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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Pohang

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Pohang, South Korea

Updated June 29, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Pohang

Entrance of Daewonsa Temple, the Dragon Temple.

Pohang, South Korea

Daewonsa Temple

To enter the lower hall of this temple, you must first walk through a dragon.

Eastern Island and Western Island, the two largest and most important islands of the Liancourt Rocks. (Wikimedia Commons)

Pohang, South Korea

Dokdo/Takeshima (Liancourt Rocks)

Japan and South Korea both lay claim to islands inhabited by one woman.

Pohang Space Walk

Pohang, South Korea

Pohang Space Walk

This 317-ton walkable art installation is an homage to Korea's "City of Steel."

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A house in Guryongpo that appeared in the 1991 K-drama “Eyes of Dawn.”

Pohang-si, South Korea

Guryongpo Japanese House Street

Originally built by Japanese fishermen, this historic neighborhood has withstood the test of time.

12 miles from Pohang

Bunhwangsa

Gyeongju, South Korea

Bunhwangsa

This grand temple complex from the Old Silla era of Korea is home to a stone pagoda that was build in the 7th century.

13 miles from Pohang

Piles of Goryeo stone tiles excavated from the site.

Gyeongju, South Korea

Hwangnyonsa Temple Site

Only the stone foundations remain of one of the greatest Buddhist temples in early East Asian history.

13 miles from Pohang

One of the structures on Wolji Pond.

Gyeongju, South Korea

Wolji Pond

This human-made pond is part of a Korean palace complex first built in the 7th century.

14 miles from Pohang

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