Ganjeolgot Cape
간절곶
One of the first places on the Korean mainland to see the New Year's sunrise. Lighthouse, giant mailbox, and sculptures on the seaside grass slopes make it a great spot for walking and photos.
Ganjeolgot Cape lies on the southeast coast of Ulju County. It is known as one of Korea's top spots to see the New Year's sunrise, alongside Homigot in Pohang, and hosts a sunrise celebration on New Year's Day. The grassy slopes feature the Ganjeolgot Lighthouse, a mailbox about 5 meters tall that you can actually use to send postcards, and sculptures including a mother and child. There are also seaside windmills and cafés. Admission is free, and it is open all day. It is about 40 minutes by car from central Ulsan, or about an hour by bus. You can combine it with a visit to nearby Jinha Beach.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Jinha Beach & Myeongseondo
- Oegosan Onggi Village
- Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village
- Ulsan Bridge Observatory
- Daewangam Park
- Ulsan Grand Park
- Taehwagang National Garden & Simnidaebat
- Jujeon Mongdol Beach