Ulsan is a separate city north of Busan. Two of its coastal sights, Daewangam Park and Ganjeolgot Cape, are good stops for sea views. This guide gives the hours and closing days we could verify, and it is clear about what we could not: the transit route from Busan, and how to link the two sights in one day.
Every fact comes from a named source. We checked them on 1 October 2026.
Daewangam Park (대왕암공원), Dong-gu
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) says Daewangam Park is a seaside park on the east coast. It has a walking trail through pine forest and trees such as cherry, magnolia and camellia. It sits at the southeastern tip facing the East Sea, with a lighthouse that serves as a marker for boats. The park is also home to Daewangam Rock, which KTO says looks like a dragon rising into the sky. An iron bridge connects the rock to the mainland, and there is an observation tower.
The address is 95 Deungdae-ro, Dong-gu, Ulsan. KTO lists the park as open 24 hours all year, with parking available. The phone number is +82-52-209-3738.
The suspension bridge
KTO says the Daewangam Park Suspension Bridge is the first suspension bridge in Ulsan. It is 303 meters long and joins the Hatgaebi and Surubang coastal trails. KTO says it has no intermediate supports and that its span is currently the longest among suspension bridges in Korea. We have not checked that claim ourselves.
- Hours: 09:00 to 18:00, last admission 17:40.
- Closed: The second Tuesday of each month.
- Parking: Available.
The bridge has different hours from the park, so do not plan to cross it after 17:40. KTO’s listing gives no price, so we cannot say if there is a fee. Check on site.
Ganjeolgot Cape (간절곶), Ulju-gun
KTO says Ganjeolgot is the place to see the earliest sunrise along the East Coast. Its text says the sunrise here is seen about a minute before Homigot and five minutes before Jeongdongjin in Gangneung. KTO’s English text is inconsistent about the exact location, so we only quote the comparison and have not checked the minutes.
KTO describes green meadows, the blue sea and a 5-meter-tall Hope Mailbox. The address is 39-2 Ganjeolgot 1-gil, Ulju-gun, Ulsan. KTO lists the cape as open 24 hours all year with parking available. The information number is +82-52-204-0331.
Somang-gil (간절곶 소망길)
KTO describes Somang-gil as a coastal path along Ganjeolgot Beach. It stretches 10 kilometers from the entrance of Jinha Myeongseongyo Bridge to Sinam Port, with five themed courses. KTO also mentions the lighthouse, listed as one of the “Sixteen Scenic Lighthouses”, and a large-winged windmill. The path is open 24 hours, with an information number of +82-52-204-0351 to 0354.
Doing Both in One Day: What We Could Not Confirm
The two sights are about 16 kilometers apart in a straight line (our estimate from KTO coordinates), which is not a walking distance. We did not verify a bus or taxi route between them, nor from Busan to either one. Before you go, check these in a map app:
- How you will get from Busan to Ulsan, and the travel time.
- How you will get between Daewangam and Ganjeolgot.
- The last return bus or train.
If you can only do one, Daewangam Park suits a walk with a bridge crossing. Ganjeolgot suits an early morning visit if you want the sunrise. This is our opinion, not a sourced fact.
First-Timer Tips
- Check the bridge’s second-Tuesday closing day.
- The bridge closes at 18:00 and the last admission is 17:40, while the park is open all day.
- Bring a layer. Coastal wind can be strong. This is general advice and not from a source.
FAQ
Is Ulsan in Busan? No, it is a separate city north of Busan.
Is the bridge open every day? No. It is closed on the second Tuesday of each month.
What time does the bridge close? 18:00, with last admission at 17:40.
Do I need to pay? KTO’s listings give no admission price for the park, bridge, cape or path. We could not confirm whether the bridge charges a fee.
What We Could Not Confirm
- Transit routes from Busan, and between the two sights.
- Any entrance fee for the suspension bridge.
- Sunrise times for your date.
Related guides
- Busan Metro for Visitors
- Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Busan
- Oryukdo Skywalk and Igidae Trail in Busan
- Tongdosa Temple Day Trip From Busan
We post short first-timer guides on Instagram too: @rolo.koreaguide.
Sources
Checked on 1 Oct 2026.
- Korea Tourism Organization, TourAPI (English service): Daewangam Park (content ID 2014195), Daewangam Park Suspension Bridge (2990054), Ganjeolgot Lighthouse (264558), Cape Ganjeolgot Somang-gil (3103119). Photographs from these listings: Daewangam and Hope Mailbox images KOGL Type 1, lighthouse and Somang-gil images KOGL Type 3 (used unaltered).
- Distance between the two sights: straight-line calculation from KTO coordinates, not a route.
