Mokpo (목포시) is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, on the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula.
At the very southwestern corner of the Korean peninsular, Mokpo is a large port city with some claim to fame from hosting the Korean Formula 1 circuit.
- Sihwa. Tiny old streets on a hill side, with artistic paintings. Be quiet as people actually live in these small colorful houses. It was made famous by the drama Love and Ambition. At the top is a small resting area. The best place to spend an hour while waiting for your ferry. Free.
- Gatbawi. Big rocks with a strange shape, illuminated at night. Free.
- Yudalsan Park. Yudalsan is well worth a visit for the commanding view from its summit of the bustling city and the many scenic islands. On your walk up, be sure to visit the noon gun, installed during the Japanese occupation, and two beautiful "Buddhist rock carvings".
- Sculpture Garden. On the east side of the ring road surrounding Yudalsan is an impressive sculpture garden showing about 50 large pieces from around the world.
- Gatbawi Literature Hall. Featuring information about famous writers from Mokpo. No English available. ₩2,000.
- Korean International Grand Prix Circuit. The annual Formula 1 race used to be held here every year around October. It has been removed from the F1 calendar.
- Pyeonghwa Plaza. There are a lot of cafe and restaurants near by the sea. You can easily approach from anywhere in Mokpo.
Sihwa. Tiny old streets on a hill side, with artistic paintings. Be quiet as people actually live in these small colorful houses. It was made famous by the drama Love and Ambition. At the top is a small resting area. The best place to spend an hour while waiting for your ferry. Free.
Gatbawi. Big rocks with a strange shape, illuminated at night. Free.
Yudalsan Park. Yudalsan is well worth a visit for the commanding view from its summit of the bustling city and the many scenic islands. On your walk up, be sure to visit the noon gun, installed during the Japanese occupation, and two beautiful "Buddhist rock carvings".
Sculpture Garden. On the east side of the ring road surrounding Yudalsan is an impressive sculpture garden showing about 50 large pieces from around the world.
Gatbawi Literature Hall. Featuring information about famous writers from Mokpo. No English available. ₩2,000.
Korean International Grand Prix Circuit. The annual Formula 1 race used to be held here every year around October. It has been removed from the F1 calendar.
Pyeonghwa Plaza. There are a lot of cafe and restaurants near by the sea. You can easily approach from anywhere in Mokpo.
- Yudalsan Flower Festival. It is a Mokpo's event held around Mt. Yudal. It is held in early April every year.
Yudalsan Flower Festival. It is a Mokpo's event held around Mt. Yudal. It is held in early April every year.
- Mokpo is famous for its raw ray fish. There are a lot of sushi restaurants in Mokpo. Sushi sold in Mokpo is generally cheaper than in other regions.
- Moe's Bar and Grille, Rose Street (upstairs from Eleven AM Cafe. 20:00-02:00. Nice western bar run by a guy from California. Offers countless kinds of beers and cocktails. Free popcorn. ₩2,500-10,000.
Moe's Bar and Grille, Rose Street (upstairs from Eleven AM Cafe. 20:00-02:00. Nice western bar run by a guy from California. Offers countless kinds of beers and cocktails. Free popcorn. ₩2,500-10,000.
To continue on to the islands to the south by bus, visitors must depart from the intercity bus terminal. A ticket on a coach bus to the island of Jindo costs ₩6,000 and the trip takes just over an hour. This bus runs every 30-45 minutes from 06:15 - 20:30
You may also want to consider a trip from the city's passenger ferry terminal, from which boats run to a dozen nearby islands, many of which are part of a marine national park. Heungdae (about ₩40,000 round trip) and Hongdo (about ₩75,000 round trip) are particularly beautiful.