Mokpo Special Tourist Zone (목포 관광특구)

– Homepage
mokpo.go.kr/tour (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

– Tel
+82-61-270-3513

Mokpo Tourism Special Zone spans a 6.9km stretch from the North Port to Yudalsan Mountain, old downtown area, Samhakdo Island, Gatbawi Rock, and the Peace Plaza in the new city center. It features historical sites from the Japanese colonial era, such as the Former Japanese Consulate and Mokpo History and Culture of Modern Times. Visitors can explore attractions like the Mokpo Natural History Museum and the Korea National Maritime Museum. Being a coastal city, Mokpo offers a variety of seafood dishes including sliced raw croaker, braised cutlassfish, skate, pork, and kimchi combo, raw thin-legged octopus, and blue crab salad.

– Address : Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-270-3513

– Parking
86 public parking lots (Yudalsan Mountain, Samhakdo Island and Gatbawi Rock)

– Available Facilities
Tourist information center, tourist hotel, resort condominiums, family hotel, beaches, tourist nightlife restaurant, ferry cruise, etc.

– Restrooms
49 public restrooms

– Facilities for the Handicapped
Restrooms and elevators exclusively for the disabled are available at museums and at tourist sites in Mokpo-si.

– Interpretation Services Offered
English, Chinese and Japanese travel guidebooks are available at the Yudalsan Mountain and Gatbawi Rock tourist information center.

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Yudalsan Sculpture Park (유달산 조각공원)

– Homepage
mokpo.go.kr/tour

Yudalsan Sculture Garden was the first outdoor sculpture garden to open in Korea, and is located just below Ideungbawi Rock at the summit of the mountain. The garden features 104 works of art on the themes of nature, culture, and sculpture that were selected through a panel of judges. Located between the different works are trees and plants, providing more beauty to the park. Looking farther away, visitors can see the major attractions of Mokpo spread out in the city below.

⊙ Hanmir (한미르)

– Tel
+82-61-243-7227

Nestled at the foot of Yudalsan Mountain, Hanmir serves Korean dishes such as samhap (fermented skate and steamed pork slices served with kimchi), raw fish caught from the sea, jjim (braised seafood), and royal cuisine such as sinseollo (casserole dish). It is perfect for business meetings and group visitors who wish to enjoy hanjeongsik (Korean Table d’hote).

⊙ Yudalsan Mountain (유달산)

– Homepage
mokpo.go.kr/tour

– Tel
+82-61-270-8359

In the past, Yudalsan Mountain was known as Yeongdalsan Mountain, because it was a place where the soul passes. Located in the city’s center, Yudalsan Mountain offers a view of Mokpo and Dadohae Sea, constantly inspiring its residents’ artistic souls. There are many places to visit, including an orchid park and a sculpture park with 100 sculptures. Visitors can also enjoy a panoramic view by driving along the 2.7 km-long Yudalsan Scenic Road surrounding the mountain. In addition, Albizia Kalkara, a rare plant that will vanish forever from the face of the earth if it becomes extinct on Yudalsan mountain, inhabits this mountain. The view from the top of Yudalsan Mountain is spectacular, and the sight of big and small ships passing between them resembles an oriental painting. Dadohae’s sunset and Mokpo Port’s night view from the mountain will remain in the hearts of those who visit.

⊙ Stay Gudo [Korea Quality]스테이 구도[한국관광 품질인증]

– Tel
+82-10-8604-7327

Gudo is a hanok stay in Juk-dong in downtown Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, and is a friendly, relaxing space. Accommodation consists of a bedroom, living room, kitchen, terrace and bathroom. There’s a backyard with a footbath, and also a connected front yard, giving the space a feeling of openness. The walls and roof tiles merge with the neighboring houses, giving the place an authentic feel.

⊙ Mokpo Skywalk (목포 스카이워크)

– Homepage
www.mokpo.go.kr

– Tel
+82-61-272-2171

Mokpo Skywalk offers an unobstructed view of Mokpo’s sea. Under the concept “observatory over the sea,” this platform over the sea offers a 360-degree view of Mokpo’s sea. There are sections with glass flooring and sections with steel flooring, which adds to the thrill and allows one to enjoy the views from all sides. Mokpodaegyo Bridge stands on the eastern side of the skywalk for an even better view. The busiest time here is when the sun starts to set. The view of the sunset is especially beautiful thanks to the smaller islets scattered across the ocean. There are also plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby, so it’s a great place eat out after watching the sunset.

⊙ Yudalsan Spring Festival (유달산 봄축제)

– Homepage
www.목포유달산봄축제.kr

– Tel
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-270-8432

In April, Yudalsan Mountain in the city of Mokpo is covered in blossoming spring flowers. At the Mokpo Yudalsan Mountain Flower Festival, visitors can unwind among the gorgeous spring flowers on the mountain while enjoying some fresh fish, a trademark of this relaxing port city.

⊙ Ri-in Mokpo Guesthouse (리인목포게스트하우스)

– Homepage
https://blog.naver.com/wetanth

– Tel
+82-10-5639-2990, +82-10-7181-2990

Riin Mokpo Guesthouse stands at the foot of Yudal Mountain in Mokpo,and is a mere 6-minute walk from Mokpo Station. There are three guest rooms. Room 1 is a pension-type room with a main room, a spacious living room, cooking facilities and an attic with a bed. Rooms 2 and 3 have a bedroom and an attic respectively. On walls around the house, guests will notice a number of original works by the painter Kim Soo-ho. The guesthouse offers information about bioculture and sustainability in the Mokpo and islands ecosystem.

⊙ Hayan Mokhwa (하얀목화)

– Homepage
<a href=”https://www.instagram.com/whiteblossom_mokpo” target=”_blank”>https://www.instagram.com/whiteblossom_mokpo</a>

– Tel
+82-61-244-5871

Hayan Mokhwa is a cafe near the Mokpo Modern History Museum that welcomes visitors with its invitingly comfortable atmosphere, starting with the giant teddy bear at the entrance and puppy dolls dotting the interior. The signature menu here is soft ice cream. It is luscious and sweet without being too rich, so visitors often return for more. The store also offers travelers tourist information, a place to rest, and free Wi-Fi.

⊙ Good Guesthouse (좋은집 게스트하우스)

– Homepage
http://goodguesthouse.kr

– Tel
+82-10-7113-0515

Good House Guesthouse in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do is just 5-minutes’ walk from Mokpo Station. There are 5 rooms which consists of a family room, an ondol-style room, and a bedroom-style room, all equipped with a bathroom and toilet. The kitchen and living room are shared. Parking is convenient, with a free public parking lot next to the guesthouse. A simple free breakfast is provided, and there is a vending machine where guests can buy instant rice, ramyon, etc.The landlord is a sculptor, and visitors will find his work on display. The Mokpo Modern History Museum and other local attractions are nearby.

Mokpo Special Tourist Zone (목포 관광특구)