Islands of Beauty and Mystery Ulleungdo & Dokdo Ulleung County

※ If you are using the Pohang Ferry Terminal, a terminal fee of ₩1,500 will be added to your fare. ※ Pohang and Mukho ferry terminal parking lots are paid parking lots. ※ Cars may be loaded onto the Sunflower Ferry.

Notices  Schedules may vary by season. Please contact ferry companies directly for details.  Ferries to Dokdo may be cancelled if there are not enough passengers.

Date of Publication: July 2011

※ Bus schedules may vary by season. Please contact bus companies directly for details.

 Dokdo

Pride of the Country Natural Monument No. 336 – Dokdo National Natural Reserve

 Hiking / Climbing

Located at 986.7m above sea level, “Seonginbong” (Saint’s Peak) gets its name from the majestic, primeval forest of beech and linden trees at its summit—a forest so treasured that it has been designated Natural Monument No. 189.

* Hiking (Seonginbong)

 Daewon Temple Course (Hiking time: 4 hours, 40 minutes) Daewonsa (Temple) → Palgakjeong (Octagonal Pavilion) → Seonginbong (Saint’s Peak) → Sinryeongsu (Mineral Water Fountain) → Nari Basin

1  KBS Relay Station Course (Hiking time: 4 hours, 20 minutes) KBS Relay Station → Palgakjeong (Octagonal Pavilion) → Seonginbong (Saint’s Peak) → Sinryeongsu (Mineral Water Fountain) → Nari Basin

 Anpyeongjeon (Field) Course (Hiking time: 4 hours) Sadong (Anpyeongjeon) → Baram Lighthouse → Seonginbong (Saint’s Peak) → Sinryeongsu (Mineral Water Fountain) → Nari Basin

 Trekking (Hiking이랑 Trekking 무슨 차이 있어요?)

Ulleung Dullegil Road gives travelers the chance to experience the pristine natural wonders, history, and legends of Usanguk (former name of Ulleungdo). Visitors can explore the local ecology by following the course from Naesujeon to Seokpo Observatory, or add a cultural element to their nature journey by following the course that starts at Namyang Port, passes through Yet-taeharyeong-gil (Old Taeharyeong Path), and ends at Taeha-ri Gwangseomyeong Gakseokmun (Rock Inscription).

* Courses developed by the Korea Green Promotion Agency ‘Green Support Fund Project.’

 Mysterious Scenes of Ulleungdo

Mother Nature’s masterpieces are on display all around the island, from the island’s rich forests to its indigo sea. Ulleungdo is a mystic island that is seemingly frozen in time, preserving a raw beauty that has remained almost untouched since the beginning of time.

1 Night view of Dodong Port, as seen from Manghyangbong Peak 2 Jeodong Port, as seen from the Naesujeon Observatory 3 Tonggumi Village: Tonggumi (meaning ‘Turtle Barrel’), gets its name from the rock at the village entrance that resembles a crawling sea turtle. Geobuk Bawui (Turtle Rock) is a main tourist attraction. 4 Buk-myeon Coast, as seen from Daepunggam: Famous as one of the ten fantastic scenes of Korea, as designated by ‘San’ (Mountain), a monthly magazine. 5 Hyeonpo Port: Called ‘Hyeonpo’ (Black Port) because of the black tinge of the waters when cast in shadow, the port is the site of production of “deep ocean drinking water,” collected from depths of 1,500m.

2 6 Night view of Buk-myeon 7 Aerial view of Ulleungdo 8 Gongam Bawi (Elephant Rock): Called ‘Elephant Rock’ because of its shape, this columnar joint rock also resembles split logs piled up high in the ocean. 9 Samseonam (Three Angels Rock): The rock not only appears in the folktale ‘Legend of Three Angels,’ but is also one of the top three coastal views of Ulleungdo. 10 Gwaneumdo: An isle attached to Ulleungdo, it is said that those who drink from the water running from the ceiling between the grottos facing the coast will enjoy a long life free from illness.

 Leisure Sports

The natural terrain of Ulleungdo makes it a prime location for enjoying various leisure sports.

 Sea Fishing  Fish: Sea perch, black porgy, large scale black fish, red sea bream, yellowtail, mackerel, squid  Fishing Spots: Dodong (Haengnam) Lighthouse Fishing Hole, Jeodong Chotdaebawui (Candle Rock), Tonggumi (Geobukbawui, Gajaegul) Fishing Hole, Taeha Daepunggam Fishing Hole, Bukjeobawui, Jukdo, Gwaneumdo, etc.

 Skin-Scuba Diving Visibility of 20-30m is maintained all year round in the seabed, giving visitors a chance to appreciate the underwater allure of Ulleungdo, considered the best diving spot in Korea. Since the tide is strong and the waters are deep, visitors must be guided by local divers and/or be able to sufficiently assess conditions before making their dive.

 Artificial Rock Climbing Wall  Scale: 179.5㎡ (Height: 12 m / Width: 9m)  Climbing assistance ☎ (054)791-0660

 MTB  The mountain biking course of Ulleungdo is 70km in total length and is comprised of a two- lane, paved coastal road (44.2km) and a single track section (Naesujeon to Seokpo) that runs through the forest. The coastal road over the hillsides and towards the ocean is not an easy course, but those who make the journey will find themselves rewarded for their efforts by series of breathtaking scenes.

3  Suggested Courses 1. Dodong – Naesujeon Hill (6km), wide-open views of the great sea. 2. Naesujeon– Old Passage of Seokpo (4.4km), path through the virgin forest. 3. Nari Basin – Sinryeongsu (2km), for a deep breath of the crisp forest air. 4. Cheonbu – Dodong (33km), a scenic, but challenging course up and down the hills.  Contact: Ulleung MTB ☎ 010-6655-8532

 Tourist Attractions

1 Haengnam Shore Walkway: Shore walkway that starts from Dodong Port and winds along the coastal cliffs to Jeodong Chotdaebawui (Candle Rock). Approx. 2hr roundtrip. 2 Dokdo Observatory Cable Car: Ride the cable car to the top of Mahyangbong Peak to enjoy the view of Dodong Port and, on clear days, Dokdo Island. ☎ (054)791-6420 3 Dokdo Museum: Korea’s first ‘territory museum.’ ☎ (054)790-6432 4 Bongrae Waterfall: A three-tiered waterfall, 25m in height, with a daily volume of 3,000 tons of water. ☎ (054)790-6422 5 Naesujeon Sunrise Observatory: Hilltop observatory some 440m above sea level from which visitors can appreciate Jeodong Eohwa (Fishermen’s Fire). 6 Botanical Garden ☎ (054)790-6482 7 Manmulsang (General) Observatory 8 Taeha Hyangmok Tour Monorail: Tourist monorail with the steepest slope in Korea. Measuring a total length of 304m, it takes about 6min to get to the top. ☎ (054)790-6631 9 Yelimwon: Korea’s first character sculpture park. Includes stone, bonsai, etc. ☎ (054)791-9922 10 Nari Basin: The only basin on Ulleungdo, it is home to cultural assets such as Tumakjip (traditional log house) and Neowajip (shingle-roofed house). 11 Seokpo Sunrise Sunset Observatory: Location of the Japanese watchtower during the Russo- Japanese Wars. From the observatory one can see all three scenic views of Ulleungdo. 12 Jukdo: The largest isle off of Ulleungdo, located 20min from Dodong Port. Famous for its picturesque trail and observatory. ☎ (054)791-4468

 Cultural Assets

Ulleungdo has a long history and is home to eleven national cultural assets and seven provincial cultural assets. The island is a treasure trove of natural and cultural wonders.

4  Culture Festivals

 Snow Festival  Date: January of every year  Contents: Tobogganing, Sledding, National Mountain Skiing Competition, etc.  Ulleung County Festival Committee  Ulleung County Office ☎ (054)790-6374

 Wild Edible Greens Festival  Date: April and May of every year  Contents: Wild Edible Greens Collecting Experience, Deodeok Collecting Experience, Mugwort Rice Cake Making Experience, etc.  Ulleung County Festival Committee  Ulleung County Office ☎ (054)790-6374

 Squid Festival  Date: August of every year  Contents: Catching Squid with Your Bare Hands, Pumpkin Taffy Stretch, Sea Loach Catch, Mongdol Piling on the Beach, Squid Boat Experience, Squid Cooking Contest, Squid Marathon, Walking the Path of the Ancients, etc.  Ulleung County Festival Committee  Ulleung County Office ☎ (054)790-6374

 Usan Culture Festival  Date: September - October of every year  Contents: Beautiful Boy and Girl Contest, Ulleungdo Traditional Culture Experience  Ulleung Culture Center ☎ (054)791-0245

 Local Specialties / Products

Specialties of Ulleungdo are bursting with fresh flavors straight from the heart of nature. Squid and pumpkin taffy (addicting as they are delicious), juniper products (with a subtle, soothing scent), and various wild edible greens (with excellent nutritional value rivaling those of medicinal herbs) are all local products that are sure to further engrain the precious memory of Ulleungdo on your heart and mind.

5 Local Specialties and How to Order them http://www.invil.com/village/hwangtogumi/  Hwangto Gumi Village, Ulleungdo, Gyeongsangbuk-do ☎ (054) 790-6310 Weekdays: 09:00-18:00 8, Taeha-2(i)-gil, Seo-myeon, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea

 Local Food of Ulleungdo

Much like the island itself, the local dishes of Ulleungdo are robust and chockfull of natural goodness.

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Ulleungdo

 History 512 In the 13th year of the reign of King Jijeung (Silla Dynasty), General Isabu conquered the island (then called Usanguk). First historical record of the island. 1417 Government official In-woo Kim was dispatched to Ulleungdo in the 17th year of King Taejong (Joseon Dynasty) to bring residents to the mainland. 1693 Diplomatic dispute between Joseon and Japan due to the conflict between Yong-bok Ahn and his party and Japanese fishermen. Occurred in the 19th year of King Sukjong (Joseon Dynasty) and marked Yong-bok Ahn’s first trip to Japan. 1696 Yong-bok Ahn visited Japan for the second time (22nd year of King Sukjong of the Joseon Dynasty) to settle the dispute with the governor of Hoki Province, Japan. Japanese governor acknowledged Ulleungdo as Joseon territory (Korea). 1900 Name of the island was changed from Usanguk to Ulleungdo Uldo-gun under the jurisdiction of Gangwon-do (4th year of Emperor Gwangmu/Gojong of the Korean Empire). 1949 Redistricted as Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do after the establishment of local government. 2000 Dokdo redistricted as Dokdo-ri, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

 General Information

*Location East Longitude: 130˚54′ / North Latitude: 37˚29′

6 Only group of islands in the East Sea. Closest point to the island on the mainland: Jukbyeon-myeon, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, 130㎞

*Area 72.82㎢ (E/W diameter: 10㎞ / N/S diameter: 9.5㎞ / Circumference: 56.5㎞)

*Features Three nothingness: thieves, pollution, snakes Five jewels: junipers, wind, beauty, water, stones

Dokdo

Usando → Sambongdo → Gajido → Dokdo 512 1470 1794 1881

* Location East Longitude: 131˚52′ / North Latitude: 37˚14′ / 1 - 96, Dokdo-ri, Ulleung-eup 87.4㎞ to Ulleung, 262㎞ to Pohang ※ Closest point in Japan: Okido Prefecture, 157.5㎞

* Area 187.554㎢ (Dongdo: 73,297㎡ / Seodo: 88,740㎡ / Affiliated isles: 25,517㎡) Affiliated isles: Dongdo, Seodo, and 89 others Shortest distance between Dongdo and Seodo: 151m

* Geographical Features Dokdo was formed by a volcanic eruption during the Cenozoic Era. Originally a single island, over the course of many years, the weather and waves carved the island into the shape we see today.

* Drinking Water Water supplied using desalination facilities (1,500 liters of drinking water produced each day).

7 * Major Facilities  Dongdo: 1 manned lighthouse, 1 guard post, 9 barracks, 610m of hiking trails, 80m of dock facilities (can accommodate ships of up to 500tons)  Seodo: Resident lodgings (4 floors, 353.7㎡), 510m of hiking trails, cistern, berth

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Basic Tour Courses by Length Ulleung County Office Tourism Information www.ulleung.go.kr/tour Journey to Ulleungdo! Experience a Feast for Your Eyes & Taste Buds!

Ulleungdo Tour

 2 Days, 1 Night Course Day 1: Arrival → Naesujeon Sunrise Observatory → Bongrae Waterfall → Mineral Spring Park → Night View of Dodong and Jeodong ports Day 2: Dodong → Inland Tour or Maritime Tour → Shore Walkway → Departure

 3 Days, 2 Nights Course Day 1: Arrival → Naesujeon Sunrise Observatory → Bongrae Waterfall → Mineral Spring Park → Night View of Dodong and Jeodong Ports Day 2: Dodong → Inland Tour → Yelimwon (Park), Seongbul Temple → Nari Basin → Hiking to Seonginbong → Dodong Day 3: Shore Walkway → Maritime Tour → Tour of Dodong → Departure

Dokdo Tour

 2 Days, 1 Night Course Day 1: Arrival → Inland Tour → Mineral Spring Park Day 2: Dodong → Dokdo Tour → Shore Walkway → Departure

8  3 Days and 2 Nights Course Day 1: Arrival → Inland Tour → Night View of Dodong Port Day 2: Dodong → Maritime Tour → Dokdo Tour Day 3: Dodong → Mineral Spring Park → Shore Walkway → Departure

 Inland Tour Enjoy the fantastic views of the island while traveling comfortably by tour bus, taxi, or rental car. (Fare: Tour Bus - A Course: 18,000 a person / B Course: 13,000 a person) Time required: 3-4 hrs

 Course A: Dodong ↔ Sadong ↔ Tonggumi ↔ Namyang ↔ Taeha ↔ Hyeonpo ↔ Cheonbu ↔ Nari Basin  Course B: Dodong ↔ Jeodong ↔ Bongrae Waterfall ↔ Naesujeon Sunrise Observatory * For taxi and rental car fares, please refer to the Transportation Section.

 Marine Tour Sail around the island on a ferry and see the coastal beauty from a unique vantage point! (Fare: Ferry 25,000 a person / Jukdo 15,000 a person) Time Required: 1-2 hrs

 Maritime Course ┌→ Dodong ↔ Sadong ↔ Tonggumi ↔ Namyang ↔ Guam ↔ Taeha ↔ Hyeonpo →┐ └→Jeodong ↔ Jukdo ↔ Gwaneumdo ↔ Samseonam ↔ Cheonbu ↔ Chusan → Gongam →┘  Jukdo Course: Dodong ↔ Jukdo  Hours of Operation: 09:00-16:00 (irregular intervals)  Contact: Ferry Association ☎ (054) 791-4468, 791-4488 ※ Schedule is subject to change according to weather conditions.

Guided Tour by a Culture Tourism Commentator

A culture tourism commentator is a volunteer working as a tour guide to help make the tour of Ulleungdo more meaningful and substantial.

Guided tours with a culture tourism commentator are available at the following locations.

9 Location Hours Days Taeha Hyangmok Monorail 10:00-16:30 Thursday - Saturday Ulleungdo Bus Tour At all times Monday - Sunday

 For inquiries about guided tours of Ulleungdo, please contact the Ulleung County Office Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism ☎ (054) 790-6396.

Honorary Citizenship Card of Dokdo, Ulleung-gun

 Elligibility: Visitors to Dokdo or those who took a tour of Dokdo  Application Period: Within 60 days after visiting Dokdo  Fee: Free (Applicant must pay citizenship card postage.)  Application Method: Online  Visit the Ulleung County homepage (http://www.ulleung.go.kr), the official honorary citizenship homepage (http://dokdo.ulleung.go.kr, http://intodokdo.go.kr), or contact the Ulleung County Dokdo Management Office (☎ 054-790-6641).  Enter your personal information (name, date of birth, and phone number) before embarkation to receive your honorary citizenship card.

Beautiful and Mysterious Island

Scan the QR code to view the PR video for Ulleungdo and Dokdo provided by Ulleung Grand Digital Cultural Exhibition. Or, search “Ulleung Grand Digital Cultural Exhibition” at www.naver.com. http://ulleung.grandculture.net.

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