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Pohang Museum of Steel Art (포항시립미술관)

10.9Km    2025-02-04

10 Hwanhogongwon-gil, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

The Pohang Museum of Steel Art, themed around steel as the foundation of Pohang's culture, showcases a Steel Art collection, contemporary art exhibitions, and music performances. Its facilities include an outdoor sculpture park, indoor exhibition halls, a museum shop, an art library, and a cafeteria. Visitors can also engage in hands-on programs to craft household items and jewelry from metal.

Pogaljib (포갈집)

12.0Km    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.

Yeongildae Beach (영일대해수욕장)

12.0Km    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.

Naeyeonsan Bogyeongsa Municipal Park (내연산보경사시립공원)

12.1Km    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.

Jangsa Beach (장사해수욕장)

13.3Km    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. 

Pohang Marine Park Character Theme Park (포항해상공원 캐릭터테마파크)

14.0Km    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.

Simin Jegwa (시민제과)

14.3Km    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.

Hotel raza b[Korea Quality]호텔 라자비(raza b)[한국관광 품질인증]

14.3Km    2025-11-06

12-2 Chilseong-ro 47beon-gil, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Opened in 2020, Hotel raza b is located near the Pohang Express Bus Terminal and the Pohang Port Passenger Terminal. Located in Jungang-dong, Pohang, it is only a one-minute walk from Jukdo Market, a famous traditional market in Pohang. The hotel is also close to the Dream Road and Pohang's Yeongilman Special Tourist Zone, so Hwanho Park, Yeongildae Beach, the Pohang Canal, and the Songdo City Forest are all within walking distance.
The rooms at Hotel raza b are furnished with high-quality amenities and are kept clean. They are also disinfected after each checkout to ensure guests' safety.

Pohang Canal (포항운하)

15.6Km    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.

Lotte Mart - Pohang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 포항점)

16.4Km    2024-04-22

247, Jigok-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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