Ulleungdo Island (울릉도)

5.6 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.

Hwangje Restaurant (황제식당)

5.6 Km 0 2024-03-29

29 Dodong 1-gil, Ulleung-eup, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Hwangje Restaurant is a Korean restaurant beloved by locals and tourists in Ulleungdo Island. This restaurant is the perfect place to grab a meal right after arriving or before leaving the island since it is close to the Ulleung Ferry Terminal, the main gateway for visitors. Side dishes are carefully prepared as a home-style Korean food, which is not too spicy and goes well with rice. The signature dish here is mussel and barnacle rice. With boiled mussels and barnacles (small-sized crustaceans that live on the beach, reefs, under boats, etc.), Ulleungdo Islands's local ingredients offer a unique taste to seafood lovers. The restaurant also serves various meat dishes, such as squid bulgogi and stir-fried pork.

Bongnaepokpo Falls [Ullengdo & Dokdo National Geopark] (봉래폭포 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원))

5.7 Km 13284 2024-02-23

Dodong-ri, Ulleung-eup, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-790-6182

Nestled within the picturesque mountains of eastern Ulleungdo Island, Bongnaepokpo Falls stands as a majestic 30-meter high waterfall. Its formation traces back to the cooling of rocks following a volcanic eruption. This lush region is richly wooded, offering a delightful opportunity for a forest bathing during your hike. Moreover, the deck situated just beneath the waterfall serves as an ideal spot for capturing stunning photographs. Even in the heat of summer, the area remains pleasantly cool, thanks to the gentle breeze that naturally flows through the openings.

Dodonghang Port (도동항)

5.7 Km 11319 2021-06-08

Dodong 1-gil, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-790-6454

Dodonghang Port is a ferry port of Ulleungdo Island, located 188 kilometers northeast of Pohang. The port has a 80-meter quay wall which was completed in 1977 with plans to develop the island into a tourist attraction. The port's yearly capacity is 20,000 tons of cargo, mostly consisting of imported goods for the island residents and export of squid caught around Ulleungdo Island. As ferry passengers on board approach the port, they will see Manghyangbong Peak to the left and Haengnam Lighthouse to the right.

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

5.7 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.

Dokdo Museum (독도 박물관)

5.9 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.

Dodong Mineral Spring Park (도동약수공원)

6.0 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.

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

6.1 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.

Nari Basin (나리분지)

6.3 Km 13184 2021-05-13

Nari-gil, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-790-6423

Originally a caldera formed on the northern Seonginbong Peak, Nari Basin is the only flatland on Ulleungdo Island. The lava flow from the volcanic eruption created two other craters, which were turned into Nari Village in the northeast and Albong Village, now uninhabited, in the northwest. Records were found that the island was inhabited since the Usan-guk period, but the islanders had to move out of the island in the earlier Joseon period until a new settlement policy was enforced later on.

Ulleung Marina Tourist Hotel (울릉 마리나 관광호텔)

6.4 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.

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