Gohado Island Observatory (고하도 전망대)

Gohado Island Observatory (고하도 전망대)

Gohado Island Observatory was built to resemble the traditional battleships of the Joseon dynasty, like those used by Admiral Yi Sunshin. The observatory is a popular location due to the wonderful views it affords of the sea surrounding Gohado Island. The observatory also includes a rest area and exhibitions about Mokpo tourism and history.

– Address : 234 Gohadoan-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-61-270-8430

– Parking
Available

– Operating Hours
09:00-18:00

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Gohado Marine Theme Park (고하도 해상테마파크)

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– Homepage
www.mokpo.go.kr

Gohado Marine Theme Park is a multi-faceted marine tourist destination in the southwestern part of Korea, home to historical sites related to Admiral Yi Sun-sin. Visitors can access the island via Mokpo Bridge or the Mokpo Marine Cable Car. The island features a botanical garden, island greenhouse, cotton experience exhibition hall and garden, and recreational facilities. From the observatory, tourists can enjoy a 360-degree view of both Mokpo and the scenic Dadohae waters. Walking along the coastal deck trail over the sea, visitors can appreciate the stunning views of Gohado Island.

⊙ Mokpo Special Tourist Zone (목포 관광특구)

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– 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.