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Gonnyunsan Mountain Paragliding Site (곤륜산 활공장)

Gonnyunsan Mountain Paragliding Site (곤륜산 활공장)

12.4Km    0     2024-08-06

Heunghae-eup, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Gonnyunsan Mountain Paragliding Site is a trending location in Pohang, offering amazing views over the coastal region and ocean beyond.

Sabang Memorial Park (사방기념공원)

14.8Km    2451     2024-07-18

1712 Haean-ro, Heunghae-eup, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Sabang Memorial Park was opened in 2007 to celebrate 100 years of the "sabang movement" (planting trees on empty hills & mountains) in Korea. The memorial park offers exhibitions of the grand-scale sabang project taken on by the Park Chung-hee administration in 1975-1980.

Sarangui Yuramseon, Restaurant (사랑의유람선)

Sarangui Yuramseon, Restaurant (사랑의유람선)

15.7Km    2268     2021-10-06

1804, Haean-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-262-7777

As you drive along the fantastic course from Chilpo to Wolpo, you will find a big sailing ship turned into a restaurant.
Sarangui Yuramseon, which means the ‘love boat’, takes pride in its beautiful, wooden and boat-shaped architecture, and the breathtaking view.
In fact, it is a well-known spot for about-to-be-married couples to take their wedding photos.
At Sarangui Yuramseon, the modern interior, accompanied by the fascinating melodies of a jazz piano, creates an exquisite atmosphere.
Note also that each season they provide a special event for their customers.
You won’t need to go to a five-star hotel to experience fine dining.
You can simply enjoy the excellent food and the impeccable service at Sarangui Yuramseon.

Moda Outlet - Gyeongju Branch (No. 3) [Tax Refund Shop] (모다아울렛 경주3점)

Moda Outlet - Gyeongju Branch (No. 3) [Tax Refund Shop] (모다아울렛 경주3점)

16.1Km    0     2024-04-22

4954-1, Saneop-ro, Cheonbuk-myeon, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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Moda Outlet - Gyeongju Branch (No. 1) [Tax Refund Shop] (모다아울렛 경주1점)

Moda Outlet - Gyeongju Branch (No. 1) [Tax Refund Shop] (모다아울렛 경주1점)

16.3Km    0     2024-04-18

4930, Saneop-ro, Cheonbuk-myeon, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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Jeil Guksu Gongjang (제일국수공장)

Jeil Guksu Gongjang (제일국수공장)

16.9Km    0     2024-02-21

19-2 Homi-ro 221beon-gil, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Jeil Guksu Gongjang is a noodle factory in Guryongpo Market. It is the only place in Korea where noodles are dried by the sea breeze. It produces somyeon (thin noodles), jungmyeon (medium thick noodles), and kalguksumyeon (wide thick noodles), selling them in bundles or boxes. Near Guryongpo Beach, you can try a variety of noodle dishes at Haepungguksu 1st Branch, which is operated directly by the factory. Nearby attractions include the sunrise spot Homigot Cape, Guryongpo Port, and Guryongpo Modern History Museum. 

Guryongpo Fifth-Day Market (구룡포장 (3, 8일))

Guryongpo Fifth-Day Market (구룡포장 (3, 8일))

16.9Km    14337     2021-06-01

72-1, Guryongpo-gil, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-276-2761

Guryongpo Market area expands all the way to Changjucheon Stream area every fifth-day market day, bustling with crowds of merchants and customers. Guryongpo Fifth-Day Market is held on the 3rd, 8th, 13th, 23rd, and 28th of every month. The market first started when a small village was formed around Guryongpo Port. In the 1950s and '60s, when Guryongpo was incorporated into the county of Yeongil, Guryongpo Market flourished because it became the main market of Yeongil.

Nowadays, thanks to the rows of seafood restaurants inside, the market became even more popular among seafood lovers. The market carries a wide variety of fresh vegetables and produce, herbs, grains, and regional specialties. The seafood at the market is delivered fresh from Guryongpo Port. The squid at Guryongpo Port, which is also the specialty of the market, makes up about 70% of the total catch in Gyeongsangbuk-do. The market is also frequently visited by seafood gourmets for its squid.

Guryongpo Port (구룡포항)

17.1Km    1     2023-01-25

222-1 , Homi-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-270-5977

Guryongpo Port, located on the way from Pohang Homigot to Gampo, is a place that took the shape of a port when a pier and a breakwater were built in 1923 during the Japanese colonial period. Currently, it has facilities of about 600 meters of the northern breakwater, 400 meters of the southern breakwater, and 600 meters of a wharf and has a loading capacity of 334,000 tons.
Guryongpo Modern Culture and History Street is nearby, where you can see traditional Japanese houses. Guryongpo Market is also nearby, so you can enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the local market and delicious food. Many places are selling half-dried saury, a local specialty, and it is known as the nation's largest producer of snow crabs, so you can enjoy good quality half-dried saury and fresh snow crabs.

Guryongpo Modern History Museum (구룡포 근대문화역사관)

Guryongpo Modern History Museum (구룡포 근대문화역사관)

17.3Km    15     2024-02-13

153-1 Guryongpo-gil, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

The Guryongpo Modern History Museum, situated on Guryongpo Japanese House Street, is housed in a two-story wooden building constructed in the Japanese style. Built by Jenkichi Hashimoto in the 1920s, this historic structure was acquired by Pohang-si in 2010 and subsequently transformed into a history museum following extensive restoration. The museum features two exhibition floors, showcasing traditional Japanese furniture and accessories such as butsudan and kotatsu. Additionally, a traditional kitchen and toilet have been meticulously recreated. Visitors can gain a vivid understanding of the lifestyle during that era and explore the distinctive structural elements of Japanese-style buildings.

Guryongpo Pieora Stairway Media Art (구룡포 피어라계단 미디어아트)

Guryongpo Pieora Stairway Media Art (구룡포 피어라계단 미디어아트)

17.5Km    0     2024-01-18

277 Homi-ro, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Guryongpo Pieora Staircase Media Art takes place on the large staircase heading up the hill behind Guryongpo Japanese House Street. The lighting display uses anamorphic techniques to create a beautiful show on the stairs. The performance lasts for approximately 10 minutes and goes through four themes, including the ocean and POSCO.