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Dodong Lighthouse (도동등대(행남등대))

Dodong Lighthouse (도동등대(행남등대))

7.8 Km    10147     2021-06-23

291-71, Haengnam-gil, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-791-2594

Dodonghang Lighthouse is located on the easternmost point of Ulleungdo Island, between Dodonghang and Jeodonghang Ports. The lighthouse is also called Haengnam Lighthouse after the nearby village. On clear days, visitors can see Dokdo Island to the east from atop the lighthouse. To the north, visitors can see the beautiful landscape of Jeodonghang Port, Chotdaebawi Rock, and Seonginbong Peak.

The lighthouse opened as an unmanned lighthouse in December of 1954. However, an increase in fishing boats operating in the area led to the upgrade into a manned lighthouse in June 1979.

Healing Stay Kosmos [Korea Quality] / 힐링 스테이 코스모스 리조트 [한국관광 품질인증]

7.8 Km    816     2022-01-01

88-13, Chusan-gil, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Healing Stay Kosmos is located at the edge of a cliff next to Songgotsan Mountain in Ulleungdo Island. The exterior is in a spiral shape, reflecting the trajectories of the sun and moon. The six-vault structure, which extends outward in a spiral shape from the center of the building, is the most essential element—each of the vaults form an independent space inside. Due to the spiral shapes, the entrance to the vaults temporarily blocks the landscape outside; however, as the guest enters further into the vault, the view to the surrounding landscape gradually opens up, and each vault reveals a unique view. This allows every guest to naturally immerse themselves into the hotel’s beautiful architecture and the surrounding landscape. The hotel also observes strict hygiene and disinfection to ensure the safety and convenience of guests. The maintains the cleanliness of every room and bedding every day. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the hotel staff regularly ventilate and disinfect all facilities and a designated disinfection and quarantine manager strictly monitors the staff’s compliance with the social distancing manual. The hotel also provides a complimentary healing kit, which includes a hand sanitizer (as well as a trekking map and specialty snacks from Ulleongdo Island), to all guests.

Elephant Rock [Ulleungdo-Dokdo National Geopark] (코끼리바위 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원))

Elephant Rock [Ulleungdo-Dokdo National Geopark] (코끼리바위 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원))

8.6 Km    11214     2024-02-23

Hyeonpo-ri, Buk-myeon, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-790-6182

Elephant Rock is situated approximately 500 meters off the northern coast of Ulleungdo Island and rises to a x_height of 50 meters. It derives its name from its remarkable resemblance to an elephant. This distinctive formation resulted from lava solidifying after a volcanic eruption, with the unique gap between what appears to be the elephant's trunk and its body sculpted over time by the relentless action of the waves.

Jugam Pebble Beach [National Geopark] (죽암 몽돌해안 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원))

9.2 Km    9205     2022-08-03

3140 , Ulleungsunhwan-ro, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-790-6394

Jugam Pebble Beach, located on Ulleungdo Island, is approximatly 500 meters long and 20 meters wide and has round pebbles weathered by the fierce waves. The rough rock and basalt are swept back and forth by strong waves, creating round pebbles.

Seokpo Observatory (석포전망대)

Seokpo Observatory (석포전망대)

10.1 Km    6107     2020-03-24

Cheonbu-ri, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-790-6392

Seokpo Observatory is located in Seokpo village, a small fishing town at the northernmost point of Buk-myeon on Ulleungdo Island.

Ulleungdo Island has three popular scenic lookouts, one of which is Seokpo Observatory to the north. Created in 1905, the observatory was used by the Japanese through 1945 to monitor movements of Russian warships.

Seokpo Observatory offers views of the East Sea between Ulleungdo and the Korean Peninsula. The observatory has an 8-sided pavilion with lookout deck and telescope from which views of picturesque Jukdo and the majestic coastline of Buk-myeon are available. The area is also nearby the 3 popular attractions of Gongam (an elephant-shaped rock), Gwaneumdo, and Samseonam. Below the observatory is Seokpo Resting Area and a trekking course connecting Seokpo Observatory and Naesujeon Sunrise Observatory.

Samseonam Rocks [National Geopark] (삼선암 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원))

Samseonam Rocks [National Geopark] (삼선암 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원))

11.4 Km    0     2023-10-10

Cheonbu-ri, Buk-myeon, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Samseonam Rocks is comprised of three rock pillars off the northern coast of beautiful Ulleungdo Island. The sea stacks were formed by waves breaking down a block of columner joints over time, leaving the three remaing stacks behind. The sides of the stacks are dotted with many holes, resembling honeycomb. The rocks name, meaning "Three Hevenly Maiden Rocks," comes from a myth that three heavenly maidens were so enraptured by the beauty of Ulleungdo that they missed their curfew to return to heaven and were thereby punished by being turned to stone. 

Ulleung Jukdo Island (죽도(울릉))

Ulleung Jukdo Island (죽도(울릉))

11.5 Km    28016     2021-07-30

59-9, Jukdo-gil, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-790-6454

Jukdo Island is a small inhabited island near Ulleungdo Island, located 4 kilometers apart from Jeodonghang Port and 7 kilometers away from Dodonghang Port, both of which are nestled northeast of Ulleungdo Island. Normally, tourists visit Jukdo Island on their way back to the 'mainland' by taking a ferry service that departs from Dodonghang Port.

The natural environment of Jukdo Island is uncontaminated, thus almost everything is so pristine to the extent that people can even collect rainwater to drink, much thanks to its geological and cultural distance from the more modernized parts of Korea.

Gwaneumdo Island (관음도)

11.6 Km    0     2024-03-29

Cheonbu-ri, Buk-myeon, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Gwaneumdo Island is the third largest island among the islands around Ulleungdo Island. Gwaneumdo Island was originally connected to Ulleungdo Island, but as a result of being eroded by the sea for a long time, it separated from Ulleungdo Island. There is a suspension bridge between the two islands, so visitors can travel on foot. Gwaneumdo Island has three observatories and two trails (Courses A and B), allowing one to enjoy the scenic highlights of Ulleungdo Island. Also worth seeing are the coastal cliffs of Gwaneumssanggul Twin Caves and the columnar joints that appeared due to cooling lava flows. The scenery with the various seasonal plants is spectacular. Strong winds can cause access restrictions, so it's best to check the Ulleung-gun county government office's website before visiting.