333 meters of track and 717 steps: The Space Walk in Hwanho Park is a concrete starting point for exploring Pohang. When choosing where to stay, it is also worth considering the city’s different highlights: the park, coast, market and city history each appeal to different interests.
Space Walk, art and views in Hwanho Park
The Pohang Museum of Steel Art is also located in Hwanho Park. The park offers impressive views of Pohang Steel and the wide-open sea. Here, a path with clearly defined measurements, an attraction focused on Steel Art and expansive views come together. If you would like to include art, views and the Space Walk in your travel plans, Hwanho Park is a clearly defined focus. Its different features help you appreciate the park for more than just one thing.
Yeongildae: beach and nighttime views
Yeongildae Beach covers 406,613.4 m² and is 1,750 meters long. Visitors can enter the country’s one-of-a-kind pavilion over the sea and enjoy the nighttime views from there. The beach and pavilion form a natural pairing: the measurements give an idea of the beach’s size, while the pavilion offers a specific vantage point for the evening. If you want to focus on the coast and nighttime views during your trip, this offers a different emphasis from the park.
Jukdo Market and hoe
With around 1,500 shops, Jukdo Market is the largest traditional market on Korea’s east coast. This approximate figure makes it a notable landmark for travelers who want to include markets in their exploration of Pohang. Jukdo Fish Market offers a specific culinary connection: according to a published estimate, there are more than 200 restaurants serving hoe—sliced raw fish—in the area around the fish auction hall. The figure applies to this area; hoe refers to a particular dish, not simply to a general restaurant offering.
Pohang Canal: a dated chapter
Pohang Canal adds a historical point of interest to the park, coast and market. On November 2, 2013, a 1.3-kilometer stretch of a previously disused waterway was brought back into service through the Pohang Canal. The date and length place the change within a specific section. This makes it possible to include a particular chapter of the city’s history in your travel plans, alongside its individual attractions.
Getting there and choosing a location
For train travel, there is an approximate guide to journey time: a figure published in May 2026 puts the trip from Dongdaegu Station to Pohang Station by KTX or SRT at around 35 minutes. Check the timetable before your trip to make sure the connection works with your schedule.
When choosing where to stay, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on: Hwanho Park, with the Space Walk, museum and views; Yeongildae and its pavilion; the market and dining options; or the historical connection to Pohang Canal. If you are arriving by train, factor the station into your choice of location as well. This way, your choice will suit the plans you actually have.
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