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27th Ulsan Amateur Golf Tournament (제27회 울산아마골프대회)

27th Ulsan Amateur Golf Tournament (제27회 울산아마골프대회)

15.2Km    2025-03-15

1 Ungchon-ro, Ungchon-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-220-0613

The Ulsan Amateur Golf Tournament, hosted by Kyungsang Ilbo and organized by the Ulsan Golf Association, is a key event for local amateur golfers. Divided into general and senior player categories, participants compete in an 18-hole stroke game, with various awards at stake. The tournament promotes golf culture, sportsmanship, and community bonding.

Chisanseowon Confucian Academy (치산서원)

Chisanseowon Confucian Academy (치산서원)

15.2Km    2020-02-05

7, Chisullyeong-gil, Dudong-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-204-0324

Relics of Park Jesang is also referred to as Chisanseowon Confucian Academy.

Park Jesang, a descendent of Park Hyeokgeose, was severly tortured and then burned to death after rescuing two hostages taken by Japan, who were the brothers of King Nulji.

The nearby temple and Mangbuseok have a folk tale regarding the story. His wife and two daughters died waiting for him and then his wife is said to have turned into Mangbuseok (faithful wife stone) in the eastern Chisullyeong Mountain in Manhwa-ri, Dudong-myeon. According to the legend, her spirit became a bird, and flew away to hide behind Euneulam (Bird Hidden Rock).

After Park Jesang's couragous act, King Nulji gave him a loyal officers position as well as the role of godmother to his wife for her model behavior of wifely duty. Chisanseowon Confucian Academy keeps their ancestral tablets to honor royalty.

Gang-dong Sea Water Spa (강동해수온천)

Gang-dong Sea Water Spa (강동해수온천)

15.4Km    2024-02-20

1418 Donghaean-ro, Buk-gu, Ulsan

Gang-dong Sea Water Spa is a hotspring that utilizes seawater from the sea in front of Jeongja, boiling it at temperatures exceeding 100°C, resulting in high salinity and excellent sterilizing effects. The facility offers a range of baths, including Iodine Bath, Cold Seawater Bath, Hot Seawater Bath, and Trench Hot Bath. Renowned for the exceptional quality of its seawater, the hotspring attracts numerous visitors seeking its therapeutic benefits. The breathtaking view of the sea from the baths adds to the overall experience.

Badabaragi (바다바라기)

15.6Km    2019-05-24

111, Jeongja 1-gil, Buk-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-282-8866

Badabaragi is a restaurant with an ocean view in the Buk-gu district of Ulsan, specializing in snow crabs and fresh raw fish. Featuring elegant exterior and interior designs, the restaurant also offers some light meal options in addition to sliced raw fish and snow crab dishes. Only the freshest fish caught and delivered each day are served. The restaurant also operates a snow crab market, thereby offers snow crab dishes at affordable prices. A variety of side dishes made with fresh seafood accompany the main dishes. Abalone or conch porridge is available for young children who cannot eat raw fish or snow crab. A popular menu item is jjambbong mulhoe (mixed sliced raw fish with water and spicy sauce).

Ulsan Daegok Museum (울산대곡박물관)

15.7Km    2021-05-18

257, Seohacheonjeon-ro, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-229-4787

Ulsan Daegok Museum displays artifacts that were uncovered from the area of Daegok-ri during the construction of Daegok Dam. Approximately 13,000 relics were excavated during land inspection prior to the dam construction, including Hasamjeong Ancient Tomb. These findings were collected and became available for public display when the museum opened on June 24, 2009.

Supaeseo (숲애서)

Supaeseo (숲애서)

15.8Km    2024-12-10

Anti-aging and Healing Service Experience Center, 248 Tapgol-gil, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Supaeseo, which opened in July 2021, is the first publicly operated healing experience center. The center helps visitors enjoy a slow and healthy life filled with love, while being surrounded by the clean forests of Daeunsan Mountain, Yangsan. Visitors can experience therapy programs, therapy meals, and recreational accommodations all in one place. The center is dedicated to improving visitors' quality of life through rest, forest therapy, and health therapy programs in the clean nature of Daeunsan Mountain.

Gangdong Pebble Beach (강동몽돌해변)

Gangdong Pebble Beach (강동몽돌해변)

16.0Km    2021-07-14

1650, Donghaean-ro, Buk-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-241-7751

For those hoping for a view of the winter sea, or those longing for the engulfing embrace of the clear dark-blue waves crashing into huge rocks, Gangdong Pebble Beach is the place to be. The coastal road, with its beautiful scenery of the sea and mountains, is a popular driving route. With diverse attractions nearby, many vacationers are attracted to this beach in winter.

Jusangjeolli Cliff of Gangdong Hwaam Village (강동 화암 주상절리)

Jusangjeolli Cliff of Gangdong Hwaam Village (강동 화암 주상절리)

16.3Km    2020-04-23

Hwaam-gil, Buk-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-229-6350

Jusangjeolli are columnar rock formations with cross sections in hexagonal or triangular shapes. The jusangjeolli at the shore of Hwaam Maeul Village were created by basalt lava that erupted in the Tertiary period of the Cenozoic Era about 20 million years ago. The columnar basalt formations were created as the lava cooled and shrank into cracks. The rocks look like wood stacked horizontally or vertically en masse. The length of the columns average around 20 meters and diagonally are about 50 centimeters at the longest cross-section. Of the columnar lava formations on the East Coast, the Jusangjeolli in Hwaam are the oldest, so it is academically invaluable. Shaped in various angles, the rocks also offer a great landscape for sightseeing.

Naewonam Hermitage (Ulsan) (내원암 (울산))

Naewonam Hermitage (Ulsan) (내원암 (울산))

16.5Km    2025-03-28

382, Daeunsangdae-gil, Onyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-238-5088

* Please be advised that this is located in one of the areas affected by the recent wildfire (as of March 27, 2025).

** For real-time wildfire information and emergency upates, visit the Korea Forestfire Information website and the National Disaster and Safety Portal.


Naewonam Hermitage is located on Daeunsan Mountain in Ulsan. Daewonsa, the once head temple of this hermitage, was located at the entrance to the complex, but only the remains exist today. The valley around the hermitage is famous for its clean and clear waters. The 500-year-old nettle tree within the hermitage grounds catches the eye for resembling an elephant. An annual music concert performed by Buddhist monks from Ulsan City takes place at Naewonam Hermitage.

Myeongseondo Island (명선도)

16.7Km    2024-10-14

Jinha-ri, Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

Myeongseondo Island is an uninhabited island near Jinha Beach in Ulju-gun, Ulsan. The island takes on a vibrant appearance after the sun sets, with various media art displays lighting up the pathways. The island is accessible via a temporary bridge set up during the admission times.