Observatory Live Fish Center (Mukho Port Observatory)

Upon arriving at Mukho Port, the first thing that catches the eye is the observatory facility towering beside the waterfront park, along with the colorful port scenery. It is the tallest structure around the port, making it easy to find. On the first floor of this building, topped with an observation deck, there is a seafood distribution center where various live fish and seafood are actively traded, offering another attraction. When you go up to the top floor, you finally reach the observatory where you can see the vast East Sea shimmering in silver at a glance. With a wide 360-degree view, you can enjoy not only the East Sea but also the scenery of the expansive Mukho Port with small boats coming and going, as well as the city center of Donghae. Along with Mukho Lighthouse, you can take in a panoramic view of the waterfront park and the Nongol-dam-gil path that leads down below the lighthouse, making it a consistently beloved spot for tourists visiting Mukho Port. In particular, it boasts a clean exterior and interior facilities as it was completed not long ago. Through the first-floor Observatory Live Fish Center, you can purchase seafood caught at Mukho Port and eat it at a restaurant with a great view on the second floor. On the third floor, there is an outdoor performance hall, so if you visit at the right time, you can enjoy various cultural and artistic performances. After going up to the observatory to take in the scenery, you can take a stroll in the waterfront park, or explore the restaurants along Nongol-dam-gil and Mukho Port.