Mokpo Special Tourist Zone (목포 관광특구)

1.8Km 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.

Catholic Mokpo Shrine (가톨릭 목포 성지)

2.0Km 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.

Yudalsan Sculpture Park (유달산 조각공원)

2.0Km 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.

Shinan Beach Hotel (신안비치관광호텔)

2.1Km 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.

Mokpo Skywalk (목포 스카이워크)

2.2Km 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.

Muneo Daegyo(문어대교)

2.2Km 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.

Yudalsan Mountain (유달산)

2.2Km 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.

Jjamppong Gongjang (짬뽕공장)

2.4Km 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.

Star Bodeu (스타보드)

2.4Km 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 Dongbu Market (목포 동부시장)

2.4Km 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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