Hiking
You’ve seen them out there, kitted up in expensive“technical” clothing from hat to hiking boot, or visor-and-towel to hiking boot if they’re women. They carry walking sticks and backpacks full of soju. They are the Korean Hiker, and they are not to be trifled with. That tiny ajumma will beat you to the top of the mountain, drink several bottles of makkoli, and be back at the bottom while you’re still catching your breath. Hiking has become a highly...
Read MoreStuck in Ulsan for Chuseok?
Perhaps you’ve only just arrived in Korea, and have not yet saved your shipwons for a trip abroad, or perhaps Chuseok’s early arrival this year (it’s usually in late Sept to early Oct) threw you off, and you didn’t have a chance to book tickets. Whatever your reason, here are some suggestions of places to go in the area to make the most of your time off. Most of these are easiest to reach by car or motorcycle. For...
Read MoreThe Love Castle
When planning a trip to Gyeongju, one usually considers the famous historical sites such as Bulguksa, Seogurum or the National Musuem. But a not-to-be-missed tourist site is the Love Castle. Styled after the famous Love Museum on Jeju Island, the Love Castle provides both historical and contemporary artworks celebrating the act of love. From ancient Korean pottery and bronze through the Joseon period and on to today’s somewhat sexually repressed culture, the Love Castle presents love actually, as it...
Read MoreGetting Out of the Concrete Jungle
This time of year the call of the outdoors is strong. Getting out of the concrete jungle in which most of us live is a fine way to recharge the psychological batteries. Of course Korea’s excellent public transportation system makes it relatively easy to move around the country, but the best way to see the real beauty of Korea is to take the lesser traveled roads. And you can’t do that on a bus or train. And sometimes, even...
Read MoreWhat the Hell is the Inferno?
by Deirdre Madden It all started about 7 years ago. A bunch of waygook English teachers were sitting around, trying to come up with something fun to do for a friend’s birthday. This particular friend didn’t drink, and wasn’t much into partying in bars, but back home in Canada he’d been involved in rally racing. That’s where you and a navigator get a map and some coordinates and time limits to get from A to B to C in...
Read More12 Scenic Sights of Ulsan: Jakgwaecheon
One of the most beautiful of the 12 scenic sights of Ulsan has to be Jakgwaecheon. With the beautiful background of the Yeongnam Alps, Jakgwaecheon is a great place to relax and enjoy the fresh air. Jakgwaecheon has a long history and interesting history. Upon arriving alongside the stream, you’ll notice the writing on the smooth flowing rocks. According to the sign, sadly it is all in Korean, the words are from poetry contests and the names of the...
Read MoreBest of Ulsan – 2012 – How to Get There
Buying and servicing cars, motorcycles and bicycles categories are here. All that travel is made so much easier when you’ve got wheels of your own. Here’s what our readers decided are the best places to buy your own set of wheels and where to get them serviced. In the Bicycle Department, there is no arguing with our readers on this one, UlsanOnline.com partner OMK Bicycles wins with 100% of the votes in both the Best Bike Shop in Ulsan...
Read MoreJung Gwang Temple: A Gem in Mugeo-dong
It is that time again, Buddha’s birthday. This is a time when temples decorate themselves in celebration. You may think that you have to travel to far off places like Seoul or Busan to enjoy the festivities, but you don’t have to. Beautiful temples are located all around Ulsan and some even right inside the city! Temples like Tongdosa and Seoknamsa are popular this time of year, have you heard of Junggwangsa? This temple is located on the edge...
Read MoreBusan
By Ruan Smit South Korea’s southern ‘capital’ is definitely more relaxed than the rest of Korea, or maybe its just how I feel whenever we come here for a weekend. The summers here are hot and humid so the beaches are usually packed with groups of same colored umbrellas. There is a distinct Korean flavor to everything summer related in Busan. In winter you can expect snow two or three times but it’s not near as cold as the northern...
Read MoreThe Blossoms of Seosaenpo
Every year thousands of tourists flock to Jinhae and other well-known Cherry Blossom spots to get their best shots and stand in the beauty of this spring spectacle. The internet lights up with questions of “where is the best spot to see cherry blossoms in Korea?” Well, here is a place that you might not know about but it is definitely worth seeing and you won’t have to go far! Unless you hang out at Ulsan’s tourist info booth,...
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