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Ulsan Onggi Festival (울산옹기축제)

Ulsan Onggi Festival (울산옹기축제)

14.9Km    2025-07-11

36 Oegosan 3-gil, Onyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-980-2233

Ulsan Onggi Festival is held annually in early May in Oegosan Onggi Village in Ulju-gun, renowned for its traditional onggi (earthenware)-making techniques. The festival promotes the regional specialty, onggi, contributing to the spread of everyday onggi and the development of traditional industries. The main event, “Touch of the Onggi Master,” features demonstrations by master onggi artisans from Oegosan. There are various hands-on activities for children, including stepping on clay, playing with clay, and making and firing onggi. Visitors can also learn about the uses of onggi in food storage and fermentation, and view onggi from around the world. Don’t miss the opportunity to taste local specialties and foods from Ulju.

◎ Onggi
Onggi is a type of bowl crafted from soil, using water, fire, and wind. This traditional pottery has been produced since the Three Kingdoms period and is well-suited for long-term food storage due to its excellent ventilation and preservative capabilities.

Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium (문수축구경기장)

Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium (문수축구경기장)

15.5Km    2021-05-26

44, Munsu-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-220-2002

Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium’s exterior design looks like a crane, which represents the bird of Ulsan. The design of the roof and the pillars represents the youth and dynamics of the city. Other representative symbols include a whale and big crown of the Silla dynasty.

GS25 - Ulsan Shinbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25울산신복점)

15.9Km    2024-06-26

12, Sinbok-ro 21beon-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan

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Anian Park (애니언파크(울산 반려동물 문화센터))

Anian Park (애니언파크(울산 반려동물 문화센터))

16.0Km    2024-10-30

108 Hogyemaegok 6-ro, Buk-gu, Ulsan

Anian Park is the first pet culture complex in the southeastern region of Korea, divided into separate sections for large and small breeds of dogs. The complex is complete with a playground, water play zone, pet bath and more. The facility also offers etiquette classes for pets and owners, as well as certification programs.

Ganjeolgot Lighthouse (간절곶)

Ganjeolgot Lighthouse (간절곶)

16.6Km    2025-11-13

39-2 Ganjeolgot 1-gil, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-239-6313

The sunrise along the East Coast can be viewed earliest at Cape Ganjeolgot in Daesong-ri, Uljin-gun. The breathtaking view of the sunrise can be seen a minute earlier than Cape Homigot in Yeongilman Bay and five minutes earlier than Jeongdongjin in Gangneung. Cape Ganjeolgot is in the spotlight as a new tourist attraction along with Jinha Beach and Seosaengpo Japanese Fortress. The lighthouse is located 20 minutes away from the entrance to Ulsan Nambu Beltway.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - TV series"Kokdu: Season of Deity"
This is the place where Jin-woo, after being possessed by Kokdu, an underworld god, bickers with Gye-jeol and her diagnosis of amnesia. As one of the most famous tourist sites on the eastern coast of Korea, Ganjeolgot Cape impresses with the green meadows, the blue sea, and the 5 m-tall Hope Mailbox.

Ulsan Wild Flower Learning Center (울산 들꽃학습원)

17.2Km    2021-06-08

52, Dusan-ro, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-211-9163

The Wild Flower Learning Center in Ulsan is a nature-friendly education facility, where students of all levels can learn about the beauty and importance of flowers. Here students can plant vegetation that they have learned about in textbooks, as well as the wild flowers that grow in the Ulsan area. The center also serves as a training center for teachers to learn about plants introduced in textbooks, and a place for Ulsan citizens to relax.

Cape Ganjeolgot Somang-gil (간절곶 소망길)

Cape Ganjeolgot Somang-gil (간절곶 소망길)

17.5Km    2024-02-20

Nasa-ri, Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

Cape Ganjeolgot Somang-gil is a coastal path along Ganjeolgot Beach, where the first sunrise of the Korean peninsula can be witnessed, making it a popular spot for New Year's sunrise wishes. Stretching for 10km from the entrance of Jinha Myeongseongyo Bridge to Sinam Port, the route offers five themed courses: Love, Romance, Happiness, and more. An iconic 5-meter Hope Mailbox stands as a local attraction, set against the beautiful Ganjeolgot Lighthouse, designated as one of the "Sixteen Scenic Lighthouses," and a large-winged windmill.

Nasa Beach (나사해변(나사리해수욕장))

Nasa Beach (나사해변(나사리해수욕장))

17.6Km    2025-10-28

434-5 Nasari, Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - "See You in My 19th Life"
Nasa Beach is where Ban Ji-eum and Mun Seo-ha danced against the backdrop of the sea. The shimmering reflection was a scene that moved many viewers’ hearts. It is said that the piled-up sand gradually turned into land and formed the village. Take a leisurely stroll on this beach.

Gwanseong Solbat Beach (관성솔밭해변)

Gwanseong Solbat Beach (관성솔밭해변)

18.3Km    2021-08-12

68-24, Yangnam-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-779-6325

Gwanseong Solbat Beach, formerly Gwanseong Beach, is known for its extremely clean waters, and the connecting pine grove creates a gorgeous semi-circle shape. Nearby in Sindae-ri, Yangnam-myeon is Kolon Garden Golf Club, allowing visitors to enjoy many other leisure activities in the area. The driving course along the coastal road is also popular among visitors.

Fe01(에프이01)

19.0Km    2024-10-31

160 Yongyeon-gil, Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

Fe01 in Ulsan is the world's largest upcycling cultural space. The space features around 1,200 sculptures made from the iron (Fe) of recycled cars and motorcycles through five outdoor exhibitions with unique themes. Visitors can also join activity programs to make their own junk art.