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Songi Garden (송이가든)

Songi Garden (송이가든)

12.0Km    2024-02-13

504 Juwangsan-ro, Juwangsan-myeon, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-874-0066

Songi Garden, a Korean restaurant positioned near the Juwangsan Tourist Complex, is celebrated for its healthy cuisine, crafted using fresh, locally sourced produce. The restaurant's standout dish, beoseot jeongol (mushroom hot pot), is particularly noteworthy for its flavorful yet light broth, brimming with an assortment of mushrooms. This culinary experience can be complemented with visits to nearby attractions such as the Cheongsong White Porcelain Experience Center and the Cheongsong Flower Stone Museum, making for a well-rounded exploration of the area's cultural and gastronomic offerings.

HAHN BY SONO (한 바이 소노)

HAHN BY SONO (한 바이 소노)

12.1Km    2024-12-20

494 , Juwangsan-ro, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-518-5058

Cheongsong Folk Crafts Village has a hanok guest-house compound in the Cheongsong Tourist Area of Gyeongsangbuk-do. Daegam’s house, Yeonggam’s house, and Jeongseung’s house have wide floor areas, big yards many rooms, while Saengwondaek and Chambongdaek are simpler, straight-roofed hanoks. All houses have modern toilets. The barn, warehouse and traditional kitchens are presented as they were in Joseon times. As well as arts and crafts the complex houses a traditional pottery village, a pottery exhibition hall, a folk museum, and the intriguing Flower Stone Museum.

Jangsa Beach (장사해수욕장)

Jangsa Beach (장사해수욕장)

14.4Km    2024-02-23

3592 Donghae-daero, Namjeong-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Spanning 900 meters, Jangsa Beach is renowned for its pristine white sands and an average water depth of 1.5 meters. The beach's clear waters and gentle slope make it a perfect spot for family summer vacations. Its unique grainy sand doesn't cling to the skin, allowing visitors to comfortably stroll barefoot or indulge in a relaxing sand bath. During the summer months, the beach comes alive with marine leisure activities like water skiing and banana boating. Adjacent to the beach is the Jangsa Landing Operation Victory Memorial Park, a site dedicated to educating visitors about the Korean War. 

Cheongsong Folk Museum (청송민속박물관)

Cheongsong Folk Museum (청송민속박물관)

14.6Km    2022-08-05

222, Juwangsan-ro, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-874-9321

Cheongsong Folk Museum was opened in 1999 to promote the history, culture, and customs of the region. The three-story museum offers indoor & outdoor exhibition halls.

The indoor exhibition halls showcase educational materials related to farming and the customs of Cheongsong. Exhibitions - such as the Traditional Guest Room, Weaving Room, Items of Everyday Use, and Cheongsong Porcelain - offer glimpses of how people lived in the past. The outdoor exhibition space reproduces a traditional tavern, waterwheel, millstone operated by a horse or ox, monument to ward off misfortunes and protect prosperity, and natural stones used for worship, with which visitors can experience farm life in the past.

Yeongdeok Snow Crab Festival (영덕대게축제)

Yeongdeok Snow Crab Festival (영덕대게축제)

15.0Km    2025-03-15

Opo-ri, Ganggu-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-2894-5530

Yeongdeok Snow Crab Festival is an annual event that celebrates local snow crabs, which were once served to kings. Among festival highlights, the Snow Crab Public Auction as well as the snow crab market are the most popular. In addition, visitors can ride a snow crab fishing boat, enjoy busking performances, and sample various snow crab dishes.

Odin (오딘)

Odin (오딘)

15.1Km    2024-02-13

3320 Donghae-daero, Songna-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Odin is a spacious café located near Hwajin Beach in Pohang, known for its stunning view of the East Sea, made possible by its large windows. The café's signature offering is the Odin Cream Latte, a unique blend topped with cream cheese and custard cream. Its desserts, incorporating local ingredients like chives and apricots, add to the café's charm. Situated right in front of the café is Mongdol Beach, along with trails perfect for a relaxing stroll after enjoying your meal.

Hidden Forest [Korea Quality] 히든포레스트 [한국관광 품질인증]

Hidden Forest [Korea Quality] 히든포레스트 [한국관광 품질인증]

15.3Km    2025-05-20

21-23, Donghae-daero 3218beon-gil, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-507-1369-8078

Hidden Forest is a luxury guesthouse located at Hwajin Beach in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The endless blue sea is close by, and each room has its own heated pool, so this is a place for water-lovers. Most rooms also have a spa to soothe guests’ fatigue and stress away.

Slow Ocean Pool Villa [Korea Quality] 슬로우오션 풀빌라 펜션[한국관광 품질인증]

Slow Ocean Pool Villa [Korea Quality] 슬로우오션 풀빌라 펜션[한국관광 품질인증]

15.4Km    2024-08-14

39, Donghae-daero 3218beon-gil, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Slow Ocean Pool Villa is a luxury guesthouse located at Hwajin Beach in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do, with the endless blue sea close by.  Some of the rooms are naturally enclosed with pine trees to avoid damaging the natural scenery.  Each room has its own heated pool, where guests can enjoy swimming or water play all year round - even when the sea is too cold. 

Samsa Marine Park (삼사해상공원 (삼사해상산책로))

Samsa Marine Park (삼사해상공원 (삼사해상산책로))

15.4Km    2021-04-16

120-7, Haesanggongwon-gil, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-730-6790

Samsa Marine Park is located south of Gangguhang Port, overlooking the expansive East Sea. Thanks to its picturesque beauty and various facilities, the park is a favorite weekend picnic spot for families. Major facilities include Theme Land, Happy Land, a performance hall, bungalows, restaurants, and stores. There is even an artificial waterfall and a 20 ton-rock carved with floral patterns that add to the park's unique beauty.

Another must-see sight for visitors is Manghyangtap Pagoda, which was set up by those originally from North Korea. Every year on New Year’s Eve, a bell ringing ceremony takes place during the area’s sunrise festival.

Yeongdeok Crab Village (영덕대게마을)

Yeongdeok Crab Village (영덕대게마을)

15.8Km    2025-03-16

68, Yeongdeokdaege-ro, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-730-6682

Located on the coast of the East Sea, Yeongdeok Crab Village is famous for its classical scholars, and its wonderful scenery, where the mountains meet the sea. The traditional fishing village is the home of Yeongdeok snow crab that was well-known from Goryeo dynasty (King Taejo) and also has a huge street for snow crabs, packed with around 100 shops selling crabs along the Gangguan Port. When the season for snow crabs arrives in November, lasting through May, the village is crowded with visitors from all over the world eager to try Yeongdeok snow crabs.

In addition, the location of the village gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy one of the most beautiful sea roads in Korea. In the area are also a sea fishing site, beaches, and water resort venues that are suitable for both recreation and relaxation.