Area Attractions

Daewangam Park is home to Daewangam, from which, along with Ganjeolgot Cape in Ulju County, sunrises can be observed the earliest in Korea. The promenade is shaded by the forest, and surrounded by cherry blossoms, camellias, forsythias, and magnolias. Consisting of 925,600 square meters of lush space, the park is situated next to the sands of Ilsan Beach. Daewangam Park, perched on a promontory in southeastern Korea facing the East Sea, is also famous for Ulgi Lighthouse, which serves as a guiding light for those navigating the East Sea.

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Ilsan Beach, located a kilometer north of Bangeojin, is 850 meters long, 36–61 meters wide, and has a surface area of 42,500 square meters. The sand is very fine, and annual temperatures in July to August average 21.2°C, with gently sloping waters 1–2 meters deep. It hosts a beach festival in late July every year. In the surrounding areas, resort facilities are being developed at a fast pace, and there are numerous rest areas where visitors can stay. Daewangam Park is located near the beach, along with Hyundai Heavy Industries. In addition, the nearby Hwaamchu Lighthouse boasts the highest lighthouse observation deck in Korea. Visitors can have a look around the Lighthouse Exhibition Hall, and take in the view of Ulsan Port from the observation deck.

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The Taehwagang National Garden was designated as the No. 2 National Garden of Korea on July 12, 2019. The bamboo forest, the largest of its kind in Korea, stretches over 4 kilometers. The Garden has a Bamboo Ecology Garden with 63 types of bamboo from Japan, China, and Korea, a floral garden that blooms with seasonal flowers, and thematic gardens showcasing the harmony of gardening and art, made possible through the participation of individuals, artists, students, and civic organizations. In addition, the unique Milky Way Garden is beloved for its alluring nightscape, where colorful illuminations light up a path like the Milky Way among the bamboo trees. In order to make visits more enjoyable, the National Gardens Information Center, Taehwagang Observatory, and Bamboo Yard Bridge have been established to offer visitors a place to rest and for use as an eco-tourism resource.

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The Whale Ecological Experience Hall is a dolphin aquarium located within Jangsaengpo Marine Park, in Nam-gu, Ulsan. The aquarium is home to both large and small exotic freshwater tropical fish, as well as a variety of seawater tropical fish, sharks, and sea turtles. You can see dolphins from the underwater tunnel, and there are a wide variety of dolphin-related programs on offer. In addition, you can watch exciting whale-related animated movies in the 4D cinema, and touch exhibits allow visitors come into contact with and feed various small creatures.

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The observatory offers a view of Ulsan Port and the spectacular coastline. Ulsan Bridge is a suspension bridge that connects Maeam-dong in Nam-gu to Ilsan-dong in Dong-gu. Thanks to this bridge, the time required to travel the distance between Dong-gu and Nam-gu was shortened from 40 minutes to 20. Visitors can learn how the Ulsan Bridge was constructed from the exhibits in the Public Relations Hall, and then go up to the observatory to enjoy the panoramic views of Taehwagang, Ulsan Bay, and Ulsan Port. This is a must-visit spot during your stay in Ulsan.

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