National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage (국립해양문화재연구소)

3.4Km 2024-05-30

136 Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-270-3001

The National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage is located along Gatbawi Culture Street in Mokpo. Managed by the Cultural Heritage Administration, it is the only marine museum in Korea to display marine cultural relics. Opened in 1994 as the National Maritime Museum, the name was changed in 2009. The two-story institute houses over 2,000 relics excavated from the sea around Korea. There are four main exhibition halls as well as an outdoor exhibition space and one special exhibition hall. Through the exhibits, visitors can see ships from the past as well was learn about the lifestyle and culture of people living in coastal villages.

Koryo Samgyetang Restaurant (고려삼계탕)

3.5Km 2024-03-20

11 Gyoyuk-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-282-4464

Goryeo Samgyetang specializes in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), a traditional Korean health food. They exclusively offer samgyetang as their main menu, serving it in piping hot pots, ensuring a clean and delicious taste without any unnecessary extras. Samgyetang is made with ingredients such as ginseng, jujube, and sweet rice batter, providing a nourishing meal. As a popular local spot, there may be a wait during meal times.

Mokpo Gatbawi Rock (목포 갓바위)

3.7Km 2024-05-30

166-1 Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-273-0536

Located on the coast of Yonghae-dong in Mokpo, Gatbawi is a natural sandstone and tafoni formation near the mouth of the Yeongsangang River, where freshwater runs into the sea. Gatbawi is named after its shape, which is said to look like two men wearing traditional Korean hats called “gat” (“bawi” meaning “rock”). The rock is actually made of two individual formations: one measuring 8 meters tall and one 6 meters tall. Valued not only for its aesthetics, Gatbawi Rock is of high geological value as a “natural sculpture” that was formed as a result of years of weathering. The rock formation was officially recognized as a Natural Monument on April 27, 2009.

Yadeure Bossam (야드레보쌈)

3.8Km 2024-10-14

10 Hadangnambu-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-283-8144

You can enjoy Bossam (Korean boiled pork with cabbage or lettuce wraps) and kimchi roll together. This restaurant's signature menu is kimchi cabbage wraps with pork. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do.

Mokpo Star (목포스타)

4.0Km 2024-10-15

118, Bipa-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-287-1616

It is a place where you can enjoy soup dishes with various seafood. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The most famous menu is spicy seafood stew.

Hotel Cheongdam (호텔청담)

4.0Km 2024-11-14

6 , Bipa-ro 124beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-5474-5266

Hotel Cheongdam is located near Mokpo Bus Terminal in Jeonnam, making it easily accessible. The hotel offers rooms that are divided into bedrooms, ondol rooms (underfloor heated rooms), special rooms, and VIP family party rooms, all of which are equipped with king-size beds, 55-inch smart TVs, Netflix, and other amenities. There are two mattresses and a sofa in the ondol room, and there are two beds and two computers in the special room B. The VIP group family party room consists of two bedrooms, one ondol room, and two bathrooms arranged around a spacious living room.

Mokpo Music Play (목포뮤직플레이)

4.0Km 2025-03-19

23 Daeyangsandan-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-2-6358-7774

Mokpo Music Play is a music festival hosted and sponsored by the city of Mokpo. The festival features three different spaces - the main stage, entrance plaza, and fringe stage - along with diverse programs to entertain the audience.

Charmant Hotel (샤르망호텔)

4.0Km 2024-08-01

5 , Sinheung-ro 59beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-285-3300

Charmant Hotel, in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, is popular with business travellers during the week and with family trippers at weekends: the hotel offers larger, family rooms in addition to the standard ones. There is a small park in front of the hotel, and many restaurants nearby, while Gatbawi Rock and Peace Square are just a 10-minute walk away. Nearby tourist attractions include Yudal Mountain, Goha and Samhak Islands, the Maritime Cultural Heritage Research Institute and the Natural History Museum.

Lotte Mart - Mokpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 목포점)

4.1Km 2024-04-22

15, Wonhyeongseo-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

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Myeongryun Jinsa Pork Ribs Mokpo Hadang Branch (명륜진사갈비 목포하당)

4.2Km 2024-03-20

74 Jangmi-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-284-3330

Myeongryun Jinsa Pork Ribs is a Korean franchise restaurant specializing in charcoal-grilled pork galbi, located near Gatbawi Park. It offers delicious charcoal-grilled pork galbi at affordable prices, and visitors can enjoy unlimited servings of various meats such as charcoal-grilled pork galbi, grilled whole pork belly, and pork galbi.

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