Seongnamsa Temple (석남사 울산)

0m 19404 2020-03-17

557, Seongnam-ro, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-264-8900

The name of the temple is believed to have originated from the fact that it is located south of Gajisan Mountain or Seokansan Mountain. Built in 824 A.D. (during the 16th year of King Heondeok’s reign), the temple was destroyed during the Japanese Invasions of Korea (1592-1598) and rebuilt in 1674 (during the 15th year of King Hyeongjong’s reign). Since then, it has gone through rebuilding several times. Consisting of 30 buildings, the temple is home to many Buddhist nuns.

Seongnamsa Three Story Pagoda (Local Tangible Cultural Property No. 5) was built in 824 A.D. by Monk Doui, reflecting his wish of protecting the country from foreign invasions. The pagoda was initially placed in front of Daeungjeon, but moved to the current location in 1973. Other notable relics in the temple include the Statue of Monk Doui (National Treasure No. 369), Three Story Sarira Pagoda, and Stone Water Tank (Cultural Property Material No. 4).

Unmunsan National Recreational Forest (국립 운문산자연휴양림)

3.2 Km 169589 2021-07-16

763, Unmun-ro, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-371-1327

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.

Hobaksogyegok Valley (호박소계곡)

4.5 Km 45170 2020-07-10

334-1, Eoreumgol-ro, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-359-5361

Hobaksogyegok Valley is located within Gajisan Mountain approximately 3 kilometers away from Eoreumgol Valley in Jaeyaksan Mountain, where the water originates. The valley offers beautiful surroundings and clear water developed over the years. Hobakso Pond, shape like a grain-grinding tool, is located at the base of a 10-meter-high waterfall. With a circumference of 30 meters, the pond is also called Sirye Hobakso Pond, Guyeongpokpo Falls, and Baengnyeonpokpo Falls. In the past, the pond was a spiritual place where people would pray for rain. Surrounded by white granite rocks, the area is a scenic place of natural beauty, free from pollution. Visitors can also look around nearby Baengnyeonsa Temple, Hyeongjeso Pond and Ocheonpyeong Rock.

Unmunsan County Park (운문산군립공원)

4.6 Km 22506 2022-09-06

Unmun-myeon, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-370-6114

Unmunsan Mountain (1,118 meters) is one of the seven mountains rising over 1,000 meters above sea level in the Yeongnam Alps in the Taebaeksanmaek Mountain Range. Unmunsan Mountain features dense groves, attracting a large number of hikers. From the summit, one can get a great view of the golden reeds on Cheonhwangsan Mountain to the south, and the ridges of Gajisan Mountain to the east.

There are various sized temples and hermitages on the mountain, nestled among a splendid landscape. Unmunsa Temple is situated at the foot of the mountain on the northern side. It was built by Sinseung in the 18th year of the reign of King Jinheung (557) of the Silla Kingdom. Though some buildings burned down during the Imjin War, the Obaengnahanjeon Hall and Gwaneumjeon Hall have been preserved in their original state. The dense groves of pine trees and fir trees add to the tranquility of the beautiful scenery. In the temple, seven treasures are kept, including the Stone Lantern at Geumdang Hall (Treasure). The historic relics date back to the Silla kingdom and Goryeo dynasty.

Dodong Sanbang (도동산방)

6.0 Km 8210 2019-02-12

133, Songnakgol-gil, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
82-52-254-7076

Dodong Sanbang is a restaurant with five separate traditional Korean buildings situated on a large plot of land. It serves great traditional Korean set meals, and has a separate tea room where customers can enjoy a cup of tea after dining. Excluding winter, the restaurant offers a special program called “tteok mechigi” (rice cake pounding) where customers are invited to pound (or make) a rice cake with a mallet and eat it. The restaurant also includes a traditional souvenir shop and rice cake shop, and offers cultural programs.

Ganwolsan Recreation Forest (간월산 자연휴양림)

6.4 Km 32474 2024-02-28

607-15 Deungeogalpeuseu-ro, Sangbuk-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-263-6644

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.

Gajisan Provincial Park (Miryang Section) (가지산도립공원(밀양))

6.5 Km 11782 2021-05-31

Sannae-myeon, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-359-5357

Situated 1,240 meters above sea level, Gajisan Mountain is famous for its beautiful stones and rocky peaks. There are a variety of things to see on the mountain besides the beautiful stones. In fall, the pampas grass provides a spectacular sight as the whole mountain peak is covered in autumn colors. The mountain attracts many hikers wanting to see oddly-shaped rocks like the famous Ssalbawi Rock.

Ever Miracle Hotel [Korea Quality]에버미라클호텔[한국관광 품질인증]

6.5 Km 0 2023-05-23

358-9, Eoreumgoryet-gil, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-351-0100

Ever Miracle Hotel in Miryang, Gyeongsangnam-do, provides guests with a sojourn that rests and relaxes both body and mind. Visitors are welcome to stop and enjoy a healthy meal and some down-time from their busy lives.

Miryang Eoreumgol Valley (밀양 얼음골)

6.8 Km 67392 2020-08-25

1647, Sannae-ro, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-356-5640

Just north of Jaeyaksan Mountain, Eoreumgol Valley (Ice Valley) sits at an elevation between 600 and 750 meters and covers an area of 29,752m². Designated as Natural Monument No. 224, the valley is unusual in that it begins to freeze in March when the weather becomes warm and thaws in the fall when the weather becomes cold. In the winter, the valley generates warm breezes and the water rarely freezes. Because of these unique attributes, the valley is considered one of the Four Mysteries in Miryang and attracts visitors from early summer through fall.

Sinbulsan County Park (신불산군립공원)

7.1 Km 23507 2021-06-30

Sangbuk-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-229-7882

Sinbulsan County Park is located in parts of the Sangbuk and Samnam districts of Ulju County. The massive area encompasses 11.66 square kilometers and is home to one of the most impressive peaks in the Yeongnam Mountain Range found in the southeast of Korea. The park’s hiking trails interconnect with those of neighboring Gangwolsan and Yeongchwisan Mountains and attract a large number of hikers year-round.

Near the peak of Silbulsan Mountain sits a fortress with breathtaking views of silver grass. Water starts high above the clouds at Danjobong Peak and trickles down through streams and waterfalls to join the deep mountain valleys. One of the better known attractions in Silbulsan Mountain is Hongnyupokpo Falls which offers impressive views from its gentle cliffs.

Also nearby the mountain are Deungeok Hot Springs and a number of restaurants for hikers to visit and enjoy after a full day on the mountain.

Seongnamsa Temple (석남사 울산) - Area information - Korea travel information