6.1 Km 7552 2022-12-28
Jeodong-ri, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
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Held every August, Ulleungdo Squid Festival is a fun event promoting its outstanding local produce, squid. The festival on the beautiful island attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors.
Symbolizing the island, fish gathering lamps from fishing boats shed an elegant glow on the sea at night. The main events of the festival include catching squid in the sea against the scenic backdrop of the island, riding on a fishing boat, and eating delicious squid dishes. The festival also offers a fun array of events for visitors: Fishing Contest, Catching Mudfish, Walking on Traditional Roads, and Playing Pumpkin Taffy. In addition, visitors can purchase local produce at Local Produce Market, eat delicious food at Restaurant Market, and enjoy Ulleungdo Island/Dokdo Island Exhibition.
6.4 Km 11740 2021-10-02
Dodong-ri, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-790-6427
The Dokdo Island Observatory Cable Car, from which one can get a bird's eye view of Ulleungdo Island, is a must-see tourist attraction. Located inside the Dodong Yaksu Park, the cable car takes visitors up to Manghyangbong Peak. When the sky is really clear (about 50 days a year), you can see as far as Dokdo Island that is located 92 kilometers away. This is also the first place to view the rising sun in Ulleungdo Island.
6.5 Km 9888 2021-10-28
Ulleungsunhwan-ro, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-791-6629
Jeodonghang Port is the biggest port on Ulleungdo Island, where most of the island's squid fishing and related process takes place. Jeodongeohwa, referring to the luring lights from the boats for squid fishing, is one of the famous Eight Major Beauties of Ulleungdo Island. Chotdaebawi Rock, standing next to the port sea wall, has a sad legend about a daughter who died from grievance when her father never came back from fishing.
6.6 Km 13961 2021-07-28
Dodong-ri, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-790-6394
Haengnam Coastal Walking Path starts from Dodonghang Port and ends at Haengnam Village. The trail provides the perfect opportunity to see the coastal beauty of the island, with bridges passing open waters between natural cave formations and erroded valleys. About 400 meters from the village is Haengnam Lighthouse. The lighthouse area shows Jeodonghang Port through the pine trees, and the hillside is covered in beautiful yellow flowers in autumn.
6.8 Km 14001 2021-03-25
44-28, Sadong 2-gil, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-791-0020
Located within the tourist resort area in Hubakgol, Sadong-ri, the Ulleung Marina Tourist Hotel sits at 150 meters above sea level, 500 meters away from the ocean. As such, it is protected from strong sea winds and the salty air. Visitors can relax and enjoy a refreshing walk in the woods all year round.
6.8 Km 0 2024-03-29
Taeha-ri, Seo-myeon, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Taeha Coastal Trail can be reached by crossing the pedastrian bridge next to Hwangtogul Cave. While crossing the bridge, visitors can enjoy murals of Taeha Village and a photo zone. Taeha Coastal Trail is made up of trachyte and agglomerate rocks, and boasts beautiful coastal scenery due to the unique topography eroded by the wind. It is also where one can observe tafoni, a honeycomb-shaped rocks that weathered by the reaction of salts contained in sea breezes.
By taking the Taeha Hyangmok Tour Monorail for about 6 minutes and walking along the trail for about 20 minutes, visitors will reach Ulleungdo Lighthouse (Taeha Lighthouse) and the Hyangmok Geo Skywalk.
Junipers in Daepunggam Cliff grew in weathered soil formed in the cracks of columnar joints, creating a unique ecological environment isolated from inland areas for a very long time. Due to its significance, Junipers were designated as natural monuments.
7.0 Km 10589 2021-10-02
90-17, Yaksuteo-gil, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-790-6432
Dokdo Museum was built in 1995 in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Independence of Korea and opened to the public in 1997. It exhibits the collection of Lee Jong-hak, the first director of the museum, as well as donations by groups associated with Dokdo.
The first floor has three exhibition halls and a Main Hall, while the second floor has one exhibition hall, natural ecosystem video room, lobby with a view of Dokdo, and more.
7.0 Km 135477 2022-07-28
66 , Dodong 2-gil, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-790-6454
Ulleungdo Island is the seventh largest island in Korea. The volcanic island consists of 44 islets of varying sizes annexed around it. With many cliffs, the island is a popular spot for rock climbing. Many walking trails that connect the sea to the mountain and rivers are also available. A walk along the Ulleung Haedam-gil offers visitors a chance to see everyday life of people on the island as well as the island's natural beauty.
7.0 Km 11237 2021-08-09
Dodong-ri, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-790-6454
The spring at Dodong Mineral Spring Park contains minerals known as effective treatments for anemia, digestive disorders, and skin ailments. Legend says the armor of a general who died in war was buried here and the metal infused water is what flows in this spring. Rice cooked with this spring water turns light blue.
7.2 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.