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Daewangam Park (대왕암공원)

Daewangam Park (대왕암공원)

16.4Km    2025-01-10

95 Deungdae-ro, Dong-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-209-3738

Daewangam Park is a seaside park located on the east coast. The park has a walking trail that passes by a forest of pine, cherry blossom trees, magnolias, camellias, apricots, and forsythia. This park is located at the end of the southeasternmost point facing the East Sea, and has a lighthouse that serves as a marker for fishermen and sailors out on the sea. The park is also home to Daewangam Rock that looks like a dragon rising up into the sky. It is connected to the mainland with an iron bridge and has an observation tower.

Daewangam Park Suspension Bridge (대왕암공원 출렁다리)

16.4Km    2023-06-10

95 , Deungdae-ro, Dong-gu, Ulsan

Daewangam Park Suspension Bridge is the first suspension bridge in Ulsan and the first large-scale commercial tourism facility in Dong-gu. It was created with a length of 303 meters, connecting Hatgaebi and Surubang coastal trails in Daewangam Park. The bridge connects at once without intermediate supports, and currently, the span length is the longest among the suspension bridges in the country. Because it is a bridge over the sea, visitors can enjoy the exciting coastal scenery around Daewangam. 

Gyeonggi Sikdang (경기식당)

Gyeonggi Sikdang (경기식당)

16.5Km    2024-02-23

86 Sinpyeonggangbyeon-ro, Habuk-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Gyeonggi Sikdang is nestled near the Tongdosa Temple, one of Korea's three major temples. It is celebrated for its expertise in Korean cuisine. The restaurant's signature dish is sanchae bibimbap (wild vegetable bibimbap), a vibrant mix of at least five types of namul (salad) harmoniously blended with their homemade gochujang (red chili paste). Each order is thoughtfully paired with an array of side dishes and a complementary soup. In addition to this signature dish, Gyeonggi Sikdang's menu boasts a diverse selection of Korean specialties, such as deodeok gui (grilled deodeok), dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad), pajeon (green onion pancake), and baeksuk (whole chicken soup).

Seuldo Island (슬도)

16.5Km    2023-01-03

Bangeo-dong, Dong-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-277-0101

Seuldo Island is located off the coast of Ulsan City in the southeastern part of the Korean Peninsula.

Its name, Seuldo ("seul" meaning the Korean stringed instrument geomungo), was given as the sound of wind and waves hitting the rock island is said to mimic the sound of geomungo. In fact, the sound of waves hitting the island is so good that it is called seuldomyeongpa or the resounding of waves.

The island is also known as Siruseom ("siru" meaning an earthenare steamer) for its resemblance to the upside down siru, and Gomboseom ("gombo" meaning pockmarks) for its stones with holes in them.

On the island, there is an unmanned lighthouse dating back to the late 1950s. The main economic activity on the island is fishery.

Deungeok Hot Springs (등억온천단지)

Deungeok Hot Springs (등억온천단지)

16.8Km    2024-12-18

197, Alpeuseuoncheon-ro, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-277-0101

Situated on the outskirts of Sinbulsan Mountain (part of the Yeongnam mountain range, in southeastern Korea), Deungeok Hot Springs (72,727m²) is a sprawling geothermal site which includes the Sinbulsan, Eonyang, and Gajisan Hot Springs. Nearby to the Sinbulsan, Gajisan, and Ganwolsan Mountains of the Yeongnam mountain range, the complex is ideal for visitors seeking rest and relaxation after their hiking adventures.

The water found in the area contains high concentrations of sodium bicarbonate (substance similar to baking soda), which is believed to be a remedy for dermatitis, indigestion, bronchitis, high blood pressure, and many other ailments. Nearby attractions include Amethyst Cavern Park, Dokkaebi Road, Jakcheonjeong, Ganwol Natural Recreation Forest, and Seongnamsa Temple.

Yeongnam Alps Complex Welcome Center (영남알프스 복합웰컴센터)

Yeongnam Alps Complex Welcome Center (영남알프스 복합웰컴센터)

17.2Km    2024-01-10

103-8 Alpeuseuoncheon 5-gil, Sangbuk-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

Yeongnam Alps is the common name for seven mountains over 1,000 meters above sea level located in Sangbuk-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan; Sinnae-myeon, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do; and Unmun-myeon, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do. It was named “Yeongnam Alps” because it is as beautiful as the Alps in Europe. The Yeongnam Alps Complex Welcome Center is the starting point of a trip to the Yeongnam Alps and a complex cultural space. In addition to beautiful natural scenery, it has various facilities such as the Alps Cinema, Bungaeman Center, Climbing Center, and Culture Center, providing many things to see and enjoy for tourists. A 3-5 minute walk away is Sinbulsan Hongyupokpo Falls so that you can enjoy the coolness of its beautiful clear water.

Yeongnam Alps (영남 알프스)

17.2Km    2023-07-17

103-8 Alpeuseuoncheon 5-gil, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

Yeongnam Alps is formed by mountains with an elevation of over 1,000 meters centered on Gajisan Mountain, which spans Ulsan, Miryang, Yangsan, Cheongdo and Gyeongju, boasting beautiful terrains and landscape. Its name originated from how it is comparable to the beauty and grandeur of the Alps in Europe.

The total area of Yeongnam Alps is around 255 ㎢, and it is a mountain tourist attraction connected by nine mountains including Sinbulsan, one of the 100 greatest mountains of Korea. Though its beauty is famous regardless of the season, it is completely covered with silver grass every fall to boast a fantastic view, attracting countless hikers from all over the country.

Gorgeous nature is not the only aspect luring people to Yeongnam Alps; there are also many things to enjoy, from mountain biking (MTB), that fearlessly runs through the mountain trails, valleys, gravel roads and bushes to paragliding by which you get a complete panoramic view of the Yeongnam Alps. The region currently looks to establish the Sky Silver Grass Trail, which aims to utilize existing trails to the greatest extent possible, and to restore silver grass colonies, and it also hosts low-carbon sports events such as the Yeongnam Alps Marathon and MTB Challenge Competition.

60Hz (60헤르츠)

60Hz (60헤르츠)

17.7Km    2023-12-22

612 Donghaean-ro, Dong-gu, Ulsan

60 Hz, the most comfortable and safe frequency level for humans, is a bakery cafe located in Donghaean-ro, Dong-gu, Ulsan. 60Hz takes up the entire building and has antique-style furniture. It also has a floor-to-ceiling windows, so visitors can get a glimpse of the sea from anywhere they sit. In addition, both the first and second floors are divided into indoor and outdoor areas, with an outdoor terrace on the first floor and a rooftop on the second floor, offering a nice view.
* Pets are not allowed

Jujeon Mongdol Beach (주전몽돌해변)

17.7Km    2023-01-03

Jujeon-dong, Dong-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-229-6174

Jujeon Mongdol Beach is one of 12 must visit attractions of Ulsan. Jujeon meaning red ground, for the ground has a red hue. The 1.5 kilometer-long beach is filled with black pebbles and has various oddly formed rocks.

Busan Cheokpanam Hermitage (척판암 (부산))

Busan Cheokpanam Hermitage (척판암 (부산))

17.9Km    2020-04-11

490-156, Jangan-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan

Cheokpanam Hermitage was initially built in 673 by a monk named Wonhyo, whose legend is still passed down, and was restored in 1938 by another monk named Gyeongheo. Nestled inside the forest on Bulgwangsan Mountain, the hermitage offers a splendid view of the its surroundings. It is located nearby Jangansa Temple, also built by Monk Wonhyo.