Guryongpo Port (구룡포항)

18.2Km 2025-01-21

222-1 Homi-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-270-5977

Guryongpo Port, located on the way from Pohang Homigot to Gampo, is a place that took the shape of a port when a pier and a breakwater were built in 1923 during the Japanese colonial period. Currently, it has facilities of about 600 meters of the northern breakwater, 400 meters of the southern breakwater, and 600 meters of a wharf and has a loading capacity of 334,000 tons.
Guryongpo Modern Culture and History Street is nearby, where visitors can see traditional Japanese houses. Guryongpo Market is also nearby, allowing visitors to enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the local market and delicious food. Many places are selling half-dried saury, a local specialty, and it is known as the nation's largest producer of snow crabs, so visitors can enjoy good quality half-dried saury and fresh snow crabs.

Camellia (까멜리아인구룡포)

18.3Km 2024-11-05

133-1 Guryongpo-gil, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - "When the Camellia Blooms"
The pub resiliently operated by single mom Dongbaek, standing up against societal prejudices and threats. It is currently a select shop that sells coffee, desserts, and souvenirs. On the second floor, visitors can enjoy their drinks in the ambiance of a Japanese-style wooden building.

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

18.4Km 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.

Hidden Forest [Korea Quality] 히든포레스트 [한국관광 품질인증]

18.4Km 2025-05-20

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.

Guryongpo Pieora Stairway Media Art (구룡포 피어라계단 미디어아트)

18.4Km 2024-01-18

277 Homi-ro, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Guryongpo Pieora Staircase Media Art takes place on the large staircase heading up the hill behind Guryongpo Japanese House Street. The lighting display uses anamorphic techniques to create a beautiful show on the stairs. The performance lasts for approximately 10 minutes and goes through four themes, including the ocean and POSCO.

Guryongpo Beach (구룡포해수욕장)

18.5Km 2025-01-21

6 Homi-ro 426beon-gil, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Guryongpo Beach is a seaside resort located in Homigot, where "Homi" means tiger tail. The crescent-shaped white sandy beach stretches 400 meters in length and 50 meters in x_width, offering pristine waters of the East Sea. It is renowned as a sunrise spot. Guryongpo Columnar Joints and Guryongpo Beach Embankment are notable features, complemented by cafés, restaurants, and accommodation facilities. The area is rich in tourist attractions, including Homigot and Yeongildae.

Guryongpo Japanese House Street (구룡포 일본인 가옥거리)

18.5Km 2024-10-23

153-1 Guryongpo-gil, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Guryongpo Japanese House Street is where the Japanese who came to Joseon lived after the Joseon-Japan Trade Treaty was signed between Joseon and Japan in 1883. Over time, the Japanese grew power over the fishing industry in the East Sea while restricting Joseon's fishing rights. To remember the past pains and events, the city of Pohang preserved 47 wooden Japanese-style houses from the time and named the area "Guryongpo Japanese House Street." It is now a tourist attraction where people can see the traces of Japanese lifestyle during the Joseon period and how the poeple of Joeseon braced the Japanese colonial period. It also attracts many K-drama fans as the area served as the main filming location of the drama "When the Camellia Blooms (2019)." The scenery seen from the park steps received a Korea Landscape Award because of the fishing village, which can be seen at a glance, revealing the daily life of the common people.

Gyeongsangbuk-do Arboretum (경상북도수목원)

19.0Km 2021-07-26

647, Sumogwon-ro, Jukjang-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-262-6100

The Gyeongsangbuk-do Arboretum was founded in September 17, 2001. The arboretum exhibits local plants from Ulleungdo, an island off Korea’s eastern coast that is home to a special ecosystem that includes rare trees and wildflowers. The arboretum has total of 24 gardens, including the Alpine Botanical Garden, Ulleungdo Native Plant Garden and Needle-leaf Tree Garden.

Odin (오딘)

19.2Km 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.

Bogyungsa Temple (보경사)

19.5Km 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.

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