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  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.

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  Mysterious View of the 12 Falls of Naeyeonsan Mountain

  • 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.

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  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

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  Yeongildae-Pavilion & 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.

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  Homibando Coastal Trail

  • On this great trekking road along the shore, one can meet the Giam Cliff and dancing waves.

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  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

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  Four seasons of Gyeongsangbuk-do Arboretum

  • Gyeongsangbuk-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

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  Pohang Canal

  • Selected in Top 100 of Korean Tourism, '2017-'2018. The first urban canal in Korea, with a cruise that brings back the past and memories of Pohang.

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  Janggi-eup Fortress & Janggi Exile Culture Experience Village

  • 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

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  Yeonorang Seonyeo Theme Park

  • A legend turned into a theme park, a picturesque sunset can be viewed in the Korean Garden, the Japanese Garden, and along the trail.

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  Railway Forest & Fire Garden

  • The city forest, which was reborn as a citizen-friendly space.

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  Guryongpo Japanese Houses Street

  • A place of lessons for the future generations to preserve and remember the history of the sick past.