Slow Ocean Pool Villa [Korea Quality] 슬로우오션 풀빌라 펜션[한국관광 품질인증]

15.1Km 2024-08-14

39, Donghae-daero 3218beon-gil, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Slow Ocean Pool Villa is a luxury guesthouse located at Hwajin Beach in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do, with the endless blue sea close by. Some of the rooms are naturally enclosed with pine trees to avoid damaging the natural scenery. Each room has its own heated pool, where guests can enjoy swimming or water play all year round - even when the sea is too cold.

Jukdosan (죽도산)

15.1Km 2021-02-24

47-1, Ganggudaege-gil, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-733-4148

Jukdosan, a restaurant specializing in snow crab, is located in the middle of Daege (snow crab) Street at Gangguhang Port, Yeongdeok-gun. On the first floor, a large fish tank filled with snow crabs and fresh raw fish is on display, while the second floor gives off a refreshing atmosphere due to an artificial waterfall pouring down from the glass window. Main menus at this restaurant consist of braised snow crab and fresh hoe (sliced raw fish), with an option of fried rice and daege maeuntang (spicy snow crab stew). Accommodation facilities are also available on the third floor.

Yeongdeok Crab Village (영덕대게마을)

15.3Km 2025-03-16

68, Yeongdeokdaege-ro, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-730-6682

Located on the coast of the East Sea, Yeongdeok Crab Village is famous for its classical scholars, and its wonderful scenery, where the mountains meet the sea. The traditional fishing village is the home of Yeongdeok snow crab that was well-known from Goryeo dynasty (King Taejo) and also has a huge street for snow crabs, packed with around 100 shops selling crabs along the Gangguan Port. When the season for snow crabs arrives in November, lasting through May, the village is crowded with visitors from all over the world eager to try Yeongdeok snow crabs.

In addition, the location of the village gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy one of the most beautiful sea roads in Korea. In the area are also a sea fishing site, beaches, and water resort venues that are suitable for both recreation and relaxation.

Gangguhang Port (강구항)

15.6Km 2021-09-06

253-51, Ganggu-ri, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-730-6533

Gangguhang Port is a large harbor in Yeongdeok, Gyeongsangnam-do. Gangguhang Port is the main marketplace for Yeongdeok snowcrabs and since there are so many places selling crabs near the port, the area is called "Snowcrab Street." Rows of crab fishing boats can be seen along the port during the crab fishing season from November to April and May.

Juwangsan Mountain Seongcheondaek

16.5Km 2021-04-09

12, Seodang-gil Cheongsong-eup, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-6711-6427

Seongcheondaek House with about 300 years' history is an old hanok guesthouse located in Cheongun-ri at the entrance to Juwangsan Mountain, which can be reached by driving along Yongjeoncheon Stream from Cheongsong County in Gyeongsangbuk-do. With the tranquil surrounding atmosphere among houses in the alley, the house features a typical square-shaped structure of the mountain region.
Seongcheondaek House is presumed to have been bought by Im Chun-seop, a high-ranking official during the reign of King Gojong (r. 1863-1907) of the Joseon Dynasty, but its exact construction date is unknown. It was designated as National Folklore Cultural Heritage No. 172 in 1984.
This cozy hanok house consists of the main gate with straw-thatched roof, square-shaped Anchae (Women’s Quarters), middle gate, Sarangbang (master’s room), tea room, old stable, Daecheongmaru (hall between rooms) overlooking the courtyard with beautiful scenery, and so on. In particular, guests can enjoy a romantic atmosphere from Daecheongmaru by appreciating the scene of falling raindrops or melting snow from the edges of the eaves.
The Munganchae (gate building) consisting of a bathroom and a kitchen has a straw-thatched roof and a renovated interior for the guests’ convenience. The square-shaped Anchae is composed of two guestrooms (Sarangbang and Anbang) and a reading room (Utbang). The rooms feature a traditional construction style with cozy and clean interior items including a small wooden table as well as clean beddings. In addition, a kitchen is situated in front of Anbang, displaying traditional kitchen appliances including a fireplace and two large iron pots, unlike a modern-style kitchen in Munganchae. Daecheongmaru of Anchae offers an open view of the outdoor landscape through two large wooden windows. In addition, a deep groove in the middle of the yard in front of Daecheongmaru catches one’s eyes. The groove is said to have been made due to the rubbing of the foot on the ground when weaving hemp cloth hundreds of years ago.
Guests can enjoy relaxation both during daytime and nighttime under a starry sky in the yard where a small wooden bedstead and a stone table are situated. Moreover, the house provides folk games such as neolttwigi (Korean see-sawing game) and tuho (pitch-pot) as well as the family art therapy program wherein family members can understand each other better through a painting and drawing activity. Surrounding tourist attractions include Juwangsan National Park and Jusanji Reservoir.

Cheongha Gongjin Market (청하공진시장 (1, 6일))

16.8Km 2024-11-05

6 Cheongha-ro 200beon-gil, Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-232-4002

Cheongha Gongjin Market is a fifth-day market hold on dates ending in 1 and 6 of every month. From seafood to fresh produce and homemade food, it is full of shoppers and a variety of products. The market served as a filming site for the Gongjin Market in the drama "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha." Information boards throughout the market clearly indicate the location of the "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" filming set and nearby tourist spots throughout Cheongha Market.

Yeongil Meat Restaurant (영일식육식당)

16.9Km 2024-10-30

5-8 Cheongha-ro 192beon-gil Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-232-0660

A restaurant that actors and staff loved
This is a restaurant that actors and staff used to use while they were there for filming. The menu consists mainly of meat from various cuts, but it is fresh and of high quality, so there are many regulars. Among them, the most popular Stir-fried Pork is delicious when cooked over a fire and simmered in the soup. The side dishes provided when ordering are also neat and tasty.

Pohang Deokdong Culture Village (포항 덕동문화마을)

17.0Km 2024-02-13

210 Odeok-ri, Gibuk-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Pohang Deokdong Culture Village is a picturesque traditional village, renowned for its stunning natural beauty and impeccably preserved old houses. This village has its roots in the Imjin War era, when Jeong Munbu, a civil official of the Joseon dynasty, bestowed his wealth upon his grandson-in-law after returning to Jeonju at the war's conclusion. The village is home to significant cultural properties, including Aeeundang Old House and Saujeong Old House, Yonggyejeong Pavilion, and the Deokgyeseodang Village School. It also houses a Folk Museum, a repository of historical artifacts handed down through generations. The museum's collection includes items such as traditional banknotes, slave ownership papers, and gat (Korean traditional hats), offering a window into the rich cultural heritage and history of the village and its families.

Gabaewon (가배원)

17.1Km 2024-02-21

12-2 Deokdongmunhwa-gil, Gibuk-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Gabaewon is a café located in Deokdong Village, renowned for its exceptional omija cha (omija tea). This tea is crafted from handmade omija preserves, aged for five years, resulting in a rich and deep flavor. Additionally, the café features hongcha (black tea) made from leaves sourced from Yunnan, China, as well as saenggang cha (ginger tea). It's an ideal place to savor a cup of tea amidst the cool breeze and fresh air of the forest.

Pohang Traditional Culture Center (포항전통문화체험관)

17.2Km 2025-01-07

7 , Deokdongmunhwa-gil, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-280-9371~3

The Pohang Traditional Culture Experience Center is in a quiet village in Deok-dong, 40 minutes from downtown Pohang. It’s a place for learning about traditional local culture while enjoying beautiful natural surroundings. Here you can experience seodang schooling, calligraphy, a tea ceremony, natural dyeing, taekkyeon martial art, Nanta drumming, straw crafts and paper making - not to mention making (and eating!) tofu and rice cakes. The affordable hanok rooms are ondol-heated, with shared toilet and shower room.

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