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12 Scenic Gems Pohang Boasts of

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  • 1 Homigot Sunrise

    Homigot Sunrise

    • This is located at the eastern extremity of the Korean peninsula and the first place to see the sunrise.
      Sa-go Gyeokam Nam, the feng sui scholar in the reign of King Myeongjong of the Joseon dynasty in the 16th century, described this place as the tail of the tiger considering the shape of the national territory and the best and matchless propitious site, and Nam-seon Yukdang Choi picked this place, famous for beautiful sunrise, a one of the Twelve Scenic Spots of Joseon while depicting the Korean peninsula as the tiger clawing at the Maritime Province with its forepaw.

  • 2 Mysterious View of the 12 Falls of Naeyeonsan Mouontain

    Mysterious View of the 12 Falls of Naeyeonsan Mouontain

    • Naeyeonsan Mountain stretching from Songra-myeon to Cheongha-myeon, Jukjang-myeon of Buk-gu, Pohang and Namjeong-myeon of Yeongdeok-gun, and the valley that continues for 8km forms 12 falls, swamps and ponds of various sizes, and fantastically shaped cliffs such as Giwadae, Seonildae, and Haksodae, creating a matchless view.

  • 3 Four Seasons of Oeosa Temple of Unjesan Mountain

    Four Seasons of Oeosa Temple of Unjesan Mountain

    • The temple was erected in the reign of King Jinpyeong, the 26th king of the Silla Dynasty, it was originally called Hangsasa, however, was renamed Oeosa later after a myth, in the myth, the Great Priest Wonhyo and priest Hyegong who practiced asceticism here challenged to bring two dead fish in the stream back to life using the power of Buddha, At the end, they saw one fish brought to life and swimming but the other one could not and each claimed that the live one is the one they brought to fife. This in Chinese characters is expressed as “Oeo” meaning “my fish”, and hence the name of the temple, Oeasa.
      • AddressOeo-ro, Ocheon-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si
      • Number+82-54-292-2083

  • 4 Nightscape of POSCO

    Nightscape of POSCO

    • POSCO plants used LEDs to present beautiful scenery expressing the dynamic image of the steelworks filled with energy and light. Also, the furnaces and stack structures are planted to enhance the environment-friendly image.
      The nightscape seen from Songdo Beach, Yeongildae Beach, and Haedo Park provide unique charms.

  • 5 Beautiful Forest of Deok-dong Munhwa Village

    Beautiful Forest of Deok-dong Munhwa Village

    • Beautiful Forest of Deok-dong Munhwa Village : Kang Lee, the fourth descendant of Eon-gwal Nongjae Lee, the younger brother of Eon-jeok Hoejae Lee, the great Confucian scholar of the Joseon Dynasty, chose this site 20km from Yangdong Village of Gyeongju and the family continued to live here for over 360 years and has formed the village of the Lee Clan of Yeogang. The younger brother, Gwal Lee, lived here to serve his mother after his elder brother Eon-jeok Haejae Lee entered the government and made Deok-dong Village the village of literary men for generations. For its highly praised natural environment and unique culture, it was designated as the Cultural Village by the Ministry of Culture in 1992, the Environment-friendly Village in 2001, and the fourth ‘Archive Village’ by National Archives of Korea of the Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs in 2011.
      • AddressDeokdongmunhwa-gil, Giguk-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang
      • NumberGibuk-myeon Office +82-54-243-5301

  • 6 Four Seasons of Jukjang Haok Valley

    Four Seasons of Jukjang Haok Valley

    • This is the origin of Osipcheon Stream of Yeongdeok where Dongdaesan Mountain which branched out from the Taebaek Mountain Range and Hyangrobong Valley, With the clean stream running all year round and great scenery, it makes a great place for forest bathing before and after holiday season.
      • AddressWhole valley in Jukjang-ro, Jukjang-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si
      • NumberJukjang-myeon Office +82-54-243-3001

  • 7 Four Seasons of Gyeongsanbuk-do Arboretum

    Four Seasons of Gyeongsanbuk-do Arboretum

    • Gyeongsanbuk-do Arboretum developed in the alpine area on the southern range of Naeyeonsan Mountain 600m above the sea level, and it is a natural learning space prepared for 6 years, With 1,510 or more rare species and native species, mostly wild plants, in 3,222ha of land, it boasts of the largest scale in Korea.
      • Address647, Sumokwon-ro, Jukjang-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si
      • Number+82-54-260-6100
      • Homepagehttp://gbarboretum.org

  • 8 Picturesque View of Coast between Homigot-Imgok

    Picturesque View of Coast between Homigot-Imgok

    • The 204km long coastal line touching the sea is studded with famous beaches that visitors can feel the savour of the sea, appreciate cultural heritages and relics of Pohang in the cultural remains, and feel the nature along the national highways. It is the best drive course of the east coast delivering the beauty of Yeongil Bay.

  • 9 Sun Moon Greeting at Janggi-eup Fortress

    Sun Moon Greeting at Janggi-eup Fortress

    • It is located on the eastern ridge of Dongaksan Mountain, and Janggicheon Stream flows under its hill toward the East Sea to form a field within the region. This fortress had been an important military base like other fortresses guarding the east coast.
      • Address127-2, Eupnae-gil, Janggi-myeon, Nam-gu, Pohang-si

  • 10 Surrounding Landscape of Hwanho Park

    Surrounding Landscape of Hwanho Park

    • It is a theme park of memory and romance and the leisure space in the heart of the city. The beautiful coastline and the whole view of POSCO come in sight at the observatory of Hwanho Park. The Pohang Museum of Steel Art inside the park offers elegant exhibitions all year round and the park also offers various cultural events including lots of things to see and enjoy.
      • Address30, Hwanhogongwon-gil, Buk-gu, Pohang-si
      • NumberPark Management Office +82-54-270-5561

  • 11 Scenery around Sabang Commemorative Park

    Scenery around Sabang Commemorative Park

    • It opened in 2007 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the modern erosion control project in Korea.
      The whole area of Odo-ri is one of the successful examples of the erosion control project and the whole 4,500ha area was greened in a short period of time by 3.6 million workers a year following the order of the former President Chung-hee Park in 1975. The park is composed of three exhibition halls showing the changes in the erosion control technology and various related materials, multipurpose theater, and outdoor erosion control facilities, and cultural relics exhibition halls exhibiting stone chamber tomb and stone-lined tomb from the Three States Period.
      • Address1801, Haean-eo (Oso-ri, Heunghae-eup, Buk-gu, Pohang-si
      • NumberSabang Park Management Office +82-54-261-6465

  • 12 Streamlet of Jungang Shopping Center

    Streamlet of Jungang Shopping Center

    • This is the typical attraction of Pohang that started the ‘Streamlet Craze’ in many cities of Korea. A streamlet was developed along 657m long road in the Jungang Shopping Center up to the six-way intersection, and also the artificial fall and pergola benches are installed and a variety of outdoor exhibitions and concerts are held to add to the fame of the culture street.
      • Address31, Jungangsangga-gil, Buk-gu, Pohang-si
      • Number+82-54-270-2431