Mongdol Beach on the Ulsan Coast

The sea in Ulsan offers a slightly different charm compared to the sea in Gangwon-do. The coastal route nestled between mountains and the sea is renowned as a prime scenic drive, while the clean beach paved with round pebbles (mongdol) provides a truly refreshing atmosphere. The fresh local seafood, along with raw fish and spicy fish stew (maeuntang) served by cheerful local merchants, is top-notch. In particular, be sure to try the local delicacy, raw anchovies (myeolchi-hoe).

Along the way

1. 1

   Gangdong Mongdol Beach

   강동몽돌해변

   For those who always long for the winter sea. For anyone who misses the embrace of the vast ocean where clear, deep-blue waters crash against huge boulders creating white sprays of foam, this is where you can encounter a truly vibrant and lively sea.MoreLess

   

   ReviewsSaveDirections
2. 2

   Sinmyeong & Jeongja Beach

   신명·정자해변

   Departing from Jujeon along the Ulsan coast and driving north for about 20 minutes along the well-paved coastal road leads to Gangdong Jeongja Port. Upon entering the village, you will encounter the lively scene of people bargaining for spicy fish stew ingredients or sashimi with friendly local merchants. Strolling around to watch the fresh, flopping seafood offers a charming glimpse into local life, along with an opportunity to taste the area's distinctive specialty, raw anchovy (myeolchi-hoe).MoreLess

   

   ReviewsSaveDirections
3. 3

   Gangdong Hwaam Columnar Joints

   강동 화암 주상절리

   Columnar joints are unique geological features where long, pillar-shaped rocks with hexagonal or triangular cross-sections overlap. As the oldest lava columnar joints along the East Coast, they hold significant academic value and boast outstanding scenic value due to their formations at various angles.MoreLess

   

   ReviewsSaveDirections
4. 4

   Gangdong Seawater Spa

   강동 해수온천

   Gangdong Seawater Spa features Korea's first modernized, state-of-the-art facilities. Natural seawater drawn directly from the pristine sea off Jeongja—the only clean sea zone in Ulsan—is allowed to settle and is boiled at over 100°C before supply, ensuring high salinity and excellent sterilization effects.MoreLess

   

   ReviewsSaveDirections
5. 5

   Gangdong Hwaam Columnar Joints

   강동 화암 주상절리

   Columnar joints are unique geological features where long, pillar-shaped rocks with hexagonal or triangular cross-sections overlap. As the oldest lava columnar joints along the East Coast, they hold significant academic value and boast outstanding scenic value due to their formations at various angles.MoreLess

   

   ReviewsSaveDirections