Seokpo Observatory (석포전망대) - Sightseeing - Korea travel and tourism information

Seokpo Observatory (석포전망대)

Explanation

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.

Inquiry

+82-54-790-6392

Homepage

www.ulleung.go.kr/tour (Korean only)

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-790-6392

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

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Available Facilities
Observatory, photo zone

Restrooms
Available

Location

Cheonbu-ri, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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