freshman at the time, lives with her mother and uncle. The store showcases old-fashioned items from the era, such as candies, snacks, gum, daily necessities, briquettes, and newspapers from 1987, recreating the appearance of the past.

Mokpo Food Gallery Haegwan 1897 (해관1897)

1.5Km 2024-05-31

10 Haean-ro 177beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Mokpo Food Gallery Haegwan 1897 is a cultural space featuring a café and other facilities in two renovated old customs warehouses in Mokpo. The site consists of a larger warehouse, smaller warehouse, and outdoor space.

Mok-po Marinabay Hotel (목포 마리나베이호텔)

1.5Km 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.

Mokpo Fishery Market (목포 종합수산시장)

1.6Km 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.

Namhae Chueotang (남해추어탕)

1.7Km 2021-03-22

3, Sanjeong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-272-7933

A store selected as a model restaurant in Mokpo. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The most famous menu is loach soup.

Badam (바담)

1.7Km 2021-06-30

48-16, Cheongho-ro, 219beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-274-1006

A store where you can enjoy fresh seafood in season. This restaurant's signature menu is octopus soup. This seafood restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do.

Mokpo Dongbu Market (목포 동부시장)

1.9Km 2024-02-20

15 257beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Dongbu Market is the largest traditional market in Mokpo. Established in 1972 and remodeled in the early 2000s, it retains its traditional market charm while being pleasant and easy to navigate. It offers a wide variety of items including meat, seafood, fruits, health foods, clothing, and general goods, allowing visitors to experience the nostalgic atmosphere of Korean markets. Visitors can also find famous eateries specializing in fish cakes and chapssal sundae (sweet rice sundae).

Mokpo Port Festival (목포항구축제)

1.9Km 2025-07-11

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.

Samhakdo Cruise (삼학도크루즈)

1.9Km 2024-02-20

104 Samhak-ro 92beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Samhakdo Cruise offers sightseeing cruises around the major attractions of Mokpo on the sea. During the day, they operate the Seascape City Tour, and in the evening, they offer Sunset and Fireworks Tours. Departing from the old coastal pier of Samhakdo Island, the cruise passes by Mokpo Maritime Cable Car Tower, Mokpodaegyo Bridge, and the Dancing Ocean Fountain before returning to the departure point. There are also many food stalls gathered around the pier area, providing ample enjoyment for visitors.

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