[Jeollanam-do] Mokpo Gatbawi Rock (목포 갓바위)

💡 Overview

Located on the coast of Yonghae-dong in Mokpo, Gatbawi is a natural sandstone and tafoni formation near the mouth of the Yeongsangang River, where freshwater runs into the sea. Gatbawi is named after its shape, which is said to look like two men wearing traditional Korean hats called “gat” (“bawi” meaning “rock”). The rock is actually made of two individual formations: one measuring 8 meters tall and one 6 meters tall. Valued not only for its aesthetics, Gatbawi Rock is of high geological value as a “natural sculpture” that was formed as a result of years of weathering. The rock formation was officially recognized as a Natural Monument on April 27, 2009.

📋 Detailed Information

📍 Address	166-1 Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City (Zipcode: 58699)
🌐 Website	mokpo.go.kr
Operating Hours	[Gatbawi Rock Coastal Walkway] Summer 05:00-24:00 Winter 05:00-23:00 * Access may be restricted on days of typhoon, heavy rain, heavy snow, fogs or other unforeseen circumstances.
Parking	Available
Inquiries and Information	+82-61-273-0536

📝 Additional Information

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📍 Nearby Attractions

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  Hotel Cheongdam (호텔청담) 🔗Distance: 1.7km | 6 , Bipa-ro 124beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization