Ganjeolgot Sunrise Festival (울산 간절곶 해맞이)

Explanation

Ganjeolgot Cape in Ulsan is the first place in Korea to see the the sunrise each day, with its end point sticking out into the ocean. The cape is the site of the annual New Year’s Sunrise Festival. The festival starts at sunset on December 31 and is filled with a wide range of performances that last throughout the night. At first light, people can be seen quietly standing with their hands clasped together, making a wish on the newly born year as they watch the sun rise over the ocean.

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Ulju-gun Office • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-52-204-0313

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Information Use

Event Start Date : 2022년 12월 31일

Event end date : 2023년 01월 01일

Watching age : Open to visitors of all ages

Venue : Ganjeolgot Cape

Touring Time : Varies by program

Organizer info : Ulju-gun Office

Contact the organizer : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-52-204-0313

Sponsor Information : Ulju-gun Office

Sponsor Contacts : +82-52-204-0313

Charges (Hours) : Free

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Introduction
Ganjeolgot Cape in Ulsan is the first place in Korea to see the the sunrise each day, with its end point sticking out into the ocean. The cape is the site of the annual New Year’s Sunrise Festival. The festival starts at sunset on December 31 and is filled with a wide range of performances that last throughout the night. At first light, people can be seen quietly standing with their hands clasped together, making a wish on the newly born year as they watch the sun rise over the ocean.

Location

39-2, Ganjeolgot 1-gil, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

Directions