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Odin (오딘)

Odin (오딘)

0m    0     2024-02-13

3320 Donghae-daero, Songna-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Odin is a spacious café located near Hwajin Beach in Pohang, known for its stunning view of the East Sea, made possible by its large windows. The café's signature offering is the Odin Cream Latte, a unique blend topped with cream cheese and custard cream. Its desserts, incorporating local ingredients like chives and apricots, add to the café's charm. Situated right in front of the café is Mongdol Beach, along with trails perfect for a relaxing stroll after enjoying your meal.

Hidden Forest [Korea Quality] 히든포레스트 [한국관광 품질인증]

Hidden Forest [Korea Quality] 히든포레스트 [한국관광 품질인증]

789.4033364805554m    0     2023-05-23

21-23, Donghae-daero 3218beon-gil, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-507-1369-8078

Hidden Forest is a luxury guesthouse located at Hwajin Beach in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The endless blue sea is close by, and each room has its own heated pool, so this is a place for water-lovers. Most rooms also have a spa to soothe guests’ fatigue and stress away.

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

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

792.3821238155518m    0     2023-05-23

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. 

Jangsa Beach (장사해수욕장)

Jangsa Beach (장사해수욕장)

2.6 Km    52222     2024-02-23

3592 Donghae-daero, Namjeong-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Spanning 900 meters, Jangsa Beach is renowned for its pristine white sands and an average water depth of 1.5 meters. The beach's clear waters and gentle slope make it a perfect spot for family summer vacations. Its unique grainy sand doesn't cling to the skin, allowing visitors to comfortably stroll barefoot or indulge in a relaxing sand bath. During the summer months, the beach comes alive with marine leisure activities like water skiing and banana boating. Adjacent to the beach is the Jangsa Landing Operation Victory Memorial Park, a site dedicated to educating visitors about the Korean War. 

Naeyeonsan Bogyeongsa Municipal Park (내연산보경사시립공원)

Naeyeonsan Bogyeongsa Municipal Park (내연산보경사시립공원)

4.9 Km    39903     2024-02-13

533 Bogyeong-ro, Songna-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
82-54-270-5566

Naeyeonsan Bogyeongsa Municipal Park is a scenic area that encompasses both the historic Bogyeongsa Temple and the majestic Naeyeonsan Mountain. The mountain, rising to a x_height of 710 meters, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, characterized by twelve waterfalls cascading through a 14-kilometer-long valley. These waterfalls, coupled with towering rock walls ranging from 50 to 100 meters in x_height, such as Sinseondae Cliff and Haksodae Cliff, along with unique rock formations, create a breathtaking landscape. On the southern side of the mountain lies Bogyeongsa Temple, a significant religious site with origins dating back to the Silla period. The temple complex includes attached hermitages like Seounam Hermitage and Munsuam Hermitage. Notably, the temple houses treasured artifacts, including the stele and stupa of State Preceptor Wonjin.

Bogyungsa Temple (보경사)

Bogyungsa Temple (보경사)

5.0 Km    24148     2020-02-11

523, Bogyeong-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Bogyeongsa Temple in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do rest with Jungnamsan Mountain in the background, surrounded by the peaks of Naeyeonsan Mountain. The temple grounds boast 12 beautiful waterfalls flowing from Naeyeonsan Mountain and a picturesque landscape. The temple was built in 602 during the Silla period and also has 4 smaller temples on the grounds.

Igari Anchor Observatory (이가리 닻 전망대)

8.5 Km    0     2023-01-02

Iga-ri, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-270-3204

Igari Anchor Observatory, located in Iga-ri, Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, is an observatory in the shape of an anchor that anchors ships near the beautiful beach and blue sea pines. With a x_height of 10 meters and a length of 102 meters, visitors can see the open sea of ​​Pohang at a glance. It is also a popular attraction visited by many tourists as the main filming location for the popular drama "Run On (2020)."


Yeongdeok Snow Crab Festival (영덕대게축제)

Yeongdeok Snow Crab Festival (영덕대게축제)

10.0 Km    38261     2024-02-19

Gangguhaean-gil, Ganggu-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-730-5853

Yeongdeok Snow Crab Festival is an annual event that celebrates local snow crabs, which were once served to kings. Among festival highlights, the Snow Crab Public Auction as well as the snow crab market are the most popular. In addition, visitors can ride a snow crab fishing boat, participate in a snow crab cooking competition, and sample various snow crab dishes.

Samsa Marine Park (삼사해상공원 (삼사해상산책로))

Samsa Marine Park (삼사해상공원 (삼사해상산책로))

10.3 Km    20293     2021-04-16

120-7, Haesanggongwon-gil, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-730-6790

Samsa Marine Park is located south of Gangguhang Port, overlooking the expansive East Sea. Thanks to its picturesque beauty and various facilities, the park is a favorite weekend picnic spot for families. Major facilities include Theme Land, Happy Land, a performance hall, bungalows, restaurants, and stores. There is even an artificial waterfall and a 20 ton-rock carved with floral patterns that add to the park's unique beauty.

Another must-see sight for visitors is Manghyangtap Pagoda, which was set up by those originally from North Korea. Every year on New Year’s Eve, a bell ringing ceremony takes place during the area’s sunrise festival.

Yeongdeok Sunrise Festival (영덕 해맞이 경북대종 타종식)

Yeongdeok Sunrise Festival (영덕 해맞이 경북대종 타종식)

10.4 Km    3850     2020-03-25

120-7, Haesanggongwon-gil, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-730-6393

Yeongdeok Sunrise Festival is an annual overnight event that begins on New Year's Eve. This year, the festival is set to take place at Yeongdeok Samsa Marine Park under the theme of "Bell of Hope, Light of Life." Moreover, there will be various New Year's celebrations featuring a music concert sponsored by Taegu Broadcasting Corporation (TBC), sunrise watching, and diverse hands-on experience programs.