Yudalsan Sculpture Park (유달산 조각공원) - Area information - Korea travel information

Yudalsan Sculpture Park (유달산 조각공원)

4.9Km    2025-03-22

221 Yudal-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

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.

Mokpo Special Tourist Zone (목포 관광특구)

Mokpo Special Tourist Zone (목포 관광특구)

5.0Km    2024-03-08

Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+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.

Suyeon Sikdang Baekban (수연식당 백반)

Suyeon Sikdang Baekban (수연식당 백반)

5.1Km    2024-01-10

84 Yongdang-ro, Samho-eup, Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do

Jeolla-do is famous for its delicious food. At Suyeon Sikdang, you can taste a Jeolla-do-style set menu, served with plenty of side dishes that are homemade every morning. Gamasot baekban (set menu of rice cooked in a cast-iron pot) is served with rice cooked in a cast-iron pot along with 13 delicious side dishes, including braised bean curd, stir-fried mushrooms, bean sprout salad, and stir-fried anchovies, along with briquette-grilled bulgogi. Moreover, customers can order grilled mackerel for an additional 2,000 won per fish. In addition to the set menu, other menu items include healthy gamasot galnaktang (short rib and octopus soup), sondubu jjigae (soft bean curd jjigae), and gamasot cheonggukjang (rich soybean paste jjigae), all cooked in a cast-iron pot for a deep, savory flavor.

Yudalsan Mountain (유달산)

5.2Km    2024-03-21

San 27-3 Jukgyo-dong, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+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.

Deojaban (더자반)

Deojaban (더자반)

5.3Km    2021-03-30

83, Nanjeon-ro, Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-462-3595

It is a place where you can taste new side dishes and various seasonal fish dishes every day. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do. The most famous menu is grilled fish.

Mokpo Marine Cable Car (목포 해상케이블카)

Mokpo Marine Cable Car (목포 해상케이블카)

5.3Km    2024-12-04

240 Haeyangdaehak-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-244-2600

Mokpo Marine Cable Car departs from the North Port Terminal, ascends to the summit of Yudalsan Mountain where it rotates 90 degrees, then traverses over Mokpo and the Dadohae Sea to reach Gohado Island. Covering a distance of 3.23 kilometers, the round trip takes approximately 40 minutes. At the North Port, Yudalsan Mountain, and Gohado Island terminals, there are cafés, restaurants, and rooftop gardens available for visitors to enjoy.

Shinan Beach Hotel (신안비치관광호텔)

5.5Km    2020-04-24

2, Haean-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-243-3399

Shinan Beach Hotel is located in the beautiful harbor city of Mokpo. In addition to 123 guestrooms and various facilities, the hotel offers marine tours of Dadohae Beach on a ferry. Guests may also go on one-day city tours that depart from the hotel.

Muneo Daegyo(문어대교)

5.6Km    2020-12-07

66-1 Haeyangdaehak-ro Mokpo-si Jeollanam-do
+82-10-3157-2514

It is a place where you can enjoy various seafood dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The representative menu is parboiled octopus.

Mokpo Skywalk (목포 스카이워크)

5.6Km    2024-12-04

59 Haeyangdaehak-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+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.

Star Bodeu (스타보드)

Star Bodeu (스타보드)

5.7Km    2021-03-25

87, Haeyangdaehak-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-242-1330

A place where you can enjoy Korean-style comfort food. This restaurant's signature menu is spicy sea snail salad. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do.