Mokpo Special Tourist Zone (목포 관광특구)

Mokpo Special Tourist Zone (목포 관광특구)

Korea  · Mokpo-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

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Address
Mokpo-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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Parking
86 public parking lots (Yudalsan Mountain, Samhakdo Island and Gatbawi Rock)

Overview

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.

Location

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How to Get There

Info: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-270-3513

Best Time to Visit

South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times to visit. Summer brings humidity and occasional typhoons, while winter is cold but great for ski resorts and festivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

86 public parking lots (Yudalsan Mountain, Samhakdo Island and Gatbawi Rock)

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

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