Vanastha (Healing in Ulju) (와나스타(울주에서 치유하다))
10.7Km 2025-03-28
207 Daeam 1-gil, Eonyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
* 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.
Vanastha, located in the forest inside Daeam Dam in Ulju-gun, is a forest yoga house that means "stay in the forest." For modern people who lack time to look back on their bodies in their tired daily lives, it provides time to fully focus on themselves with proper breathing, meditation, and Hatha yoga. Here, one can hear the sounds of nature, feel nature, and experience of becoming one with nature and the universe, only in nature. It offers a one-day class and a yoga meditation program on Saturday mornings. Private session option is available for a group of four or more people with a reservation in advance.
Ulsan Petroglyph Museum (울산암각화박물관)
12.3Km 2021-02-22
254, Bangudaean-gil, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-229-4797
Ulsan Petroglyph Museum was established on May 30, 2008 at the entrance to Petroglyphs of Bangudae Terrace (National Treasure No. 285) in Ulju-gun. The museum displays 311 exhibit materials and has an exhibition hall, a storage room, a research lab, and an audiovisual room.
The exhibition hall presents models of petroglyphs of Bangudae and petroglyphs of Cheonjeon-ri (National Treasure No. 147), an educational video introducing the petroglyphs, a children’s hall, and family activity facilities. Visitors can observe reproductions of famous petroglyphs at the outdoor exhibit.
Seokgolsa Temple (석골사)
12.6Km 2024-02-23
167 Wonseo 3-gil, Sannae-myeon, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Seokgolsa Temple, located on Unmunsan Mountain in Miryang, is surrounded by a series of peaks including Unmunsan Mountain to the north, Gajisan Mountain to the east, and Eoksan Mountain to the west. The temple is set in a picturesque landscape, adorned with unique rock cliffs and deep valleys. Below Seokgolsa Temple, the perennial Seokgolsapokpo Falls and valley captivate visitors with their continuous flow of water, attracting a steady stream of tourists and hikers throughout the year.
Petroglyphs of Bangudae Terrace (울주 대곡리 반구대 암각화)
12.7Km 2025-03-28
285, Bangudaean-gil, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-204-0322
* 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.
In Daegok-ri, Eonyang-eup sits Bangudae Terrace, a picturesque spot where a ridge of Yeongosan Mountain extends to and stands tall to form quite a spectacle featuring uniquely shaped rocks and cliffs. The name, Bangudae, comes from how it resembles a turtle lying prone on the ground. Petroglyphs are paintings drawn by people from the prehistoric times carved on rocks and depicting various scenes and events in their daily lives. Petroglyphs were often drawn on enormous rocks and other sacred locations of groups, and it is believed that people gathered around them to hold various rituals.
Petroglyphs of Bangudae Terrace in Daegok-ri, Ulju-gun are estimated to have been drawn over several periods since the New Stone Age so you can discover the differences in styles among various ages. Primary objects that were popularly carved include sea animals, land animals, humans and tools and, as our prehistoric ancestors actively engaged in hunting, the hope of abundance in game is believed to be the reason why these objects were frequently carved on rocks. Vividly expressing animals and hunting scenes and colorfully depicting outstanding traits of objects, these petroglyphs are a form of both hunting art and religious art, and they are considered as the greatest masterpieces from which we can take a peek at the life and customs of the prehistoric ages.
Ulsan Daegok Museum (울산대곡박물관)
12.8Km 2021-05-18
257, Seohacheonjeon-ro, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-229-4787
Ulsan Daegok Museum displays artifacts that were uncovered from the area of Daegok-ri during the construction of Daegok Dam. Approximately 13,000 relics were excavated during land inspection prior to the dam construction, including Hasamjeong Ancient Tomb. These findings were collected and became available for public display when the museum opened on June 24, 2009.
Petroglyphs of Cheonjeon-ri, Ulju (울주 천전리 각석)
13.2Km 2020-02-05
Cheonjeon-ri, Dudong-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-277-0101
Petroglyphs refer to the paintings in which objects and symbols are carved, pecked, and colored on rocks, huge cliffs and cave walls.
Some of these rocky paintings are from as early as the late Paleolithic Era, but mostly they are seen from the New Stone Age, Neolithic Era and Bronze Age in which times these paintings were abundant.
The upper part of the rock shows various animals including deer pecked into the rock, and the lower part of the rock has writing and drawings of humans, and animals made by penciling.
As for the upper part, it is thought to have been made throughout the New Stone Age and Bronze Age to express their consciousness for abundance. In comparision, the painting of a cavalcade, a sailing boat, a dragon, a horse, and a deer and about 300 writings on the lower part of the rock were considered to be done by people during unified Silla, showing their belief of the area as a holy ground.
Baenaegol Valley (배내골)
13.3Km 2021-04-03
Wondong-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-382-4112
Baenaegol Valley is located at the heart of the mountainous region affectionately known as the Yeongnam Alps. The valley derives its name “Baenaegol,” meaning “the valley of pears,” from the wild pear trees that grow in large numbers along the valley.
The valley covers nearly 8 kilometers of land between the range connecting Sinbulsan Mountain and Yeongchuksan Mountain and the western range connecting Cheonhwangsan Mountain and Jaeyaksan Mountain in Miryang. It is a popular vacation destination in the summer. Also, many tourists come to drink the water containing acer mono sap, which is known to be produced in this region during the springtime.
Baenaegol Valley is just a short distance away from downtown Yangsan. The valley provides an opportunity to enjoy nature away from the hustle and bustle of the city center. The long valley is wedged between highlands, which results in at least two hours less of sunshine than other regions, so it feels cooler in the summer months. Strawberries are also widely grown in the area.
Hyangudang (향우당)
13.5Km 2024-12-19
7-8 , Sannaeyachon 1-gil, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-10-4902-7216, +82-10-6400-6124
Hyangudang is a 120-year old hanok in Eoreumgol, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do. Both the anchae and the sarangchae have one large guestroom and two smaller ones; all have underfloor heating, bathroom and kitchen, and guests in the larger rooms have access to a living room. The hanok has a meeting room equipped with a beam projector and sound equipment, a barbecue area, and a parking lot. The owner runs several local farms, and offers experience programs in cheonyeon sea-salt making, magnolia flower tea preparation, and apple picking: guests can buy apples at a discount!
Unmunsa Temple (운문사)
14.0Km 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.
Fresh Hill (프레쉬 힐)
15.2Km 2025-03-27
129-15 , Unmunsa-gil, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-53-371-0700
* 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.
Fresh Hill is a clean and friendly hotel in Cheongdo, Gyeongsangbuk-do, just 5-minutes’ walk from the Unmunsa Temple bus stop. The Double and Twin rooms have fine views of lush Jiryongsan Mountain; the Family room is an ondol room that feels like a hanok; while the Superior King Room has a bathtub. A free breakfast is provided and outdoor barbecues can be arranged. In front of the hotel is Unmunsa Solbaram-gil where guests can enjoy a quiet walk to Unmunsa Temple.
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