Beach near Pohang, South Korea

Pohang Travel Guide

South Korea

Pohang is a South Korean city of about 516,000 people on the country’s east coast. It is served by Pohang Airport, making air travel the most direct option for visitors flying into the city.

Pohang is close to the coast, but there are no named beaches considered notable within 40 kilometres of the city. Plan beach visits around the wider coastal area rather than expecting a specific nearby beach destination.

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Local time

516,471

Population

5,661 miles away

Weather in Pohang

Sun

34°

Mon

35°

Tue

34°

Know before you go

Pays in KRW

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +82

Tipping: Tipping is not a standard practice in South Korea, and service charges are typically included in the bill at restaurants and hotels. Attempting to tip can sometimes be awkward or even refused. However, there are a few exceptions where small gratuities are appreciated but not expected.

Best time to visit Pohang

Jan

6°4

Feb

8°7

Mar

15°6

Apr

20°8

May

23°10

Jun

29°13

Jul

31°14

Aug

32°15

Sep

27°15

Oct

21°11

Nov

15°3

Dec

8°3

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Pohang

  • Yeongildae Beach

    Yeongildae Beach

    5.1 km away

Things to do in Pohang

  1. 포항스틸야드

    stadium arena

    4.4 km

  2. 포항야구장

    baseball stadium

    1.9 km

  3. 2.2 km

  4. 천주교 죽도성당

    roman catholic place of worship

    2.4 km

  5. 효자아트홀

    music venue

    1.4 km

  6. 불의정원

    park

    0.8 km

  7. 2.3 km

  8. 쌍사 풀하우스

    karaoke venue

    1 km

Getting there

Pohang Airport · 9 km

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