Introduction:

Mukho Port was opened on August 11, 1941 and has been a major port for fishing and trading (mainly, coal). Established on June 8, 1963, Mukho Lighthouse has been a guardian of ships and boats ever since.

Located 67m up the slopes of Mt. Dong

 
Information:
Information Introduction Mukho Port was opened on August 11, 1941 and has been a major port for fishing and trading (mainly, coal)
Established on June 8, 1963, Mukho Lighthouse has been a guardian of ships and boats ever since
Located 67m up the slopes of Mt
Dongmun, Mukho Lighthouse (12m in height) is a white and circular concrete structure with two floors
It is surrounded by a cozy park where forsythias blossom in spring and visitors can overlook the sea
The park is home to the Maritime Fishing Exhibition Hall, where visitors can learn about the history of fishing in the area
The lighthouse and its surrounding area are full of quiet and comfortable spots to relax and enjoy the scenery
Because of its location (on the highest point of Mukho beach), the lighthouse is absolutely crucial to the safety of ships and boats coming into the port
The lighthouse’s large light, installed in October 2003, was developed by Korean scientists and uses a rotating prism lens that can shine beams of light as far as 42km
* Opened: June 8, 1963 * Structure: white and circular concrete structure (12m in height) * Lighting: FlW10s * Characteristics: located on Mt
Dongmun next to Mukho Port (the largest port on the East Coast in Gangwon-do)

Telephone: +82-33-531-3258

 
Mukho Lighthouse Reviews:
KTL:    A Look into the Past;Less than famous.
lianKO:    Art in Gangneung;Stunning view
SounLT:     art museum
SounLT:    Very little english;Worth a stop for a look
tianO:    Very interesting place to visit;Jumunjin port and fish market
KTL:    Clean, peaceful and beautiful;Nice road trip
ouI:    The good surprise of the trip
ouI:    A Must See
KTL:    In Jeongdongjin beach
zhangOU:    Back in time;A gem of a museum!
dH:    Fun stop for coffee;wooow