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Ulsan
Industrial capital with Taehwa River eco park.
약 113만 명1,062 km²1997년 (광역시 승격)
About Ulsan
Ulsan is Hyundai's industrial heartland transformed by nature. The Taehwa River National Garden, the easternmost sunrise point at Ganjeolgot, and the UNESCO-listed prehistoric Bangudae petroglyph make it far more than just a factory city.
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Neighborhoods
Taehwa River National Garden
Vast riverfront garden of bamboo groves, flower fields, and waterways
Ganjeolgot
Korea's easternmost lighthouse cape — the first to see each new sunrise
Bangudae Petroglyphs
7,000-year-old UNESCO-listed rock carvings of whales and deer
Jangsaengpo Whale Village
Whaling-history museum and whale eco-park on the old fishing quay
Local Cuisine
Eonyang Bulgogi
언양 불고기Thinly sliced beef grilled over oak charcoal — Eonyang's culinary pride
Whale Meat
고래고기A rare local specialty tied to Ulsan's whaling heritage at Jangsaengpo
Ulsan Snow Crab
울산 대게East Sea snow crab steamed fresh or stirred into instant noodles
Bapsang Guksu
밥상국수Simple but deeply flavourful anchovy-broth noodles served banquet-style
Seasons
Spring
May: one million roses bloom along Taehwa River. Sunrise walks to Ganjeolgot are at their best.
Summer
Jul–Aug: swimming at Jinha and Ilsan beaches. The bamboo grove along Taehwa is a natural air conditioner.
Autumn
Oct–Nov: prime trekking season in the Yeongnam Alps — Gajisan and Sinbulsan in autumn colour.
Winter
Jan 1: tens of thousands gather at Ganjeolgot for Korea's first New Year sunrise ceremony.
City Highlights
Best Time to Visit
5월(장미축제) · 10-11월(단풍)
Must-See Spots
- 태화강 국가정원
- 간절곶 일출
- 반구대 암각화
- 울산대공원
Travel Tips
- 자동차·조선 산업 견학 가능
- 간절곶 일출은 새해 명소
- 주요 관광지 간격이 있어 렌터카 추천
Getting There
KTX(서울 2시간)·고속버스·시내버스