Ulchin Travel Guide

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Explore Ulchin

Things to Do  

Buryeongsa Temple

Buryeongsa Temple, Ulchin

 DSwede Says:  Originally built in 651 during the Silla dynasty, Buryeongsa is a key focal point of the areas Buddhists. It is also noted as being the largest nunnery.It has been damaged and repaired many times over the last centuries, but is in great condition and is home to several... 

Walk along the seawall

Walk along the seawall, Ulchin

 schwein Says:  There's not much to do here during the day, other than dive, eat, fish, or sit on the beach. Why not go for a walk along the seawall? I was thirsty, so I figured I'd look for a small store. There's no fence and it's narrow at the top, but is nice to walk along. With the... 

Watch the sunrise!

Watch the sunrise!, Ulchin

 schwein Says:  Being from the west coast of Canada, I've always equated the sea with sunset.Even when I've travelled, luck would almost always have me placed somewhere where I could watch the sun set over the ocean, instead of rise.We arrived here very early (or late?) and got to the beach... 

Seongnyugul Cave

Seongnyugul Cave, Ulchin

 DSwede Says:  Seongnyugul limestone cave is maybe 250 million years old. Its name was originally recorded during the Silla Kingdom. It is about 500m long, and has a dozen water pools.Having visited many caves, I agree that the formations in this one are among the best I've seen.A... 

about Dukku Hot spring

about Dukku Hot spring, Ulchin

 MGPark Says:  The place is celebratedness for its hot springs. Dukku hot spring is very celebrated in korea. because it is only one that Hot water spouts out from land among many korean hot spring. also this area has small dukku valley so beautiful in autumn.and is located in Dokku Hot... 

Hotels  

lodging house: MGPark's house

lodging house: MGPark's house, Ulchin

 MGPark Says:  my houseit is not clean, smail rooms.it has 5 rooms, 1 restroom and shower room and common water service.it is floor in the room and has not bed in the room.it is free, when peple stay in a day by 3 people.///// this house has motel, coast, parking lot, white sand and small... 

Daegu Motel: Economic and central

Daegu Motel: Economic and central, Ulchin

 DSwede Says:  While it is a typical Korean style hotel, it is economic, clean and the central to everything in Uljin.Of all the Korean motels I've stayed in, this motel arguably has the softest bed, which is a great find for foreigners. Typical to most economy Korean hotels, there is a... 

Restaurants  

ºÎ±¸°¡µç(Bugu's garden): Korean Traditional Food
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MGPark 13 reviews

clean, delicious, and so on.....
traditional food :galbi, jungol,
traditional wine:makguli
all of them is best in my think.

Favorite Dish: galbi
galbi is traditional Food.
that is made of cow's lib beef.
it is added soy soace in beef and mixed in pickle in a while. and gril the beef for eating it.
it is best koean food.

Updated Oct 5, 2003

Address: ulchin-gun buk-myoun bugu-li 148-4

Phone: 82-054-781-0220

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Shopping  

natural brown seeweed: a special product in ulchin
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MGPark 13 reviews

you can get a special product in ulchin.
you can access ulchin.com homepage.
and see product items at board.
it is not selling on website.
just when you are visiting , you can buy all.
because is a kind of food.

What to buy: that items are very expensive.
these are treditional special product for domestic area.
Natural brown seaweed & mushroom
price per a kilogram : seaweed 10$over,
mushroom 50~200$
so much expensive.

What to pay: i don't want to recommend about them.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: my village

Phone: 82-054-782-0577

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Local Customs  

give and take
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MGPark 13 reviews

make a friend much more as possible as you can,
friend help you when you ask and are in a difficult situation.
and you give him a faithful symbol and get another one from him.
all people trust you and your behavior longly.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Phone: 82-054-782-0577

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Tourist Traps  

useing a bus or your car
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MGPark 13 reviews

when you are moving somewhere, use your car or bus.
taxi fee is so expensive.
and ask question to someone.
you will get a information gladly from native.

Unique Suggestions: you must have dictionary and memo note and pen and your seal like your country symbol and give it.
many people like you and help you gladly.

Fun Alternatives: like to talk with native.
many people want to talk to you.
because you are stranger.

Written Oct 5, 2003

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Sports & Outdoors  

Scuba Diving
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The diving near Ulchin is relatively nice.

Water was cool, between 13 to 23 degrees C depending on depth.
We did 4 dives over the weekend. Two at "King's Stone" and two seperate wreck dives on scuttled man-made wrecks. One was a Navy sleeping vessel, and the other was two identical ships joined together before sinking.
The surface currents made the two wreck dives challenging to ascend/descend. They were deep-ish (25-30m), and once at depth the surface current wasn't a factor. Watch for BIG jellyfish when at depth.

Equipment: Bring your own, or rent it here.

Updated Aug 2, 2009

Address: Kyeong-bok,Ulchin-gun,Pyeonghae-ip,Guh-il1ri 83-15

Phone: 011 870 6867

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Favorites  

Learning the area
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DSwede 1654 reviews

Favorite thing: Uljin is a quiet town, not frequented by many tourists, particularly non-Korean.

If you find yourself exploring this coast town, there is no tourist information booth at the bus station as you would find in nearly all other cities in Korea.

However, if you walk or take a taxi into the City Offices, there are area maps and limited tourist information available during normal business hours.

The information is in Korean, but has many photos and maps. It is enough to navigate the area.

Fondest memory: City Offices are about 1.5km north of the bus station. From the station, walk north, cross the river, then follow the signs. After the river, it will be off to your left in another 400m.

Updated Apr 21, 2009

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