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

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

12.0Km    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. 

Naeyeonsan Bogyeongsa Municipal Park (내연산보경사시립공원)

Naeyeonsan Bogyeongsa Municipal Park (내연산보경사시립공원)

13.4Km    2025-01-08

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.

Gyeongjeong Beach (경정해수욕장)

Gyeongjeong Beach (경정해수욕장)

14.2Km    2021-06-29

1726, Yeongdeokdaege-ro, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-730-7642

Gyeongjeong Beach is famous for its serene and clean water with gentle waves. The southern part of the beach is made of rocks. Visitors should avoid swimming in the waters since they are used as an aqua farm for growing marine products such as sea cucumbers, abalone and sea squirts. The beachside road is a perfect driving course with the view of the horizon.

Gyeongjeong Village (Chayu Fishing Village) (경정마을(차유어촌체험마을))

Gyeongjeong Village (Chayu Fishing Village) (경정마을(차유어촌체험마을))

14.4Km    2025-01-10

Gyeongjeong-ri, Chuksan-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Gyeongjeong Village, also known as Chayu Fishing Village due to its saddle-like shape, is located along the beautiful east coast of Korea. The village is renowned for its snow crabs that were offered to the king since ancient times as well as the snow crab monument. Other specialties of the village include wild seaweed, dried squid, and sea urchin. The village offers experience programs like night crab catching, snow crab catching, lantern experience and other diverse programs that are loved by children. Located at the heart of the picturesque sea trail of Yeongdeok, Blue Road Course B, the village is surrounded by notable tourist attractions including, Gyeongjeong Beach, Gyeongjeonghang Port, and Chuksanhang Port.

Daege Wonjo Village (Chayu Fishing Village) (대게원조 차유어촌체험마을)

Daege Wonjo Village (Chayu Fishing Village) (대게원조 차유어촌체험마을)

15.2Km    2025-03-16

Chuksan-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-9371-4967

The crabs caught from the sea near this village had legs that resemble bamboo shoots, earning the name "daege," combining the letters that mean bamboo and crab in Korean. The village was originally known as Chayu Village, meaning "to cross on a wagon," from during the Goryeo period because the village resembled a saddle on a wagon. But recently, it has been renamed Yeongdeok Daege Wonjo Village and a local monument has been established. The nearby Gyeongjeong Breakwater is famous among anglers.

Cheongsong Eoreumgol Valley (Cheongsong National Geopark) (청송 얼음골 (청송 국가지질공원))

Cheongsong Eoreumgol Valley (Cheongsong National Geopark) (청송 얼음골 (청송 국가지질공원))

16.0Km    2024-11-20

1 Naeryong-ri, Juwangsan-myeon, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Cheongsong Eoreumgol Valley is a gorge located on Juwangsan Mountain in Cheongsong. It is known for its warm winters and cool breezes in the summer, creating a mystical atmosphere. In May 2017, it was recognized for its geological value and certified as a UNESCO Global Geopark. During the summer, when the temperature exceeds 32 degrees Celsius, ice forms in the valley, melting when the temperature drops below 32 degrees Celsius. The area boasts impressive rock formations and stunning landscapes, attracting many tourists with its springs, and artificial falls.

Jeolgolgyegok Valley [National Geopark] (절골협곡 (청송 국가지질공원))

17.0Km    2025-01-14

San 124, Jusanji-ri, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-870-6111

Jeolgolgyegok Valley is located along the mountain ridgeline connecting Gamebong Peak and Wanggeoam Rock in Juwangsan Mountain. It stretches for 5 kilometers from Jeolgol Valley Visitor's Center to Daemun Bridge. The valley is formed of vocanic tuffs that were welded and compacted after cooling down, which resulted in forming vertical cracks, leaving rocks to fall out and create a steep valley cliff.

Chuksanhang Port (축산항)

Chuksanhang Port (축산항)

17.3Km    2025-01-13

33 Chuksanhang-gil, Chuksan-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Chuksanhang Port, established in 1924, is located along the beautiful coastline formed by mountain ridges extending from Taebaeksan Mountain to the sea. The port serves as a hub for fish collection and auction, attracting boats from nearby ports. One of the representative ports of Yeongdeok, it is one of the five ports in the country where the crab auction takes place. Visitors can purchase the famous Yeongdeok snow crabs at the fish markets here. The port is a part of the Yeongdeok Blue Road Course B, and is famous as a shooting location of BTS MV “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever.”   

Jukdosan Observatory (죽도산전망대)

Jukdosan Observatory (죽도산전망대)

17.4Km    2025-01-10

90 Chuksanhang-gil, Chuksan-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Jukdosan Observatory is located along the Yeongdeok Blue Road Course B. The building consists of seven floors in total with a lighthouse on the 7th floor. The main observatory on the 5th floor provides a stunning 360-degree view of the Chuksanhang Port and Yeongdeok. Visitors can also enjoy coffee and snacks at the outdoor observatory on the 2nd floor.

Wolpo Beach (월포해수욕장)

Wolpo Beach (월포해수욕장)

17.5Km    2025-10-23

2308 Haean-ro, Cheongha-myeon, Bukgo, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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The actual location of the Gongjin Beach from the drama. Wolpo Beach, just as its name suggests, a clear ocean reflecting the moon, the beach boasts a tranquil ambiance with a broad sandy beach and calm waters. On days off, many people come here to surf, reminiscent of Hong Du-sik's pastime.