Pohang Marine Park Character Theme Park (포항해상공원 캐릭터테마파크) - Area information - Korea travel information

Pohang Marine Park Character Theme Park (포항해상공원 캐릭터테마파크)

446.5M    2022-08-10

474-11, Seodong-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-270-8282

Pohang Marine Park Character Theme Park is located in Songdo-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. This new landmark of Pohang aims to move toward the future of the maritime tourism city. In the park, there are characters such as Turning Mecard, Hello Carbot, SofyRuby, and Gaspard et Lisa. At night, there is a musical fountain that spouts water with colorful lights. Additional sightseeing spots include the Pohang Canal, Songdo Forest Theme Street, and Jukdo Market located nearby.

Jukdo Market (죽도시장)

968.9M    2023-12-22

13-1, Jukdosijang 13-gil, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-247-3776

Pohang Jukdo Market formed nearly 50 years ago, when market stalls began to form around the swampy area near the reed beds in the inner port of Pohang. In October 1969, the Jukdo Market Association was officially formed, becoming one of the largest traditional markets on Gyeongsangbuk-do’s east coast, home to nearly 1,500 shops. The market’s existence was threatened by the influx of large discount stores, but the merchants have banded together to overcome this challenge by creating Cyber Jukdo Market. About 500 meters from the center of Pohang at Ogeor is Jukdo Fish Market, the largest permanent market on the eastern coast of Gyeongsangbuk-do. Nearly 200 restaurants specializing in hoe (sliced raw fish) can be found on top of the market, serving fresh sliced raw fish at affordable prices throughout the season. Visitors can take their purchase to nearby restaurants to be prepared on the spot after paying a table setting fee. Famous dishes include the Pohang-style cold raw fish soup, made with fresh seasonal seafood, and abalone rice porridge, full of plump abalone. In winter, visitors can sample Pohang’s famous half-dried saury.

Odaeyang Mulhoe Sikdang (오대양물회식당)

991.8M    2024-02-13

28-1 Daesin-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-244-7164

Odaeyang Mulhoe Sikdang, situated in the Pohang Bukbu Market, is a Korean restaurant renowned for its signature dish, Odaeyang Teungmi Mulhoe (cold raw fish soup special). This dish is a traditional Pohang-style gochujang mulhoe, distinguished by its unique blend of noodles, pear, gochujang seasoning, and ice. It offers a light and refreshing flavor even without the soup. Additionally, the restaurant serves delectable bapsikhae (fermented fish and rice) and maeuntang (spicy fish stew), both highly recommended.

Simin Jegwa (시민제과)

1.2Km    2024-12-10

Simin Jegwa is located in Daeheung-dong, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. It is a bakery-cafe that opened its doors in 1949. Over the years, Simin Jegwa built a loyal following in Pohang and beyond. Its historic value as the first bakery in Pohang was recognized by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. The signature menu items are the 1949 Danpatppang (bun with red bean filling) and the 1949 Chapsaltteok (sweet rice cake with red bean filling). Other famous baked goods include the jeongguji ppang (chives bun), a soft bun filled with Pohang chives; canelé, a French pastry made with plenty of butter and vanilla beans; and Geomjeong Gomusin (black rubber shoes), a bun made with French gourmet butter and fine red bean paste.

Artbox - Pohang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 포항점)

1.3Km    2024-06-27

23-1, Jungang Sanga-gil, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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Pohang Steel Art Festival (포항스틸아트페스티벌)

1.6Km    2024-09-30

Duho-dong, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-289-7853

The Pohang Steel Art Festival blends steel, art and cultural activities to present Pohang's history including the story of POSCO's success in the steel industry. The festival is the country's only steel festival, and encompasses the local culture and philosophy of the Pohang area, while aiming to create an urban landscape through art.

Yeongildae Beach (영일대해수욕장)

1.7Km    2025-01-08

95, Haean-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-270-2114

With an area of 406,613.4 m² and a length of 1,750 meters, Yeongildae Beach is the largest beach on Korea's eastern coast. Along with Songdo Beach, it is known as one of the most popular beaches in Pohang. It is a great place for families and friends during summer vacations. The beach has several lodging facilities and restaurants that offer fresh seafood and hoe (sliced raw fish) nearby.

Pogaljib (포갈집)

1.8Km    2024-12-10

Pogaljib is a restaurant known for grilled beef galbi in Duho-dong, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Its signature dish is Pogalsal (Pohang galbi), and other dishes include the grilled beef tail, grilled boneless short ribs, and Pohang galbi ramyeon. An order of more than four servings per table comes with a Pogal Offal Soup or Pogal Galbi Soup free of charge. The basic table is nothing to scoff at as well, with delicious dishes like chilled acorn jelly soup, spicy marinated crab, and vegetable wraps. There may be a waiting line, but the wait is worth it. The restaurant is located near Yeongildae Beach, Yeongildae Observatory, and other tourist sites.

Pohang Canal (포항운하)

1.9Km    2025-01-17

1040, Huimang-daero, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-270-5177

Pohang Canal, completed in January 2014, cuts between Pohang's Songdo-dong and Jungdo 1-dong, connecting the waters under Dongbindaegyo Bridge with Hyeongsangang River to the south. The canal has a total length of 1.3km, adding on to the 8~10 km long seafaring road of Pohang. The canal is a restoration of an old water path, and the citizens have welcomed the eco-friendly construction as a community park. Many people enjoy walking along the canal or the romantic experience of riding on a cruise ship through the canal.

Pohang International Fireworks Festival (포항국제불빛축제)

2.0Km    2025-04-21

Duho-dong, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-289-7852

The Pohang International Fire & Light Festival is an internationally renowned event themed around the images of “light,” symbolizing the global steel city of Pohang, and “fire,” representing the hot blast furnaces. Performers and local citizens dress up in all sorts of costumes and masks to join in the Fire & Light Parade, which marks the colorful beginning of the festival. The festival culminates in the International Fireworks Show, the highlight of the evening. The world’s best teams participate in the festival every year to give a spectacular show of fireworks against the backdrop of Yeongilman Bay. It began in 2004 to commemorate Pohang Citizens Day with a fireworks show and has since become a beloved celebrated annual festival, showcasing the pride of Pohang to its citizens.

◎ Tip
You can see the fireworks from Yeongildae Beach and Songdo Beach. Although you can’t hear the music from the show, you can watch the fireworks show peacefully at a less crowded seashore. After the show, you can move to Hyeongsangang Sports Park, the festival venue, to enjoy the rest of the festival’s programs.