Mokpo Port Festival (목포항구축제)

1.1Km 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.

Jjamppong Gongjang (짬뽕공장)

1.2Km 2021-03-22

31-1, Yangeul-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-272-8512

This is a store where you can eat various dishes of jjamppong (Korean spicy seafood noodle soup). This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The most famous menu is spicy seafood noodle hot pot.

Samhakdo Cruise (삼학도크루즈)

1.2Km 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.

Samhakdo Island (삼학도)

1.3Km 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.

Shinan Beach Hotel (신안비치관광호텔)

1.3Km 2020-04-24

2, Haean-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-243-3399

Shinan Beach Hotel is located in the beautiful harbor city of Mokpo. In addition to 123 guestrooms and various facilities, the hotel offers marine tours of Dadohae Beach on a ferry. Guests may also go on one-day city tours that depart from the hotel.

Muneo Daegyo(문어대교)

1.3Km 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.

Mokpo Skywalk (목포 스카이워크)

1.3Km 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)

1.4Km 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.

Mokpo Marine Cable Car (목포 해상케이블카)

1.4Km 2024-12-04

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 Dongbu Market (목포 동부시장)

1.7Km 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).

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