Why go
- City in North Gyeongsang, South Korea.
- Served by Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO).
History
Pohang is the largest city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, with a population of 499,363 as of 2022, bordering the East Sea to the east, Yeongcheon to the west, Gyeongju to the south, and Cheongsong and Yeongdeok County to the north.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
โ Airlines & flight paths โ 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data โ they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather โ check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3) (KPO); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KPO has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Seoul, Cheju). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: ํฌํญํฌ๋ฃจ์ฆ, 3.2 km); routes include ํฌํญ์ดํ ํ๋ฆฌ, Pohang - Ulleung, Pohang (Yeongil Bay New Port) - Ulleung (Sadong).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pohang. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.