Mokpo Peace Plaza (목포평화광장)

8.8 Km 0 2024-03-25

82 Pyeonghwa-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

This is a representative plaza in Mokpo and a place where locals often take a rest. Visitors can enjoy the seascape in the daytime, and Mokpo's night view when the sun sets. The Mokpo Dancing Ocean Fountain is in the middle of the park, along with gardens on both sides. Walking along the flat road toward the sea is wonderful for people of all ages and pets, as it has a wooden deck with stairs. It has a photo spot and an outdoor stage that anyone can use, so street performances are commonly held there.

National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage (국립해양문화재연구소)

8.9 Km 19833 2021-04-02

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.

Mokpo Gatbawi Rock (목포 갓바위)

8.9 Km 14208 2020-05-21

149, Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-270-8598

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 Natural Monument No. 500 on April 27, 2009.

Fontana Beach Hotel (폰타나비치호텔)

8.9 Km 5418 2020-06-25

69, Pyeonghwa-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-288-7000

This first-class hotel features ten stories and an underground level, with 67 guestrooms and plentiful facilities, including a banquet hall, seminar room, business center, sauna, facial spa, and restaurants. All rooms offer a view of the endless ocean and Mokpo’s famous Dancing Water Fountain. The rooms feature traditional Korean under-floor Ondol heating, environmentally-friendly interiors, and natural latex mattresses with 100% down bedding, offering a pleasant and comfortable experience for guests with no fine dust. All employees offer heartfelt service to ensure the best comfort and pleasant memories.

Shangria Beach Hotel (샹그리아비치호텔)

8.9 Km 10307 2021-02-16

79, Pyeonghwa-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-258-0100

Shangria Hotel offers top quality guestrooms as well as amenities such as a coffee shop, sky lounge, and banquet halls. The hotel is perfect for hosting large gatherings such as seminars, weddings, and family events.

Teunsirine Jeonbok (튼실이네전복)

8.9 Km 49 2021-03-22

97, Pyeonghwa-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-287-2292

It is a place where you can eat both various abalone dishes and samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly). This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The representative menu is sliced raw abalone.

Geummorae (금모래)

8.9 Km 68 2021-03-22

12 Pyeonghwa-ro 49beon-gil Mokpo-si Jeollanam-do
+82-61-285-9936

A famous restaurant in Mokpo, frequented by tourists. The best menu at this restaurant is marinated crab. A Korean dishes specialty restaurant located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do.

Mokpo Culture & Arts Center (목포문화예술회관)

9.0 Km 17662 2022-01-24

102, Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-270-8484

Mokpo Culture & Arts Center is in Yonghae-dong, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The center opened in July 1997 and has two buildings, an exhibition hall, which includes seven exhibition rooms and two special rooms, and performance hall, which has a 698-seat auditorium. Mokpo Culture & Arts Center was established to provide opportunities for the local community to enjoy cultural and creative arts.

Guldari Swimteo (굴다리쉼터)

9.0 Km 108 2021-03-19

16, Pyeonghwa-ro, 20beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-287-2080

This is a Korean cuisine located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. A restaurant where you can try dishes made of goggle-eyed goby (or mudskippers), which is famous in Jeolla-do. The representative menu is spicy mudskipper stew.

Sansujeong (산수정)

9.0 Km 75 2021-03-22

21, Mihang-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-281-5231

As a restaurant that sells duck dishes good for health, it is a great place for family gatherings. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The representative menu is grilled duck.

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