Daewangam Park (대왕암공원) - Area information - Korea travel information

Daewangam Park (대왕암공원)

16.9Km    62396     2023-01-19

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 fisherman 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)

16.9Km    0     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. 

Olive Young - Busan Gijang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산기장)

Olive Young - Busan Gijang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산기장)

16.9Km    0     2024-04-17

111, Eumnae-ro, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan

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Migration Site of Gray Whales of Ulsan (울산 귀신고래 회유해면)

Migration Site of Gray Whales of Ulsan (울산 귀신고래 회유해면)

16.9Km    8924     2021-05-24

Jangsaengpo-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-277-0101

The Migration Site of Gray Whales of Ulsan is a famous site for watching large gray whales, which usually appear in winter season. The area was officially designated as a National Natural Monument to protect the endangered species.

Lotte Himart - Busan Gijang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 부산기장점)

Lotte Himart - Busan Gijang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 부산기장점)

17.0Km    0     2024-04-19

91, Eumnae-ro, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan

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Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village (장생포 고래문화마을)

17.1Km    7273     2024-01-11

271-1 Jangsaengpogorae-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

Opened in 2015, Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village reproduces the scene of an old whaling village through areas like Whale Plaza, Jangsaengpo Old Village, Prehistoric Whale Experience Garden, an aquatic botanical garden and other themed area as well as a sculpture park.

Ulsandaegyo Observatory (울산대교 전망대)

17.1Km    109     2023-01-03

155-1, Bongsu-ro, Dong-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-209-3345

At the x_height of 63 meters on top of Hwajeongsan Mountain (alt. 203 meters), Ulsandaegyo Observatory offers a breathtaking view of Ulsandaegyo Bridge as well as the city's three major industry complexes and beautiful mountains. The view is amazing regardless of day or night, attracting returning visitors to the area. The observatory has a souvenir shop and a cafe, adding more to enjoy in addition to the city view.

Gijang Market (부산 기장시장)

Gijang Market (부산 기장시장)

17.2Km    24510     2020-06-24

16, Eumnae-ro 104beon-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-721-3963

Gijang Market is an outdoor market selling various products including fishery and agricultural products. It features seasonal fishery products. Seaweed and anchovy are available in spring, while cutlass fish is famous in autumn. The cutlass fish sold during the two months before and after Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) are known across the country for their extraordinary taste. Reasonable prices attract customers to this market, because prices here are even lower than that of the Korea’s largest seafood market, Jagalchi Market.

Ulsan Ilsan Beach (일산해수욕장 (울산))

17.2Km    45800     2023-01-03

18, Haesuyokjang 10-gil, Dong-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-209-4470

Located 1 kilometer north of Baneojin, Ilsan Beach is a fine-grained sandy beach that is 600 meters in length, 40-60 meters in x_width, and 26,000 ㎡ in total area. The water is relatively shallow at 1-2 meters in depth and holds an average temperature of around 21.2 degrees Celsius during the summer months. Every July, there is a beach festival. Ilsan Beach offers various amenities and is surrounded by accommodation facilities, allowing for a comfortable and pleasant stay.

Nearby tourist attractions include Daewangam Park and Hwaam Boat Trail Mark Management Center, which has a lighthouse exhibition center and the highest lighthouse observatory in the area, giving visitors a wide-open view of Ulsanhang Harbor. Hyundai Heavy Industry is also located nearby.

Ulsan Shipbuilding & Sea Festival (울산조선해양축제)

Ulsan Shipbuilding & Sea Festival (울산조선해양축제)

17.2Km    9294     2024-08-06

Haesuyokjang 10-gil, Dong-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-716-5007

Ulsan Shipbuilding & Sea Festival is held at Ilsan Beach with a feast of music and fun activities to enjoy, including concerts and a night run.