Seuldo Island (슬도)

.0M 2023-01-03

Bangeo-dong, Dong-gu, Ulsan

Seuldo Island is located off the coast of Ulsan City in the southeastern part of the Korean Peninsula.

Its name, Seuldo ("seul" meaning the Korean stringed instrument geomungo), was given as the sound of wind and waves hitting the rock island is said to mimic the sound of geomungo. In fact, the sound of waves hitting the island is so good that it is called seuldomyeongpa or the resounding of waves.

The island is also known as Siruseom ("siru" meaning an earthenare steamer) for its resemblance to the upside down siru, and Gomboseom ("gombo" meaning pockmarks) for its stones with holes in them.

On the island, there is an unmanned lighthouse dating back to the late 1950s. The main economic activity on the island is fishery.

Bangeojin Live Fish Center (방어진 활어센터)

869.0M 2025-11-04

5 Jungjin 2-gil, Dong-gu, Ulsan

Bangeojin Live Fish Center is located in Bangeojin Port in Ulsan. Visitors can choose from various seasonal fish for sashimi and purchase fresh fish at an affordable price. Additionally, there are many markets and sashimi restaurants nearby, allowing visitors to enjoy sashimi on the spot or have it neatly packaged to take away.

Daewangam Park Suspension Bridge (대왕암공원 출렁다리)

1.4Km 2023-06-10

95 , Deungdae-ro, Dong-gu, Ulsan

Daewangam Park Suspension Bridge is the first suspension bridge in Ulsan and the first large-scale commercial tourism facility in Dong-gu. It was created with a length of 303 meters, connecting Hatgaebi and Surubang coastal trails in Daewangam Park. The bridge connects at once without intermediate supports, and currently, the span length is the longest among the suspension bridges in the country. Because it is a bridge over the sea, visitors can enjoy the exciting coastal scenery around Daewangam.

Ilsan Marine Products Sales Center (일산수산물판매센터)

2.4Km 2025-12-17

150 Ilsanjin 11-gil, Dong-gu, Ulsan

Located in Dong-gu, Ulsan, the Ilsan Seafood Sales Center offers fresh, high-quality seafood. Visitors can select sashimi on the first floor of the complex and enjoy it at the restaurants on the second floor. Its close proximity to Ilsan Beach makes it easy to visit both spots in one trip.

Migration Site of Gray Whales of Ulsan (울산 귀신고래 회유해면)

4.8Km 2025-01-10

Jangsaengpo-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan

The Migration Site of Gray Whales of Ulsan is a famous site for watching large gray whales, which usually appear in winter season. The area was officially designated as a National Natural Monument to protect the endangered species.

Jangsaengpo Whale Watching Cruise (장생포 고래바다여행선)

5.2Km 2024-03-06

244 Jangsaengpogorae-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

Jangsaengpo Whale Watching Cruise is a whale tour boat operating from Jangsaengpo, Ulsan, once Korea's largest whaling port. The vessel features cabins, a performance stage, a convenience store, and a restaurant. There are courses available for whale exploration and coastal tours. Passengers can observe whales swimming along the coast of Jangsaengpo or visit attractions such as the Ulsandaegyo Bridge and the Ulsan Petrochemical Complex along the coast. Valid identification is required for boarding.

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