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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 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.

Gangguhang Port (강구항)

Gangguhang Port (강구항)

16.0Km    2021-09-06

253-51, Ganggu-ri, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-730-6533

Gangguhang Port is a large harbor in Yeongdeok, Gyeongsangnam-do. Gangguhang Port is the main marketplace for Yeongdeok snowcrabs and since there are so many places selling crabs near the port, the area is called "Snowcrab Street." Rows of crab fishing boats can be seen along the port during the crab fishing season from November to April and May.

Pohang Deokdong Culture Village (포항 덕동문화마을)

16.7Km    2024-02-13

210 Odeok-ri, Gibuk-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Pohang Deokdong Culture Village is a picturesque traditional village, renowned for its stunning natural beauty and impeccably preserved old houses. This village has its roots in the Imjin War era, when Jeong Munbu, a civil official of the Joseon dynasty, bestowed his wealth upon his grandson-in-law after returning to Jeonju at the war's conclusion. The village is home to significant cultural properties, including Aeeundang Old House and Saujeong Old House, Yonggyejeong Pavilion, and the Deokgyeseodang Village School. It also houses a Folk Museum, a repository of historical artifacts handed down through generations. The museum's collection includes items such as traditional banknotes, slave ownership papers, and gat (Korean traditional hats), offering a window into the rich cultural heritage and history of the village and its families.

Cheongha Gongjin Market (청하공진시장 (1, 6일))

Cheongha Gongjin Market (청하공진시장 (1, 6일))

16.9Km    2025-10-23

6 Cheongha-ro 200beon-gil, Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-232-4002

Cheongha Gongjin Market is a fifth-day market hold on dates ending in 1 and 6 of every month. From seafood to fresh produce and homemade food, it is full of shoppers and a variety of products. The market served as a filming site for the Gongjin Market in the drama "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha." Information boards throughout the market clearly indicate the location of the "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" filming set and nearby tourist spots throughout Cheongha Market.

Yeongil Meat Restaurant (영일식육식당)

Yeongil Meat Restaurant (영일식육식당)

17.0Km    2025-10-29

5-8 Cheongha-ro 192beon-gil Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-232-0660

A restaurant that actors and staff loved
This is a restaurant that actors and staff used to use while they were there for filming. The menu consists mainly of meat from various cuts, but it is fresh and of high quality, so there are many regulars. Among them, the most popular Stir-fried Pork is delicious when cooked over a fire and simmered in the soup. The side dishes provided when ordering are also neat and tasty.

Dalgi Mineral Spring [National Geopark] (달기약수탕 (청송 국가지질공원))

Dalgi Mineral Spring [National Geopark] (달기약수탕 (청송 국가지질공원))

18.3Km    2025-01-09

16, Yaksu-gil, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-870-6111

Dalgi Mineral Spring was found approximately 130 years ago during construction of a waterway. The carbonated water has various minerals that help treat multiple diseases. The water is formed when rain water gets absorbed underground and meets carbon dioxide from the magma deep below.

Wolpo Beach (월포해수욕장)

Wolpo Beach (월포해수욕장)

18.4Km    2025-10-23

2308 Haean-ro, Cheongha-myeon, Bukgo, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha"
The actual location of the Gongjin Beach from the drama. Wolpo Beach, just as its name suggests, a clear ocean reflecting the moon, the beach boasts a tranquil ambiance with a broad sandy beach and calm waters. On days off, many people come here to surf, reminiscent of Hong Du-sik's pastime.