The Island for Art & Healing, Jangdo Island (예술의 섬 장도) Jangdo Island is an island in Yeosu known for its outstanding coastal landscapes, including cliffed coast and wave-cut cliff. Accessible only when the tide permits, visitors can cross the Jinseom Bridge on foot during low tide. The island boasts beautiful natural features such as…
The Ocean Resort Water Park (디오션리조트 워터파크) – Homepage www.theoceanresort.co.kr (Korean only) – Tel +82-1588-0377 The Ocean Resort Water Park is a water park within The Ocean Resort offers water fun while overlooking the Dadohae Sea. Indoors, there are artificial wave pools, slides, lazy rivers, a children’s pool, and a spa. Outdoors, there are facilities…
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,…
Mokpo Peace Plaza (목포평화광장) – Homepage www.mokpo.go.kr This is a representative plaza in Mokpo and a place where locals often take a rest. Visitors can enjoy the seascape in the daytime, and Mokpo’s night view when the sun sets. The Mokpo Dancing Ocean Fountain is in the middle of the park, along with gardens on…
Dadohaehaesang National Park (Wando Section) (다도해해상국립공원(완도)) – Homepage dadohae.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-61-550-0900 Dadohaehaesang National Park was established on December 23, 1981 as the 14th national park, and it is the nation’s largest park, spread over 2,344 ㎢. Within this area are nearly 1,700 islands of varying sizes, including Hongdo, Heuksando, Geomundo, and Baekdo Islands. During…
Mokpo Gatbawi Rock (목포 갓바위) – Homepage mokpo.go.kr – Tel +82-61-273-0536 Located on the coast of Yonghae-dong in Mokpo, Gatbawi is a natural sandstone and tafoni formation near the mouth of the Yeongsangang River, where freshwater runs into the sea. Gatbawi is named after its shape, which is said to look like two men wearing…
Samhakdo Island (삼학도) – Homepage mokpo.go.kr – Tel +82-61-270-3684 Samhakdo Island is a small island off the coast of Mokpo that has been incorporated into the mainland due to silt accumulation. The island is now home to many family-fun attractions like the Marine Science Museum, a mini golf course, and a yatching marina. The walkway…
Mokpo Seosan-dong Borimadang & Sihwa Village (목포 서산동 보리마당&시화마을) – Homepage www.mokpo.go.kr Sihwa Village in Seosan-dong is a place that conjures up feelings of nostalgia for the bygone days, home to a beautiful view of the harbor, the sea, and the villages atop Borimadang. Popular tourist sites include the Sihwa Alley, decorated with residents’ writings…
Boseong Ganggol Village (보성 강골마을) – Tel +82-61-853-2885 Ganggol Village was home to the Gwangju Lee Clan, with most of the hosues being built in the early 20th century. Of the many houses here, three of them have been recognized as important folk materials, along with one pavilion. In the Ganggol Village Experience Program, participants…
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…