Samhakdo Island (삼학도)

14.9Km 2024-05-30

Samhak-ro 92beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+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 around the park also offers beautiful views of Mokpo by night.

Baekseong Restaurant (백성식당)

15.0Km 2024-03-25

68 Beonhwa-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Baekseong Restaurant is a restaurant in Mokpo famous for its delicious traditional set menu, including white rice, soup, and several side dishes. Simply tell the staff the number of people in the party, and they will serve about 16 different side dishes along with white rice. The main menu is fish and soup. Fish dishes are made using fresh fish caught in Mokpo, varying from season to season. Spicy marinated crab is served as a side dish to go with rice, and it's a delight for the palate. It gained more fame after appearing on the TV show "I Live Alone (2013~)" when comedian Park Na-rae visited the place. It is also worth noting that the food in Jeollanam-do is seasoned with salty seafood and has a rich taste of Korea, which is worth trying.

Mokpo International Madang Art Festival (목포세계마당페스티벌)

15.0Km 2024-04-23

33-5 Yeongsan-ro 59beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-243-9786

The Mokpo International Madang Art Festival started in 2001 to create a space for communication around artist culture. The festival includes invited domestic performances, overseas performances, and more in a wide range of genre, from mask dance to mime, circus, puppetry, and even magic shows.

Jonggajip (종가집)

15.0Km 2021-03-22

22, Nojeokbong-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-242-7766

It is a store that makes cheonggukjang (rich soybean paste stew) using 100% domestic beans. This restaurant's signature menu is rich soybean paste stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do.

Good Guesthouse [Korea Quality] / 좋은집 게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

15.0Km 2022-12-07

2-15, Maingyeteo-ro 40beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

#This accommodation is a foreigner-exclusive tourist urban guesthouse. Korean residents are not permitted to use the services provided thereby.

Good Guesthouse is located 5 min by foot from Mokpo Station. A local sculptor who had been working in the area for more than 20 years renovated a three-story building into this guesthouse. Indeed, sculptures made by the owner can be found in the guesthouse. Even the beds in the guesthouse were built by the owner. There are five rooms in total, consisting of a 6-person family room, a heated floor ondol room, a double bedroom, and two twin bedrooms. The twin bedrooms have two super single beds and can accommodate up to 6 guests. The double bedroom has a queen-sized bed and a separate powder room. The ondol room is a double occupancy room with a maximum capacity of 6. The room has bedding sets for two, and additional bedding can be rented at an extra charge. The family room has three bunk beds, and can support up to 10 people. Each room has a bathroom attached to it. Shared spaces include the kitchen and the living room, which has a TV. Guests can either choose to park in the building, or use the free public parking lot next to the guesthouse. There is a vending machine selling instant rice, ramen, and rice noodles in the guesthouse. The complimentary breakfast service offers bread, housemade jam, coffee, and milk. The guesthouse also enjoys excellent accessibility to tourist sites, with Yudalsan Mountain and Mokpo Modern History Museum located only 10 min away by foot. Mokpo’s famous CLB Bakery (formerly, Colombang Bakery), the first stop in the Mokpo bakery tour, is also located near the guesthouse.

Ri-in Mokpo Guesthouse [Korea Quality] / 리인목포게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

15.1Km 2021-04-01

6, Maingyeteo-ro 38beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

#This accommodation is a foreigner-exclusive tourist urban guesthouse. Korean residents are not permitted to use the services provided thereby.

Located 10 min by foot from Mokpo Station, this guesthouse was completed in October 2019. It is located at the foot of the Yudalsan Mountain and has a view of the Ildeung Rock to the back. The name of the guesthouse, Ri-in, refers to a virtuous village. The manager of the guesthouse is an environmental activist with cultural anthropological knowledge and is eager to share the beauty and the ecological culture of Mokpo’s nature and its surrounding areas. The two-story building has three rooms in total. Room 1, the largest among the three, is a self-contained unit with a wide living room, ondol (under-the-floor heating system) rooms, and attic space. It is the only room in which one can cook, and its attic offers a comfortable space furnished with a sofa. Rooms 2 and 3 have a bedroom and an attic, respectively. The bedroom is notable for its window wall, while the attic can accommodate one to two guests on the floor. The building also doubles as a gallery, showcasing the works of Kim Soo-ho, a member of Mokpo’s first generation of Western-style painters, in the hallway and common spaces.

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

15.1Km 2024-04-11

4 , Maingyeteo-ro 11beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+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.

Historical Site of Wangin (왕인박사 유적지)

15.2Km 2024-01-10

440 Wangin-ro, Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do

The hometown of Wangin Baksa (Wangin the Great Scholar) is located at the foot of Munpilbong Peak to the east of Gurim Village. Due to Wangin’s importance and contributions to Korean history, this historical attraction is preserved and maintained in honor of his memory and achievements.

Seonggidong is the official birthplace of Wangin (marked by the Yuheobi memorial monument) and is also home to Seongcheon, the well Wangin is believed to have drunk from. Halfway up Wolchulsan Mountain are Chaekgul, Munsanjae and Yangsajae where Wangin is said to have studied as well as nurtured local pupils. To commemorate the significance of these areas, a memorial is held every March at Munsanjae and Yansanjae.

In front of Chaekgul is a statue of Wangin which is said to symbolize his benevolent character. Just west of Seonggidong is Doljeonggogae, a hill from which it is believed Wangin made a sorrowful look back at his countrymen before leaving for Japan.

Wangin departed for Japan from Sangdaepo, which at the time was an international trading port. The renowned Baekje scholar was beginning his journey at the request of Japanese Emperor Eungshin. He took with him ten books on the Analects of Confucius and a book of Cheonjamun, a text of one thousand Chinese characters. Over time, he earned the trust of the emperor and became instructor to the crown prince. Wangin is well-known for his part in the development of Japanese culture and his name appears often in Japanese history. Wangin educated beyond textbooks and made great contributions to the development of arts, crafts and music and is revered as the originator of Japan’s Asuka culture.

This historic site was originally reconstructed from 1985 to 1987 and is continually receiving improvements to improve accessibility for visitors.

Podowon Hoejip (포도원회집)

15.2Km 2021-03-20

41, Beonhwa-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-245-3755

It sells sliced raw croaker, one of the nine gourmet dishes selected by Mokpo City Government. A sliced raw croaker specialty restaurant located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The most famous menu is sliced raw croaker.

Jungang Hoetjip (중앙횟집)

15.2Km 2021-03-20

44-1, Beonhwa-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-242-5040

It sells sliced raw croaker, one of the nine gourmet dishes selected by Mokpo City Government. This restaurant's signature menu is sliced raw croaker. This seafood restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do.

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