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Homigot Sunrise

This scenic place, the first place to see the sunrise, is at the eastern extremity of the Korean peninsula. Sa-go Gyeokam Nam, the feng shui scholar during 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. Nam-seon Yukdang Choi regarded this place, famous for its beautiful sunrise, as one of the Twelve Scenic Spots of Joseon while depicting the Korean peninsula as the tiger clawing at the maritime province with its forepaw.

Four Seasons of Oeosa Temple of Unjesan Mountain

The temple was built during the reign of King Jinpyeong, the 26th king of the Silla Dynasty. It was originally called Hangsasa; however, it was renamed Oeosa based on a myth where the Great Priest Wonhyo and the priest Hyegong practiced asceticism in the temple and were challenged to bring two dead fish in the stream back to life using Buddha’s power. In the end, one had one fish brought to life, while the other one could not. Both priests claimed that the live one was the one they brought to life. The word’s Chinese characters are expressed as oeo, meaning “my fish,” hence the name of the temple Oeasa.

• Address : Oeo-ro, Ocheon-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si
• Contact number : +82-54-292-2083

Yeongildae-Pavilion & Nightscape of POSCO

POSCO plants used light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to display 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 nightscapes seen from Songdo Beach, Yeongildae Beach, and Haedo Park showcase unique charms.

Homibando Coastal Trail

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

Four seasons of Jukjang Haok Valley

This is the origin of the Osipcheon Stream of Yeongdeok, where Dongdaesan Mountain branched out from the Taebaek Mountain Range and Hyangrobong Valley. With beautiful scenery and a clean stream running all year, it makes a great place for forest bathing before and after the holiday season.

• Address : Whole valley in Jukjang-ro, Jukjang-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si
• Contact number : Jukjang-myeon Office +82-54-243-3001

Pohang Canal

It was one of the Top 100 of the Korean Tourism Organization in 2017–2018. It is the first urban canal in Korea, with a cruise that brings back the past and memories of Pohang.

Janggi-eup Fortress & Janggi Exile Culture Experience Village

It is located on the eastern ridge of Dongaksan Mountain. The 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.

• Address : 127-2, Eupnae-gil, Janggi-myeon, Nam-gu, Pohang-si

Railway Forest & Fire Garden

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

Guryongpo Japanese Houses Street

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