Sea & night
Homigot Sunrise
A sunrise spot where the sun rises earliest on the Korean Peninsula, with the ‘Hands of Harmony’ sculptures facing each other from sea and land.
Pohang’s 12 Scenic Views
Twelve natural and historical-cultural landmarks that represent Pohang. Select a card to see highlights, address, hours, and admission.
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Nature & valleys
Naeyeonsan Twelve Falls
A signature natural site where twelve waterfalls line the valley starting from Bogyeongsa Temple.
History & culture
Unjesan Oeosa Temple
A thousand-year-old temple founded in the Silla era, with four-season scenery of Unjesan Mountain and Eoji Lake.
Sea & night
Homi Peninsula Coastal Trail
A coastal trekking route along the East Sea with cliffs and seascapes, also famous as a photo spot.
Sea & night
Yeongildae & POSCO Night View
A beach with Korea’s first over-water pavilion; at night you can see Yeongildae and the POSCO steelworks lit up.
City & parks
Pohang Canal
A downtown attraction for strolling and waterside views, with cruise rides available too.
Nature & valleys
Gyeongbuk Arboretum
Korea’s largest public arboretum, where you can experience rare plants, seasonal flowers, and forest trails.
History & culture
Yeonorang Seonyeo Theme Park
A history-and-culture park themed on the Silla foundation legend of Yeonorang and Seonyeo.
City & parks
Railroad Forest & Garden of Fire
A downtown forest trail on a former railway; the ‘Garden of Fire’ symbolizes Pohang’s steel-city image.
Nature & valleys
Jukjang Haok Valley
A nature retreat of clear valleys and thick forest, famous for summer water play and escaping the heat.
History & culture
Janggi Fortress & Exile Culture Village
A history-and-culture site themed on a Joseon-era fortress and exile culture.
History & culture
Guryongpo Japanese House Street
A modern-culture street preserving Japanese-colonial-era buildings, with cozy cafés and food to enjoy.
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The most iconic sunrise spot on the Korean Peninsula, where the sun rises first. The ‘Hands of Harmony’ sculptures facing each other from sea and land are a landmark of Pohang, and each New Year many visitors come from across the country.
Highlights
- Hands of Harmony sculptures
- Sunrise Plaza
- National Lighthouse Museum
- Coastal walkway
- New Millennium Memorial
Info
- Address
- 20 Haematji-ro 150beon-gil, Homigot-myeon, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk
- Hours
- Open year-round
- Admission
- Free
- Public transport
- Bus 9000 → get off at Haematji Gwangjang (Sunrise Plaza); ~2 min walk to the Hands of Harmony.
Directions
Bus numbers and schedules can change — check the live route with the directions above before you go.
Pohang’s signature natural site, where twelve waterfalls line the valley from Bogyeongsa Temple. With thick forest and clear streams, it draws crowds as a summer retreat and an autumn foliage spot.
Highlights
- Twelve-falls trail
- Bogyeongsa Temple
- Valley trekking
- Foliage spot
Info
- Address
- 523 Bogyeong-ro, Songna-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk
- Hours
- Open year-round
- Admission
- Free
- Public transport
- Bus 5000 → get off at Bogyeongsa (last stop); ~10 min walk to the falls-trail entrance.
Directions
Bus numbers and schedules can change — check the live route with the directions above before you go.
Oeosa is a thousand-year-old temple founded in the Silla era, a scenic spot where Unjesan Mountain and Eoji Lake come together. Its changing seasonal scenery makes it beloved by visitors seeking a walk and rest.
Highlights
- Oeosa Temple
- Eoji Lake trail
- Unjesan scenery
- Temple culture
Info
- Address
- 1 Eoeo-ro, Ocheon-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk
- Hours
- Open year-round
- Admission
- Free
- Public transport
- From Ocheon Transfer Center, take the village bus to Oeosa → get off at Oeosa. Service is infrequent, so check the timetable before visiting.
Directions
Bus numbers and schedules can change — check the live route with the directions above before you go.
A leading coastal trekking route where you walk along the East Sea taking in cliffs and seascapes. The blue sea and rugged cliffs make beautiful scenery, and it’s famous for photos.
Highlights
- Coastal trekking
- Rugged cliffs
- Observatory
- East Sea views
Info
- Address
- Ibam-ri 359, Donghae-myeon, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk (Haseondae Observatory)
- Hours
- Open year-round
- Admission
- Free
- Public transport
- Bus 210 → get off at the Naval Aviation History Museum; ~5 min walk to the trailhead (Cheongnim). Bus 210 runs about 8 times a day.
Directions
Bus numbers and schedules can change — check the live route with the directions above before you go.
Yeongildae Beach has Korea’s first over-water pavilion. By day you see the blue sea, and by night Yeongildae and the POSCO steelworks — Pohang’s signature night view.
Highlights
- Yeongildae Beach
- Yeongildae pavilion
- POSCO night view
Info
- Address
- 95 Haean-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk
- Hours
- Open year-round
- Admission
- Free
- Public transport
- Buses 101/105/200/600/700, etc. → get off at Yeongildae Beach; ~2 min walk to the shore. (Toward Homigot, get off at the first stop.)
Directions
Bus numbers and schedules can change — check the live route with the directions above before you go.
Pohang Canal is a downtown attraction for strolling and waterside views. Its canal-side paths, waterfront park, and cruise rides let you experience a different side of Pohang.
Highlights
- Canal walkway
- Cruise ride
- Night view & photo spots
- Waterfront park
Info
- Address
- 1040 Huimangdae-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk
- Hours
- Open year-round
- Admission
- Free to walk (cruise costs extra)
- Public transport
- Many routes pass Jukdo Market → get off at Jukdo Market; ~10 min walk to the Pohang Canal Hall.
Directions
Bus numbers and schedules can change — check the live route with the directions above before you go.
Korea’s largest public arboretum, a nature-and-ecology space to experience diverse plants and forest. Its rare plants, seasonal flowers, and forest trails make it popular with families too.
Highlights
- Rare-plant displays
- Ecology learning center
- Forest experience
Info
- Address
- 647 Sumogwon-ro, Jukjang-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk
- Hours
- 09:00–18:00 (varies by season)
- Closed
- Every Monday
- Admission
- Free
- Website
- gb.go.kr/tree
- Public transport
- Bus 5000 → get off at Cheongha (Minam) Transfer Center, then transfer to an arboretum-bound bus. Service is infrequent, so check the timetable in advance.
Directions
Bus numbers and schedules can change — check the live route with the directions above before you go.
A history-and-culture park themed on the Silla foundation legend of Yeonorang and Seonyeo. With lovely views over the East Sea and exhibition facilities, you can enjoy both history and nature.
Highlights
- Yeonorang–Seonyeo legend
- Gwibigo hall
- Exhibition hall
- Sea views
Info
- Address
- 3012 Homi-ro, Donghae-myeon, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk
- Hours
- Open year-round
- Admission
- Free
- Public transport
- Bus 210 → get off at the Naval Aviation History Museum; ~8 min walk to the park. Bus 210 runs about 8 times a day.
Directions
Bus numbers and schedules can change — check the live route with the directions above before you go.
A downtown forest trail built on a former railway, a signature Pohang park where residents and visitors stroll and relax. The flame-shaped ‘Garden of Fire’ symbolizes Pohang’s steel-city image.
Highlights
- Railroad-forest walk
- Garden of Fire
Info
- Address
- Daejam-dong 469-2, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk (Garden of Fire)
- Hours
- Open year-round
- Admission
- Free
- Public transport
- Bus 207 → get off at Pohang St. Mary’s Hospital; ~5 min walk to the Garden of Fire.
Directions
Bus numbers and schedules can change — check the live route with the directions above before you go.
One of Pohang’s signature nature retreats, with clear valleys and thick forest. Famous for summer water play and escaping the heat, it’s a great place to relax in nature.
Highlights
- Valley
- Water play
- Camping
- Natural scenery
Info
- Address
- Haok-ri 795-1, Jukjang-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk
- Hours
- Open year-round
- Admission
- Free
- Public transport
- Jukjang-bound seat bus 770 → get off at Haok-ri. It runs only 1–3 times a day, so a car is recommended.
Directions
Bus numbers and schedules can change — check the live route with the directions above before you go.
A history-and-culture site themed on a Joseon-era fortress and exile culture. Through Janggi Fortress and its experience facilities, you can easily understand Pohang’s history and traditional culture.
Highlights
- Janggi Fortress
- Exile Culture Village
- History walks
- Traditional-culture experience
Info
- Address
- Eumnae-ri 127-2, Janggi-myeon, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk
- Hours
- Open year-round
- Admission
- Free
- Public transport
- Bus 800 → get off at Janggi-myeon Administrative Welfare Center; ~1 min walk to the Exile Culture Village.
Directions
Bus numbers and schedules can change — check the live route with the directions above before you go.
A modern-culture street where Japanese-colonial-era buildings are preserved. Known as a drama filming location, it offers history walks, cozy cafés, and a variety of food — a signature Pohang attraction.
Highlights
- Japanese-style houses
- Modern cultural heritage
- History walks
- Cafés & photo spots
Info
- Address
- 153-1 Guryongpo-gil, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk
- Hours
- Open year-round
- Admission
- Free
- Public transport
- Buses 900/9000 → get off at Guryongpo (Guryongpo Japanese House Street); ~3 min walk.
Directions
Bus numbers and schedules can change — check the live route with the directions above before you go.