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Bangeojin Port (방어진항)

16.3 Km    0     2023-01-25

2, Seongkkeut-gil, Dong-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-209-3534

Bangeojin Port, designated as a national fishing port in 1971, is Ulsan's representative fishing port, with a large site for a fisheries cooperative's commission and an auction house. Various fish species, such as yellowtail, cutlassfish, Spanish mackerel, and anchovies, are caught. You can purchase fresh seafood from a nearby fish market or sashimi restaurant and enjoy it immediately.
The promenade along the breakwater reaches Seuldo Lighthouse, an excellent photo spot, and the sea road leading to Bangeojin Port, Daewangam Park, Ulgi Lighthouse, and Ilsan Beach also boasts romantic scenery. Recently, to revitalize tourism resources, murals and floor designs for the northern breakwater, parking lots, etc., were developed, and a village museum, the Bangeojin Museum, was opened. It serves as a resting place for Ulsan citizens and provides many attractions for tourists.

Taehwagang River (태화강)

Taehwagang River (태화강)

16.4 Km    20902     2020-09-05

Mugeo-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-120

Taehwagang River cuts across the city of Ulsan from the west to east and originates from Tapgolsaem Spring on Baegunsan Mountain. The 47.54-kilometer-long river passes through downtown Ulsan and empties out into Ulsan Bay on the East Sea. Not just a symbol of pride for the people of Ulsan, the river has long since been a precious commodity that has played a pivotal role in Ulsan culture and history. There are several attractions and amenities near the river such as a bamboo forest park, grassy fields, a pampas grass colony, trails, and exercise facilities. The river itself is home to many freshwater fish, while the riverside area is a famous habitat for migratory birds.

Ulsan Museum (울산박물관)

16.5 Km    17340     2021-04-30

277, Duwang-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-222-8501

Ulsan Museum is an archive of the past, present, and future of Ulsan City. The museum facilities include a history hall giving a general outline of the city from the prehistoric to the modern times, an industry hall showing Ulsan as the industrial capital of Korea, and a children’s experience hall for educational purposes. This eco-friendly museum equipped with advanced exhibition and education facilities is a model cultural space to help visitors understand Ulsan’s identity.

Seuldo Island (슬도)

17.1 Km    11360     2023-01-03

Bangeo-dong, Dong-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-277-0101

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.

Artbox - Ulsan Okdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 울산옥동점)

Artbox - Ulsan Okdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 울산옥동점)

17.1 Km    0     2024-06-27

339, Munsu-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

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Olive Young - Ulsan Okdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 울산옥동점)

17.2 Km    0     2024-06-27

1F, 336, Munsu-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

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Ulsan Grand Park (울산대공원)

17.2 Km    43489     2023-02-02

94, Daegongwon-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-271-8816

Ulsan Grand Park, located in Namgu Ok-dong, is an ecotype city park with multiple attractions. The park offers huge swimming pool, a theme park, an outdoor concert area, multipurpose sports field and more. The outdoor theme park offers 4 different size ponds, a walking trail, playgrounds, outdoor concert hall, squares, multipurpose sports field and picnic areas. Also near the South gate, you can find a butterfly field, rose garden, and a small zoo.

Ulsan Grand Park Light Festival (울산대공원 빛 축제)

Ulsan Grand Park Light Festival (울산대공원 빛 축제)

17.2 Km    15972     2022-04-06

94, Daegongwon-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan
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Ulsan Grand Park Light Festival offers beautiful light displays and shows in a variety of zones under an overall theme that changes each year.

Wonjojip (원조집)

Wonjojip (원조집)

17.3 Km    0     2023-12-22

20 Namsan-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

Wonjojip is a long-established gopchang (grilled beef or pork small intestines) restaurant in Ulsan. Their menu consists of assorted gopchang gui (grilled beef small intestines) and gopchang jeongol (small intestine hot pot). Wonjojip takes great pride in their gopchang dishes. Gopchang is beef or pork intestines that is usually stir-fried or pan-fried. It’s the same ingredient used for making sausages in European countries, but it’s a challenging food to some due to the distinct smell, taste, and appearance. Nevertheless, it is a popular food among Koreans and known as a stamina-booster for those who struggle with fatigue. Visitors who are not a fan of spicy foods are recommended to try the assorted gopchang gui, and those who like spicy stew are recommended to try gopchang jeongol. The restaurant also offers jeongol gopchang bokkeumbap, which is an after-meal fried rice for those who want more after their meal.

Najeong Beach (나정고운모래해변)

Najeong Beach (나정고운모래해변)

17.4 Km    21970     2021-08-02

1915, Donghaean-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-779-6325

Najeong Beach is situated on the shores of the East Sea. The beach offers many facilities as well as a seawater hot spring. The parking lot and pine tree forest by the hot spring are open to the public. Various water sports are also available in the area.