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Ulsan trip — a city of sea and river

The green banks of the Taehwa River, sunrise at Ganjeolgot, seaside Daewangam. Find your Ulsan across 3 areas.

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  1. 1Ulsan Taehwagang・Downtown
  2. 2Yeongnam Alps・Ganjeolgot (Ulju)
  3. 3Daewangam・Dong-gu

Ulsan sightseeing by area

A riverside centre, hills and sunrise on the outskirts, a rocky coast — Ulsan is an industrial city close to nature.

Ulsan Taehwagang・DowntownYeongnam Alps・Ganjeolgot (Ulju)Daewangam・Dong-gu

Editors' picks for Ulsan right now

From seasonal events to long-loved classics.

Taehwagang Grand Park
Tour

Taehwagang Grand Park

The Taehwagang River cuts across the heart of Ulsan City and flows into Ulsan Bay, which …

Ulsan Taehwagang・Downtown
Ulsan Culture Art Center
Culture

Ulsan Culture Art Center

The cradle of Ulsan's cultural renaissance, the art center is the city residents' highly …

Ulsan Taehwagang・Downtown
Amethyst Cavern Park
Tour

Amethyst Cavern Park

The Amethyst Cavern Park is the largest man-made cave tourist attraction in Korea. It is …

Yeongnam Alps・Ganjeolgot (Ulju)
Jujeon Mongdol Beach
Tour

Jujeon Mongdol Beach

The beach from Jujeon to Gangdong is a big tourist destination in Ulsan. A small fishing …

Daewangam・Dong-gu
Ulsan Museum
Culture

Ulsan Museum

Ulsan Museum is an archive of the history, present, and future of Ulsan City. The museum …

Ulsan Taehwagang・Downtown
Ulsan Hyundai Heavy Industries
Tour

Ulsan Hyundai Heavy Industries

Hyundai Heavy Industries (현대중공업) started its shipbuilding industry in 1972 and devel…

Daewangam・Dong-gu
Oegosan Onggi Village
Tour

Oegosan Onggi Village

Oegosan Onggi Village is the largest producer of traditional onggi (earthenware) in Korea…

Yeongnam Alps・Ganjeolgot (Ulju)
Ulsan Express Bus Terminal

Ulsan Express Bus Terminal

Ulsan Taehwagang・Downtown
Hyundai Motors Ulsan Plant
Tour

Hyundai Motors Ulsan Plant

As Hyundai Motor’s main production facility, the Ulsan Plant is comprised of five indepen…

Ulsan Taehwagang・Downtown
Ganjeolgot Sunrise Festival
Festival

Ganjeolgot Sunrise Festival

Ganjeolgot Cape in Ulsan offers visitors impressive views of the sunrise and is part of t…

Yeongnam Alps・Ganjeolgot (Ulju)

A one-day Ulsan itinerary

By bus or taxi — the sea and the river.

  1. Sunrise at Ganjeolgot
    Morning

    Sunrise at Ganjeolgot

    Rise early for Ganjeolgot and start the day at a cape known for its sunrise.

    Yeongnam Alps・Ganjeolgot (Ulju)

  2. Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village
    Afternoon

    Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village

    At midday, go to Jangsaengpo and walk the whale culture village to learn about the port's history.

    Ulsan Taehwagang・Downtown

  3. The Daewangam seafront
    Nightlife

    The Daewangam seafront

    In the evening, walk through the pines and along the rocky coast of Daewangam Park.

    Daewangam・Dong-gu

Ulsan sightseeing starts with sunrise and the sea

For the sunrise, go to Ganjeolgot, a cape known for its sunrise.

Walk the parks along the Taehwa River, then head to the seafront at Daewangam in the evening.

What to wear in Ulsan in November

A season of clear, crisp days — a light jacket comes in handy.

  1. 28°〜Short sleeves, breathable fabrics
  2. 23〜27°Short sleeves + a light layer
  3. 20〜22°Long-sleeve shirt, cardigan
  4. 17〜19°Light knit, sweatshirt
  5. 12〜16°Jacket and layers
  6. 9〜11°Trench, light coat
  7. 5〜8°Coat with warm base layers
  8. 〜4°Down jacket, scarf, gloves

The highlighted box is the guide for Ulsan right now (11°).

Ulsan trips by purpose

Eat, pamper, shop, stay.

Ulsan foodUlsan foodSeafoodUlsan shoppingUlsan shoppingDepartment stores and duty-freeUlsan sightseeingUlsan sightseeingA whaling port townShows & ticketsShows & ticketsRose festival and eventsUlsan hotelsUlsan hotelsStay downtown

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