Ulsan, a city that embraces the heavenly ocean view!
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Ulsan is located in the exact center of Korea's East Sea and South Sea. Due to these regional characteristics, many large-scale factory complexes have been built, making it a leading industrial city in Korea. Despite being an urbanized city, it is also famous for its excellent natural environment. Taehwa River National Garden is one of the only two national gardens in Korea and is a treasure trove of the ecosystem and the pride of Ulsan. Daewangam Park is the first place where the sun rises in Korea and is one of the most popular sunrise spots for travelers. Take a trip to Ulsan and feel nature with your whole body.
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1. Taehwagang National Garden (태화강 국가정원)
Introduction
The Taehwa River flows through the center of Ulsan into Ulsan Bay and connects to the East Sea. The basin, which extends 36 km from east to west and 28 km from north to south, consists mostly of mountainous terrain, but has fertile land on both sides of the river and at the southern end of the river. Currently, this river is an important source of drinking water for Ulsan citizens.
The fields around the midpoint of the Taehwa River, which had been neglected for a long time, were created as the Taehwa River National Garden to preserve nature and provide a resting place for Ulsan citizens. The garden is more than twice the size of Yeouido Park in Seoul and consists of natural water, a dense bamboo forest known as Simnidae Forest, a rape flower field, and a forage barley field. Simidae Forest was once at risk of demolition as part of the government's flood control plan, but is being preserved thanks to community efforts. Thanks to conservation efforts, it became the current Taehwa River National Garden, and in 2019, it was designated as the second national garden in Korea.
Address
154 Taehwaganggukgajeongwon-gil, Jung-gu, Ulsan
울산광역시 중구 태화강국가정원길 154
Inquiries; +82-52-229-3147
Operating hours; Open 24 hr
Admission / Fee
Themed gardens, walking trails, observatory, etc.
Parking: Available
Website: www.ulsan.go.kr
2. Ulsan Wholesale Agricultural and Fish Market (울산 농수산물도매시장)
Introduction
The Ulsan Agricultural and Marine Products Wholesale Market is one of Ulsan's must-visit attractions for seafood lovers. You can purchase agricultural and marine products at wholesale prices, and there are also Chojang restaurants that prepare the purchased fish into raw fish or meunchang so that you can eat it right on the spot. Chojangjip merchants prepare fish in exchange for a table setting fee, which varies from merchant to merchant, but is usually around 5,000 to 6,000 won, excluding beverage fees. Since it is a wholesale market, the prices of seafood, including raw fish, vary depending on the market price.
Address
324 Samsan-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan
울산광역시 남구 삼산로 324
Inquiries: +82-52-267-7220
Holiday: 1st & 3rd Sundays
Parking: Available (384 spaces)
3. Daewangam Park (대왕암공원)
Introduction
Daewangam Park is a beach park located on the east coast. The park features walking trails through pine, cherry, magnolia, camellia, apricot, and forsythia forests. This park is located at the southeastern end overlooking the East Sea and has a lighthouse that serves as a guidepost for fishermen and sailors on the sea. The park also features Daewangam Rock, which resembles a dragon rising into the sky. It is connected to the mainland by a railway bridge and has an observation deck.
Address
95, Deungdae-ro, Dong-gu, Ulsan
울산광역시 동구 등대로 95
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-52-209-3738
Holiday: N/A (Open all year round)
Parking: Available
Website: daewangam.donggu.ulsan.kr
4. Jinha Beach (진하 해수욕장)
Introduction
Jinha Beach, located in Jinhari, Ulju-gun, southern Ulsan, is the best beach in Ulsan. If you follow National Highway 31, which stretches close to the coast, Ganjeolgot Lighthouse, where Jinha Beach is spread out, comes into view. Jinha Beach boasts a leisurely atmosphere and calm waves due to its geographical location north of the strong currents of the East Sea. The 1km-long beach is over 40m wide and can accommodate more than 50,000 people a day, making it crowded with vacationers from all over the country.
It is a great place for an outing with the family, with beautiful islands, pine forests, and shallow seas. In addition, Jinha Beach is a 20-minute drive from Ulsan and 40 minutes from Busan, making it the beach boasting the cleanest water in Korea. The beach and the area around Ganjeolgot Lighthouse are also popular fishing spots, so there is a constant flow of tourists on weekends throughout the year.
Also near Jinha Beach is Myeongseong Bridge, a popular nighttime attraction in Ulsan. At night, the lights on the bridge and nearby streets are bright and beautiful, decorating the night sea.
(Credit: Ulju Tourism website)
Address
Jinhari, Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
울산광역시 울주군 서생면 진하리
Inquiries: +82-52-204-0351~4
Operating hours: Open 24/7
Holiday: N/A (Open all year round)
Admission / Fee: Free
Parking: Available
Website: tour.ulju.ulsan.kr
5. Jujeon Mongdol Beach (주전몽돌해변)
Introduction
Jujeon Mongdol Beach is one of the 12 must-visit places in Ulsan. Jujeon means red land because the land is red in color. The 1.5 km long beach is full of black pebbles and has a variety of strangely shaped rocks.
Address
Jujeon-dong, Dong-gu, Ulsan
울산광역시 동구 주전동
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-52-229-6174
Admission / Fee: Free
Parking: Available
Website: tour.ulsan.go.kr