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Mokpo Special Tourist Zone (목포 관광특구) 목포 관광특구

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Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Mokpo is a special zone for marine culture tourism. One of the main attractions is Yudalsan Mountain, on top of which one can get a panoramic view of the entire city of Mokpo. The mountain’s walking trails are known to both locals and tourists alike as a place for forest bathing.

Samhakdo Island and Gatbawi Rock are also popular attractions. The annual Mokpo Maritime Cultural Festival is held on Samhakdo Island. Gatbawi is a rock formation shaped like a Korean hat. From Gatbawi Rock, there is a coastal trail that leads to Gatwabi Culture Street. The musical fountain at Pyeonghwa Plaza is located near Gatbawi Rock.

The Mokpo Wholesale Fish Market is full of marine products. Street vendors line the sidewalks selling hongeo (skate), which is a local specialty. Tourists can reach Yudalsan Mountain, Samhakdo Island and the Mokpo Wholesale Fish Market on foot from Mokpo Station. The City Tour Bus departs from Mokpo Station and takes travelers to major tourist attractions in the city.


[Mokpo Special Tourist Zone]
Areas covered: Area around Bukhang Port, Yudalsan Mountain, Open Port Zone, Samhakdo Island, Gatbawi, Pyeonghwa Plaza
Area size: 6,894,968㎡
Tourist attractions: Yudalsan Mountain, Samhakdo Island, Gatbawi Culture Street, Pyeonghwa Plaza, Mokpo Natural History Museum, National research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage, Mokpo Wholesale Fish Market, Bukhang Hoe (sashimi) Center, etc.

Utilization information

・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) <br> • For more info: +82-61-270-3513 <Korean>

・Parking Facilities : 86 public parking lots (Yudalsan Mountain, Samhakdo Island and Gatbawi Rock)

Available Facilities

Tourist information center, tourist hotel, resort condominiums, family hotel, beaches, tourist nightlife restaurant, ferry cruise, etc.

Restrooms

49 public restrooms

Facilities for the Handicapped

Restrooms and elevators exclusively for the disabled are available at museums and at tourist sites in Mokpo-si.

Interpretation Services Offered

English, Chinese and Japanese travel guidebooks are available at the Yudalsan Mountain and Gatbawi Rock tourist information center.

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