Ulsan is a metropolitan city located in southeastern Korea. The city sits on the East Sea, and the Ulsan Port is one of the largest ports in Korea. A closer look at Ulsan reveals another side to this industrial city. Taehwagang National Garden, one of the 12 Sights of Ulsan, is home to more than 20 thematic gardens. Among them, Samho Bamboo Grove is an absolute must-visit site. Daewangam Park offers a spectacular view of the sea and rocks, which is even better at night.
Jangsaengpo Special Whale Culture Zone is a retro throwback to Ulsan’s past, while Jangsaengpo Whale Museum, Culture Village, and the Ulsan Port make ideal places for family trips. Ulsan is also home to what is called the “Yeongnam Alps,” which offer plenty of trails for trekking. The Yeongnam Alps showcase beautiful nature across the four seasons. In the spring, it blooms with spring flowers, while cool valleys and lush forests provide respite in the summertime. Fall is the season of silver grasses, and winter dazzles with snow-covered landscapes.
Want to go for a drive at night? Head to Ulsandaegyo Bridge. This 1,800m-long bridge connects Ulsan’s Nam-gu and Dong-gu districts. Oegosan Onggi Village is the largest village in Korea dedicated to the art of onggi (earthenware) making. It hosts the Onggi Festival every year. The Onggi Village is home to a museum and an academy, which allow you to experience this art firsthand. If you want to see the sunrise, you can head to Ganjeolgot Cape, where the sun rises the earliest in Korea. Look out to the sea from the lighthouse at Ganjeolgot Cape, put a postcard into the massive post box, and start your day renewed.
Taehwagang River, which runs through the center of Ulsan, is home to bamboo groves that have stood since the Joseon period. Ulsan’s bamboo merch is also beloved thanks to its eco-friendly and practical nature. Bamboo products tend to be durable and resistant to warping, while Bamboo’s sap helps to soothe and regenerate one’s skin.
 | TRAVEALS BAMBOO SUPERFINE TOOTHBRUSH Traveals Bamboo Superfine Toothbrush was created with the Earth and environment in mind. Rather than using plastic, this toothbrush uses fiber from “Moso bamboo,” which is said to grow more than 30cm per day. The toothbrush body is engraved with characters of migratory birds that visit the Taehwagang River in Korea, which children will love. The engravings are quite cute, so they make for good gifts.
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 | HAENGBOKBARAGI ULSAN BAMBOO SULFUR SOAP Made without any chemical additives, Ulsan Bamboo Sulfur Soap has excellent antibacterial qualities with minimal irritation. Both bamboo sap and sulfur, which make up this soap, help treat inflammation and soothe the skin. It can be used by people with sensitive skin as well as those with tight, dry skin.
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