Mokpo Special Tourist Zone
목포 관광특구 · Jeonnam · Theme parks & experiences
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.
| Type | Theme parks & experiences |
|---|---|
| Region | Jeonnam |
| Address | Mokpo-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City |
| Parking | 86 public parking lots (Yudalsan Mountain, Samhakdo Island and Gatbawi Rock) |
Getting there
What's on nearby
Events run on fixed dates — check these against your own trip. Trip Planner shows everything on for the days you are in Korea.
- Sep 14, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027Wood That Crossed the Sea: Red Sandalwood, 50 Years of Korean Underwater Excavation
- Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026김건국 백걸음의 여행 : 남도 시간
- Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Mokpo Heritage Night Tour
- Nov 20, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026Muan YD Festival
