The City of Mokpo and the Bamboo Village

There is a calming and serene sensation that you get from the southernmost districts; that feeling of being home and welcomed. While visiting a friend that lived in Mokpo, she was kind enough to take me and her family on a trip around her beautiful sea-side city, as well as the surrounding areas. Mokpo, set on a small peninsula located on the southwest corner of Korea it is known for their bustling seafood markets, city sites, sea-nic views, and sunsets. This city is definitely a must if you are either passing through to get to Jeju island or to visit the southern coast.

Located not too far from Mokpo is Juk-nok-gwan, otherwise known as Bamboo forest park. Walking through a forest of bamboo may sound like a bore, but it is rather unexpectedly interesting. In America, I only saw bamboo when it is small and in little decorative glass vases, but a forest full of bamboo was a different experience indeed. While walking through the park, I felt as if I was in an old Asian warrior movie! With various props and figures that are placed around the park, I definitely had more fun than I thought I was going to have.

For more information about Mokpo and the Bamboo Forest Park please visit:

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1963066

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=815386