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Places to visit in Ulleung-gun
The island's volcanic terrain stands out for its steep mountains and basin scenery. Explore the forests and landscape inland around Nari Basin and Seonginbong Peak.
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17 placesNari Basin
A volcanic basin set within Ulleungdo's mountain ranges. Take in the distinctive scenery of its level fields, traditional houses, and surrounding mountains.
View on mapSeonginbong Mountain
A high mountain in central Ulleungdo. Follow forested mountain paths to see the island's vegetation and terrain.
View on mapFormer Ulleung County Governor's Residence
This former county governor's residence is tucked into an alley near Dodong Port. Exhibits in the building tell the story of Ulleungdo's development.
View on mapHaengnam Coastal Walkway
This coastal walkway runs from Dodong Port past Haengnam Lighthouse to Jeodong Port. Follow the cliffside path for views of bridges and the sea.
View on mapUlleung Native Plant Garden
Explore plants native to Ulleungdo at this garden near Sadong Port. It is a pleasant place to visit while waiting for a boat.
View on mapChotdaebawi Rock
A coastal rock visible near the southern breakwater of Jeodong Port. It is known as part of Jeodong's signature harbor scenery.
View on mapBongnae Falls
A three-tier waterfall above Jeodong-ri in Ulleung-eup. You can watch the water tumble down the rock formations in successive tiers.
View on mapGwaneumdo Island
A small island off the northeastern coast of Ulleungdo. Walk across the bridge connecting it to Ulleungdo to explore the island.
View on mapSamseonam Rocks
Off Cheonbu-ri in Buk-myeon, Ilseonam, Iseonam, and Samseonam stand in a row. Waves and erosion over time have shaped this coastal scenery.
View on mapUlleung Yelimwon Botanical Garden
A botanical garden featuring native Ulleungdo plants, bonsai, and sculptures. From the observatory, you can also look out over Hyeonpo Port.
View on mapElephant Rock (Gongam)
A rock on the coast of Hyeonpo-ri, known for its large hole. Its shape against the sea suggests an elephant, which is why it is also called Gongam.
View on mapGeobukbawi Rock
A rock on the Tonggumi coast, known for its shape resembling a turtle climbing over a rock. Part of it has collapsed in the past.
View on mapUlleung Suto History Exhibition Hall
An exhibition hall in Taeha-ri about the Suto officials who inspected and managed Ulleungdo during the Joseon period. You can also see a Suto boat on display and explore an experience about its rowers.
View on mapDaepunggam Cliff
A rocky cliff rising on the coast north of Taeha. It looks out over the sea west of Ulleungdo and carries a story of sailing ships waiting here for easterly winds.
View on mapUlleungdo Island
A volcanic island in the East Sea, where steep coastlines and mountain scenery meet. It is the main island of Ulleung County.
View on mapJukdo Island
An island off Ulleungdo, reached by sightseeing boat from Dodong Port. From the sea, you can take in its coastline.
View on mapDokdo Island
An island in the sea east of Ulleungdo, within Ulleung County. Take a boat from Ulleungdo to see rocky shores and open-sea views.
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Scenes of the area
- Enjoy a day out in Ulleung-gun.
- A southern route linking harbors and cliffs.
- Coastal scenery on northern Ulleungdo.
- The western sea along Taeha.
- Islands stretching across the East Sea.