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Pohang Songdo Beach has long been renowned for its silver sands and the surrounding dense pine forest, offering excellent natural conditions, but due to industrial complex development and partial beach erosion, it now has a sandy beach about 1,700m long with a width of 10 to 40m. It is conveniently located in the urban area and hosts events such as concerts. Designated as a national tourist site in 1983, swimming is not allowed, and it is mainly used as a place for walks.

Located at the foot of Bongbi Mountain, Jukrimsa is a traditional temple in the city and is a branch temple of Bulguksa, said to have been founded during the Silla period. According to the Jukrimsa ridgepole inscription recorded in 1929, it was the meditation site of Lady Wonang during Silla times, and it is also the place where her son Anrakguk realized the great path. In 1927, Head Monk Kim Nohseong (Dharma name Yongyeon) and local leader Kwon Jeongeun organized six believers to form the Buddhist Giseonghoe, renovated the main hall, built a new Daeungjeon and kindergarten building in 1980, and constructed the Samsunggak in 1996, leading to the present day. As an urban temple, Jukrimsa focuses more on internal activities than on its external appearance and conducts extensive outreach among the public. There are believer groups such as the Shindohoe, Gwaneumhoe, Jijanghoe, and Yumahoe, as well as active activities by the Banyah choir, youth association, and student association. The youth and student associations, founded in 1947, have a long history and tradition and play significant roles in Buddhist propagation. Jukrimsa is an urban temple that strives to create a warm society and Pure Land world like the Buddha's embrace, dedicating great effort to modern Buddhist propagation based on its tradition and history.

Songdo Pine Forest Urban Park is part of the ‘Green Way Project,’ an eco-friendly urban development initiative by Pohang City aimed at restoring disappearing pine trees due to urbanization, providing citizens with a rest area and tourists with attractions. It offers cultural enjoyment and relaxation spaces for citizens and is designed as a pedestrian-safe area where anyone can walk with peace of mind. Located next to Pohang City Songdo Beach, the park features the Pine Blue Mural Street and Songrim Theme Street showcasing various steel-based artworks, exercise facilities, a badminton court, and a foot volleyball court. In summer, a water play area for children opens, and the park’s picnic area is recommended for family visitors. The walking trail between the surrounding pine forest consists of a loess trail and acupressure path, encouraging barefoot walking. It is part of Pohang Barefoot Road, the first of its kind in Korea, with a total length of 1.37 km taking about 20 minutes to walk.