Are you planning a trip to Pohang? Pohang is a port city located in Yeongil Bay on the east coast of Gyeongsangbuk-do. There are many travel destinations where you can enjoy the blue sea of the East Sea, including Homigot, famous for its sunrise. In this article, I will introduce Pohang tourist attractions that you should not miss. Please check out the top 11 places to visit in Pohang in the text below.
1. Homigot Sunrise Square
Pohang tourist attractions Places of interest Homigot Hand of Coexistence
Location: Daebori, Homigot-myeon, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (View location)
Homigot is located at the eastern end of the Korean Peninsula and corresponds to the tiger’s tail, and is a key tourist attraction in Pohang. Here you can enjoy the sunrise and take the photo of your life with the beautiful scenery in the background. This place is especially famous for the hand-shaped sculpture, The Hand of Coexistence, where the left hand is located on land (Homigot Sunrise Park) and the right hand is located in the sea.
2. Guryongpo Japanese House Street
Pohang tourist attractions Places of interest Japanese House Street
Address: 153-1 Guryongpo-gil, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Guryongpo Modern History Museum opening hours
Every day from 10:00 to 17:30
Closed every Monday
Guryongpo Japanese House Street is a well-known tourist attraction, especially as a filming location for the drama When the Camellia Blooms, which aired in 2019. This is a place where many Japanese people settled and lived after the Japan-Japan Trade March during the Japanese colonial period. Afterwards, the remaining Japanese houses and shops were well maintained and created as a cultural street. Here, you can walk through the alleys of Japanese houses and visit Dongbaek’s Camellia, Dongbaek’s house, and the park. You can also get a glimpse of Japanese lifestyle at the time at the Guryongpo Modern Museum in the village.
3. Guryongpo Beach
Address: 6, Homi-ro 426beon-gil, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si
Operating hours: Always, 365 days a year
Beach opening: Mid-July to late August every year
Guryongpo Beach in Pohang, famous for its beautiful marine scenery, is a popular place for tourists who want to enjoy swimming and water sports, especially during summer vacation. The beach where you can enjoy swimming and the area where you can enjoy water sports such as banana boats, motor boats, and jet skis are separated so you can enjoy safe leisure activities. You can also use convenience facilities such as nearby accommodations, restaurants, and shops, and various events and festivals are held every year.
4. Janggi-eupseong Fortress
Pohang tourist attractions Places of interest: Janggi-eupseong Fortress
Address: 156 Eupnae-ri, Janggi-myeon, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Operating hours: No restrictions, open all year round
Entrance fee: None
Parking: Use private parking lot
Janggi-eupseong Fortress, located in Janggi-myeon, Pohang, was initially an earthen fortress built during the Goryeo Dynasty, but was later rebuilt into a stone fortress during the Joseon Dynasty and used as a military base. It has oval-shaped walls, three gates, Ongseong, and Chiseong, and wells and ponds are preserved within the fortress. If you climb up to Janggi-eupseong Fortress, you can see the entire village at a glance and even see the East Sea in the distance. Here, you can experience history and culture, walk along the castle road, and enjoy the natural scenery. In addition, nearby places such as Janggihyanggyo and Exile Culture Experience Village can be reached on foot, making it a recommended tourist attraction especially for families with children.
5. Igari Anchor Observatory
Pohang Tourist Attractions Places of Interest Igari Anchor Observatory
Address: San 67-3, Igari, Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Opening hours: Daily 9:00 – 18:00 (June – August 20:00)
Parking: Igari Anchor Observatory parking lot
Igari Anchor Observatory is an observatory located at Igari Simple Beach in Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang. This observatory is made in the shape of an anchor and stands on the sea, offering a panoramic view of the beautiful seascape. This place is especially famous for its cave photo zone. If you go down the stairs next to the entrance to the observatory, you can find a rock cave.
6. Pohang Marine Skywalk
Pohang tourist attractions, places of interest, maritime skywalk
Address: 518 Haean-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Admission fee: Free
Parking: Nearby public parking lot
Hours of use
Summer season (March-November)
Weekdays: 10:00-20:00
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00-21:00
Winter season (December-February)
Weekdays: 10:00-17:00
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00
Pohang Marine Skywalk is a promenade where you can walk on the sea. It has an average height of 7 meters and a total length of 473 meters. The floor is made of special glass, so you can see the sea water lapping under your feet, giving you the feeling of walking on the waves. There is a 1.2-meter seawater pool at the midpoint of the Marine Skywalk that can be used as a swimming pool, and the end is connected to a coastal promenade, making it great for trekking.
7. Hwanhwa Park Space Walk
Pohang tourist attractions Places of interest Space Walk
Address: 30 Hwanhwagongwon-gil, Buk-gu, Pohang-si
Parking: Hwanhwa Park parking lot
Admission fee: Free
Hours of use
Summer season (April-October)
Weekdays: 10:00-20:00
Holidays: 10:00 – 21:00
Winter season (November-March)
Weekdays: 10:00-17:00
Weekends: 10:00-18:00
Closed on the first Monday of every month
If it falls on a public holiday, the next day will be closed.
Operation may be suspended in case of bad weather
Space Walk, located in Pohang Cheonhwa Park, is made of high-tech steel materials made by POSCO and has a total track length of 333 meters, 717 steps, 60 meters wide, 57 meters long, and 25 meters high, and is shaped like a roller coaster. Walking along this path, you can enjoy the scenery of downtown Pohang and the sea off Yeongil Bay at a glance, and it is great for watching the sunset or night view.
8. Yeongildae Observatory (Yeongildae Marine Pavilion)
Pohang tourist attractions, places of interest, Yeongildae Observatory
Parking: Marine Sports Academy, 173 Haean-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Operating hours: No restrictions, open all year round
Entrance fee: None
Parking: Nearby public parking lot
Yeongildae Observatory, known as Pohang’s landmark, is a marine pavilion built on the sea at the end of a bridge (Yeongil Bridge) connected to the land, and allows you to enjoy beautiful coastal scenery and sea views. You can see a wonderful seascape during the day, but especially after sunset, the lights come on, creating a beautiful night view that blends in with the sea at night. Nearby are tourist attractions such as Yeongildae Beach, Homigot, and Guryongpo Japanese House Street, so it is recommended as a must-visit place during your trip to Pohang.
9. Deokdong Culture Village (Pohang Traditional Culture Experience Center)
Address: 210 Odeok-ri, Gibuk-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Parking: Pohang Traditional Culture Experience Center parking lot
Deokdong Cultural Village is the country’s 15th cultural village and designated as an eco-friendly village, and is a special travel destination where you can experience traditional culture and appreciate nature. Here, you can admire various traditional Korean houses and enjoy a walk in a quiet atmosphere surrounded by a dense pine forest. Additionally, you can experience various traditional cultures and even stay in a hanok.
10. Naeyeonsan Bogyeongsa
Pohang tourist attractions Places of interest Naeyeonsan Mountain Bogyeongsa 12 Waterfalls
Address: 523 Bogyeong-ro, Songra-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Parking: Private parking lot
Naeyeonsan Mountain in Pohang is a popular tourist attraction for its outstanding natural scenery, hiking trails, and Bogyeongsa Temple with a waterfall. The height of Naeyeonsan Mountain is approximately 711.3 meters, and it is designated as a county park, so many hikers visit it every year. Here is Bogyeongsa Temple, a temple founded by a monk from Silla during the Three Kingdoms period. It has nationally designated cultural properties and is also famous for the 12 waterfalls in the valley. The hiking trail is well maintained, so you can visit the temple and waterfall and then climb to the Sogeumsan Observatory.
11. Gyeongsangbuk-do North Arboretum
Address: 647 Sumogwon-ro, Jukjang-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Admission fee: Free
Parking: Dedicated parking lot (free)
Hours of use
November-February: 10:00-16:00
March-October: 10:00-17:00
Closed on January 1st and Lunar New Year’s Day
Gyeongsangbuk-do Arboretum is located at an altitude of 650m above sea level and is the largest arboretum in Korea with an area of 2,727ha. Here, we are conserving and researching Gyeongbuk’s native tree species and national plant genetic resources, and operating an eco-friendly ecological education experience center. You can visit 24 gardens, including the Ulleungdo Botanical Garden, Alpine Botanical Garden, and Coniferous Garden, and use nature experience learning center facilities such as the Forest Interpretive Exhibition Hall, Forest Experience Learning Center, and Forest Ecology Observation Trail.
Above, we have introduced the top 11 places to visit in Pohang. Please experience the beauty and charm of Pohang at the Pohang tourist attractions introduced in this article.