Pohang

beaches

Songdo Beach 송도해수욕장

Located in Songdo-dong, Songdo Beach sits directly across a small inlet from POSCO's steel mill. Though not popular for swimming, it often attracts windsurfers. Bus 130 and get off at "Songdo Beach" Stop.

Bukbu Beach 북부해수욕장

Located just north of downtown Pohang and across the bay from POSCO, Bukbu Beach is a popular i.e. often crowded summertime hangout. It is more popular than Songdo Beach for swimming, though the brown color and its proximity to POSCO keep many people out of the water. Bus 101, 105, 200, 600On 15 February 2012 the route was extended. 700 and get off at "Bukbu Beach" Stop.

The International Fireworks Festival (http://eng.ipohang.org/ho...) is held here every year in July.

Chilpo Beach 칠포해수욕장

About 10km north of the city. Clean water and good waves. Inner tubes are for rent 10,000 won.

To get here, take an intercity bus 50 minutes north towards Yeongdeok or Uljin and get off at Chilpo.

Wolpo Beach 월포해수욕장

4km north of Chilpo Beach, Wolpo Beach is often less crowded. Inner tubes are for rent 10,000 won.

To get here, take a bus to Yeongdeok and get off at Cheongha. The beach is located 1.5km from the intersection.

In summer, take Bus No. 500 to Wolpo from the express bus terminal 고속버스터미날. The buses run 11 times a day.

Guryongpo Beach 구룡포해수욕장

Guryongpo Beach is about 10km east of the city. Though small, Guryongpo Beach has clear blue water that attracts snorkelers, and fishermen.

To get here, take bus 200 from the Intercity Bus Terminal 시외버스터미널 to its final stop at Guryongpo. The beach is 2km north from there.