Jeonnam-Gwangju · South Korea
Where to stay in Mokpo
Mokpo is a city in Jeonnam-Gwangju, South Korea, home to about 215,000 people.
- Best months
- October
- Nearest airport
- MWX22 km · Muan International Airport
- Currency
- KRWwon
- Time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Language
- Korean, Korean Sign Language
About
About Mokpo
Mokpo (Korean: 목포; Korean pronunciation: [mok̚.pʰo]) is a city in Jeonnam-Gwangju, South Korea. It is located at the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula, close to the mountain Yudalsan.
At the very southwestern corner of the Korean peninsula, Mokpo is a large port city with some claim to fame from hosting the Korean Formula 1 circuit. It is located in the southwest end of Jeollanam-do. As of 2020, the population was 227,178, accounting for 12.1% of the total population of Jeollanam-do, the second largest after Yeosu-si and Suncheon-si. A port city located in the southwest of the country, its main tourist attractions now boast a history of sailing, leisure trails, clusters, towers, and panoramic coastal views.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Mokpo
See
- Sihwa
- Gatbawi
- Yudalsan Park
- Gatbawi Literature Hall
- Korean International Grand Prix Circuit
- Mokpo Peace Plaza
- Mokpo National Maritime University
- Gohado
- Samhakdo
- Mokpo Modern History Museum – Hall No. 1
- Mokpo Maritime Museum
- Mokpo Natural History Museum
Do
- Mokpo Marine Cable Car North Port Station
- Mokpo Peace Plaza Marine Leisure Experience Classroom
- Samhakdo Cruise
- Yudalsan Flower Festival
- Mokpo Harbor Festival
- Mokpo World Madang Festival
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Where to stay
Hotels in Mokpo
3 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Hanok Hotel Youngsanjae | 6.9 km | |
| Hotel Hyundai by Lahan Mokpo | 6.7 km | |
| Shangria Beach Tourist Hotel | 4.1 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Mokpo
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Mokpo are October. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C; July is the wettest, with about 256 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Mokpo: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Muan International Airport (MWX), about 22 km from the city centre in a straight line; Gwangju Airport (KWJ, 53 km) and Yeosu Airport (RSU, 112 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Mokpo is served by Muan International Airport (MWX). Flights operate domestically from Jeju island, and internationally from Taiwan, Guam, and various cities in China and Southeast Asia. Bus 1000 and an intercity bus route connect the airport to Mokpo. Most international travellers will enter the country via Incheon International Airport (ICN). Airport buses from ICN to Mokpo take about 4½ hours for ₩40,400. A faster alternative is to take the KTX from Gwangmyeong Station. Airport page for more information. Alternatively Gwangju airport has regular flights from Seoul Gimpo and Jeju.
Getting around
There is a city bus in Mokpo, but a rental car or taxi will get you to the destination you want quickly. If you prepare a translator, you can communicate more easily.
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MWX · Muan International Airport
KWJ · Gwangju Airport
RSU · Yeosu Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Mokpo
Eat
Mokpo is famous for its raw ray fish. There are a lot of sushi restaurants in Mokpo. Sushi sold in Mokpo is generally cheaper than in other regions. Here are nine famous foods from Mokpo. Whiparm Octopus (목포세발낙지): Octopus is prepared into 13 dishes, including octopus soup, seasoned raw octopus and beef rib and octopus soup. Fermented skate and pork with kimchi (홍어삼합): Wrap skate and pork in properly ripe kimchi, and refreshing makgeolli. Only available in Mokpo. Spicy swimming crab salad (꽃게무침):Plump blue crab meat seasoned with various condiments is added to a bowl of warm rice. The sweet taste of crab and savory seasoning are mixed.
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Questions
Mokpo: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Mokpo?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Mokpo are October. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C; July is the wettest, with about 256 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Mokpo?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Muan International Airport (MWX), about 22 km from the city centre in a straight line; Gwangju Airport (KWJ, 53 km) and Yeosu Airport (RSU, 112 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Mokpo?
won (KRW).
Nearby
Destinations near Mokpo
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.