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Ulsan tourist information
Ulsan tourist information
Ulsan is a seaside metropolitan city in the southeast of Korea with a population of 1.2 million. It is 70km north of Busan, but also close to Gyeongju, Daegu and Pohang. The city is known for its whaling heritage and more recently as the industrial heart of the country. The airport code is USN.
Those who come to Ulsan are predominantly here to work for the large conglomerates or heavy industries (Hyundai Motors being one of the most notable). Ulsan is not frequented by tourists but has a sizable foreign population - a mixture of engineers, migrant workers and English teachers.
The city lists twelve touristy 'scenic sights' to see in and around city that range from the natural to man-made. However none are world class or notable sites within Korea itself.
Ilsan beach offers the most accessible sand and sea in the area and there has been a considerable amount of development on/near it in the past few years, with many new businessess opening up in the area making it a worthwhile destination. Nearby Ilsan beach is Daewangam (Great King Rock) and Ulgi Lighthouse.
Jinha beach, south of the city, offers good swimming, an annual wind surfing competition, and a historic Japanese fortress.
Jujeon and Jeongja beaches, north of the city are covered in Black Pebbles. It's a great place to enjoy raw fish and steamed crab. Two popular local delicacies.
Ulsan Grand Park, located near Gonguptap rotary, was built in two stages for the people of Ulsan by SK corporation. It is a huge park with many recreation activities, including bicycle and rollerblade rentals. It's a great place to go for a stroll.
Ulsan today lives in a catch-22 situation: In some districts it is impossible to escape the industries. Although these industrial sites are breath-taking in scope, a testament to the achievement of man, they blight the landscape. On the other hand, the investment from these industries undeniably makes the city an better place to be.
Though people living there don’t wish to admit it, there is something likable about Ulsan. Perhaps it’s the industrial grit and grime, though this is doubtful. It might be the constant surprises, of beauty and happiness that peek out between this grit and grime that make it not such a bad place to be after all.
Ulsan was a World Cup 2002 host city.
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