Tongdo Fantasia (통도환타지아)

11.5Km 2022-09-26

68, Tongdo 7-gil, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-379-7000

Tongdo Fantasia is located in Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, which shares borders with Milyang, Ulsan and Busan. This makes the amusement park very accessible by any means of transportation. Tongdo Fantasia operates Tongdo Country Club as well, and nearby Tongdosa Temple is also available for visitors who want to look around the local historic sites. The amusement park, the biggest theme park in Gyeongsangnam-do sits at the foot of Yeongchwisan Mountain, has over 30 amusement facilities, a large-scale swimming pool, a natural lake, a plaza for various events and a large-scale outdoor theatre, all offering various activities and events.

Gyeonggi Sikdang (경기식당)

11.7Km 2024-02-23

86 Sinpyeonggangbyeon-ro, Habuk-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Gyeonggi Sikdang is nestled near the Tongdosa Temple, one of Korea's three major temples. It is celebrated for its expertise in Korean cuisine. The restaurant's signature dish is sanchae bibimbap (wild vegetable bibimbap), a vibrant mix of at least five types of namul (salad) harmoniously blended with their homemade gochujang (red chili paste). Each order is thoughtfully paired with an array of side dishes and a complementary soup. In addition to this signature dish, Gyeonggi Sikdang's menu boasts a diverse selection of Korean specialties, such as deodeok gui (grilled deodeok), dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad), pajeon (green onion pancake), and baeksuk (whole chicken soup).

Amethyst Cavern Park (자수정동굴나라)

11.9Km 2022-09-06

212, Jasujeong-ro, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-254-1515

Amethyst Cavern Park is the largest man-made cave tourist attraction in Korea, where one of the five jewels of the World, amethyst, was mined. Connected like a labyrinth, the cave is 2.5 kilometers long and fills an area of approximately 15,000 square meters. The average temperature is between 12 and 16 degrees Celsius year round. Visitors can take either the walking tour that goes through a different themed halls or take a boat ride through the cave river. On the second floor of the cave, visitors can see Jurassic World filled with different dinosaurs and character lamps.

Eden Valley Ski Resort (에덴밸리스키장 (에덴밸리리조트))

12.2Km 2021-12-21

1206, Eosil-ro, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-379-8000

Located in Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, Eden Valley Resort ski slopes have been scientifically designed to disperse skiers and prevent overcrowding. Various slope types are available for skiers and snowboarders of diverse skill levels. Visitors can enjoy winter leisure sports in this international-standard ski resort.

Maneosa Temple (만어사)

13.4Km 2024-02-23

776 Maneo-ro, Samnangjin-eup, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Maneosa Temple, perched on Maneosan Mountain in Miryang, dates back to 46 A.D. and is steeped in tradition and numerous legends. During the Silla dynasty, it served as a ceremonial site for the king to conduct Buddhist rites. Notably, beneath the Mireukjeon Hall lies the Maneoseok Rocks, reputed to be fish that transformed into stones. Remarkably, these stones emit a clear, bell-like sound when struck, earning them the nickname Jongseok (Bell stone). The temple also features a three-story stone pagoda, standing 3.7 meters tall, which has been designated as a Treasure.

Boksoondoga (복순도가)

13.5Km 2025-10-29

48 Hyangsandong-gil, Sangbuk-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

Boksoondoga is a traditional brewery located in Uljun-gun, Ulsan. The brewery produces makgeolli, an unrefined rice wine with a pure taste. Boksoondoga uses only the finest domestic rice and traditional pottery in the fermenting process for a truely Korean liquour.

Unmunsan National Recreational Forest (국립 운문산자연휴양림)

14.0Km 2025-03-28

763 Unmun-ro, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54--371-1323

* Please be advised that this is located in one of the areas affected by the recent wildfire (as of March 27, 2025).

** For real-time wildfire information and emergency upates, visit the Korea Forestfire Information website and the National Disaster and Safety Portal.

Unmunsan National Recreational Forest in Cheongdo, Gyeongsangbuk-do is located at the foot of Unmunsan Mountain (1,188 meters), which is also called Hogeosan Mountain. It is a great place to spend time in summer for hiking and camping, surrounded by taller mountains (more than 1,000 meters above sea level) such as Munboksan Mountain (1,014 meters) and Gajisan Mountain (1,240 meters).

Yongmipokpo Falls (20 meters) and Byeokgyesu Valley, in which the waters flow across the sandless rock bed, are famous locales in the forest. Located in a thick broadleaf forest, inhabited by many diverse species such as Korean mountain camellia, Unmunsan National Recreational Forest offers lush greenery in summer, beautiful foliage in autumn, and cozy, splendid snowscapes along with the Yongmi Ice Wall in winter. In Unmunryeong, located 2.5 kilometers to the east, visitors can watch the spectacular sunrise above the East Sea.

Jogeummaru (조금마루)

14.2Km 2024-02-20

9 Seosangpyeonggangbyeon-gil, Samnam-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

Jogeummaru is a duck specialty restaurant that exclusively utilizes domestically-raised ducks in its culinary creations. The ducks are raised with sulfur, contributing to a clean and rich flavor profile, free from undesirable odors. The signature menu features ori yangnyeom bulgogi (duck bulgogi), ori tang (duck soup), and ori sutbul gui (charcoal-grilled duck). Ori yangnyeom bulgogi entails duck marinated in a spicy seasoning, grilled on a pan with added chives. Ori tang is a meticulously prepared broth cooked for 12 hours, incorporating various vegetables. Additionally, eomnamu ori baeksuk (whole duck soup with castor aralia) offers a unique dish where duck is boiled with medicinal herbs.

Unmunsa Temple (운문사)

14.2Km 2021-07-21

264, Unmunsa-gil, Unmun-myeon, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-372-8800

Unmunsa Temple in Cheongdo, Gyeongsangbuk-do belongs to Cheongdo-gun in terms of administrative district. However, it is actually more closely connected to Daegu in terms of traffic and lifestyle. Unmunsa Temple was built in 560 during the Silla period. This ancient temple features seven treasured artifacts including the Weeping Pine Tree (Natural Monument No. 180) and stone lantern. There are four small hermitages (Sariam, Naewonam, Bukdaeam and Cheongsinam) around the temple. Moreover, the surrounding forest of pine and fir trees only enhances the temple’s beauty.

Unmunsa is the largest Buddhist nunnery in Korea, maintaining a capacity of roughly 260 bhikkhunis, or Buddhist nuns, who practice Buddhism in a four-year term. But, thanks to its magnificence and lush forest, Unmunsan Mountain, located on the southernmost part of Taebaek Mountain range, has become a favorite spot for many tourists.

Galbi Gurakbu (갈비구락부)

14.3Km 2024-02-20

34-12 Namsangpyeong 2-gil, Samnam-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

Galbi Gurakbu specializes in Eonyang bulgogi (Eonyang-style bulgogi), exclusively using the highest-grade female Korean beef. Eonyang bulgogi involves finely minced beef, generously seasoned, and grilled wide and flat on a gridiron. The mild seasoning ensures a pleasant texture without being overly stimulating. The restaurant boasts other excellent dishes, including siraegi doenjang jjigae (dried radish leaf soybean paste jjigae), so deungsim gui (grilled beef sirloin), yukhoe (beef tartare), and sogalbisal (grilled boneless galbi). Conveniently located, just a 5-minute taxi ride from KTX Ulsan Station.

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