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Things to see in Mokpo (South Korea): 10 places and when to go
Mokpo is a city in South Korea with around 268,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Architecture (3), Mountains (3). The best known are Wolchulsan National Park, Cheonsa Bridge and Jindo Bridge. The best time to come is March to May and September to November; also possible: December to February, June and August. In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- South Korea · 34.8068, 126.3958
- Population
- About 268,000
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (4) · Architecture (3) · Mountains (3) · Museums and art (2) · Wildlife (1) · Hot springs (1)
- Best time
- March to May and September to November.
- Also possible
- December to February, June and August.
- Nearest airport
- CJU Jeju City, 144 km as the crow flies
What to see in Mokpo
The places in and around Mokpo, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Wolchulsan National ParkNational park in South Korea27 km
- Cheonsa BridgeRoad bridge in Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea19 km
- Jindo BridgeCable-stayed bridge in Jeollanam-do, South Korea27 km
- Mokpo BridgeBridge in Mokpo city, Republic of Korea(South Korea)4.0 km
- Mokpo Literature MuseumMokpo Literature Museum2.5 km
- National Research Institute of Maritime HeritageMuseum in South Korea2.9 km
- OryongsanHill in South Korea6.4 km
- YangeulsanHill in South Korea1.2 km
- YudalsanHill in South Korea2.8 km
- New Wanggung Women Only SaunaHot spring bath1.7 km
When to go to Mokpo
The best time to visit Mokpo is March to May and September to November; also possible: December to February, June and August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:54
- FebPossible10:44
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:49
- JunPossible14:19
- JulBetter not14:07
- AugPossible13:19
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovBest time10:08
- DecPossible9:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40. In April, 10 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to South Korea in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Mokpo
The nearest main airport is Jeju International Airport (CJU, Jeju City), 144 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Korea (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Gwangju27 places62 km
- Yeosu24 places124 km
- Jeonju20 places133 km
- Iksan10 places136 km
- Jeju City49 places145 km
- Daejeon42 places194 km
And all of South Korea, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mokpo?
The best known: Wolchulsan National Park, Cheonsa Bridge, Jindo Bridge, Mokpo Bridge, Mokpo Literature Museum. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mokpo?
March to May and September to November; also possible: December to February, June and August. In June there are 14 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 40.
How do you get to Mokpo?
The nearest main airport is Jeju International Airport (CJU), 144 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mokpo as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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