Migration Site of Gray Whales of Ulsan (울산 귀신고래 회유해면)
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.
Ulsan Theme Botanic Gardens & Arboretum (울산테마식물수목원)
2022-12-29
33-1, Soepyeong-gil, Dong-gu, Ulsan
The Ulsan Theme Botanic Gardens & Arboretum was built on a farm that had been used for agriculture for nearly 20 years. By growing a large variety of plant species, the arboretum provides opportunities for learning and researching plants, and further seeks to become the largest woodland recreational space in the region.
Jusangjeolli Cliff of Gangdong Hwaam Village (강동 화암 주상절리)
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.
Ganwolsan Mountain (간월산)
2021-06-30
614, Ganwolsan-gil, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
Ganwolsan Mountain is a popular destination for hikers in the Ulsan and Busan area as well as other regions of Gyeongsangnam-do. In early August, the reeds and lilies near the summit create a splendid view. To the west, the deep Naerijeong and Wangbonggol Valleys channel clean water to Baenaegol Pass.
From the Ganwolgogae Pass, hikers can follow the Singal Path to Wanbonggol Pass towards Paraeso Falls. There, visitors will find a cave called Jungnimgul, which is sacred Catholic ground often visited by the Catholic faithful. The first church built by Catholics in the Yeongnam region to escape persecution is found in Buldanggol Pass in Ganwolsan Mountain area. The tomb of Kim Agatha who died in persecution is also in the Ganwolgol Valley.
Ganwolsan Recreation Forest (간월산 자연휴양림)
2025-01-10
607-15 Deungeogalpeuseu-ro, Sangbuk-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
Ganwolsan Recreation Forest is situated northeast of Ganwolsan Mountain, often referred to as the Alps of Korea. This picturesque recreational forest boasts dense pine forests, royal azaleas, maple trees, and pristine valleys. Accommodation facilities within the woods, a campfire site, thirty forest experience courses, a water playground, a forest park, and a sports field enhance the visitor experience. Following the hiking trails leads to observatory, and there are excellent walking paths for forest bathing. Nearby, the picturesque Jakcheonjeonggyegok Valley, famous for its cherry blossoms lane, awaits exploration.
Amethyst Cave Land (자수정 동굴나라)
2026-09-09
212 Jasujeong-ro, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
Amethyst Cave Land is a cave theme park located at the foot of Sinbulsan Mountain in Ulsan. It was developed from a former gemstone mine tunnel into a tourist cave. The entire site covers an area of approximately 500,000 square meters, and the cave is shaped like an ant colony, with a total length of about 2.5 km connecting the first and second levels. The interior area is about 16,500 square meters (approximately 5,000 pyeong), wide enough for trucks to pass through. The internal temperature remains between 12 and 16°C year-round, making it known as a cool space in summer and a relatively warm space in winter. There are two main ways to view the cave. One is a walking cave exploration course where visitors can tour themed spaces. The other is a course where visitors view the cave's interior lake by boat. The second floor of the cave features Jurassic World, which is designed as a family-friendly attraction with dinosaur sculptures and character lanterns.
Haeundae Dongbaekseom Island (해운대 동백섬)
2025-07-04
67 Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Dongbaekseom Island (Island of Camellias) is an island located off one end of Busan's famous Haeundae Beach. Although the years of sedimentation have connected the island to the mainland, Dongbaekseom was originally an island and is still referred to as one.
Dongbaekseom Island is easy to navigate thanks to the walking path that is built around it. The island has several attractions, including the monument inscribed with a poem of scholar Choi Chi-won, the mermaid statue based on the legend of Princess Hwagok, and the Nurimaru APEC House. It also offers fantastic views of the Busan shoreline towards Mipo, Dalmaji Hill, Gwangangdaegyo Bridge, and Oryukdo Island. As the name suggests, camellias burst into bloom everywhere on the island from winter to spring.
Sunmot Ecological Park (숯못 생태공원)
2022-08-18
90 , Hamwol-ro, Jung-gu, Ulsan
Sunmot Ecological Park is home to the famous Sunmot Pond, which is associated with the legend of Dongbangsak and Grandmother Mago. The pond provides a beautiful resting space in the heart of Ulsan.
Seuldo Island (슬도)
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.
Jujeon Mongdol Beach (주전몽돌해변)
2023-01-03
Jujeon-dong, Dong-gu, Ulsan
Jujeon Mongdol Beach is one of 12 must visit attractions of Ulsan. Jujeon meaning red ground, for the ground has a red hue. The 1.5 kilometer-long beach is filled with black pebbles and has various oddly formed rocks.
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