Ulleungdo

Ulleungdo is an island to the east of the Korean peninsula, part of North Gyeongsang province in South Korea.

Ulleungdo Halal Travel Guide

Ulleung island from above - Satellite image of Ulleungdo

Travel as a Muslim to Ulleungdo

Ulleungdo does not yet have an airport, so access is only feasible by ferries, operated by Dae-A Express and Seaspovill. Your port choices are Gangneung and Mukho in Gangwon, Pohang in North Gyeongsang. The Mukho Ferry Terminal is in the city of Donghae. There are one or two boats a day. The fare for the Gangneung ferries "Sea Star" is ₩48,000 each way and the other ferries being slightly more expensive.

Route	Ferry	Departure from Origin	Departure from Ulleungdo	Travel Time	Fare
Donghae - Mukho harbor to Ulleungdo	Ocean Flower	10:00	17:30	2 hours 20 minutes	₩51,000
Donghae - Mukho harbor to Ulleungdo	Sea Flower	09:00	16:00	3 hours	₩51,000
Pohang to Ulleungdo	Sunday Flower	09:40	14:40	3 hours	₩58,000 How to get around in Ulleungdo Ulleungdo_View - Ulleungdo_View.jpg There are local mini-buses that carry about a dozen passengers at a time. They depart from Dodong Port and the administrative area of the island and then split into different routes; one goes up to the north side while another runs into the center and the other takes to the south. There is a bus between Dodong-ri to Jeodong-ri every 30 minutes. For the latest timetable tourist information should have the most up-to-date schedule. As of November 2011 and the basic fare is ₩1,000 to travel between Dodong and Jeodong. All other fares are ₩1,500. Bear in mind that buses do stop running a lot earlier than on the mainland (last buses depart before 20:00), as it is difficult to get a taxi at night unless you are in Dodong or Jeodong. Since convenient transportation is scarce, taxis may be an excellent option to get around the island. You can catch them at the Dodong Port when you get off the boat. A taxi ride around the island should cost you around ₩80,000 to ₩90,000 a day. There is also the option to rent a vehicle although knowing someone who speaks the language would be a big plus. What to see in Ulleungdo Ullengdo 20081114 - A November view from a high place Rich in tourist attractions, Ulleungdo will not leave you wanting for things to see. Nari 'Bunji' Basin - GPS: north of Seonginbong A caldera basin and the largest flat area on the island. Residents earn their income by cultivating medicinal plants. Bongnae Falls - GPS: - 25 metres high, it is the only source of soft-drinking water for the island. Next to it is Punghyeol, natural air vents that blow cool subterranean air. Jugam Mongdol Beach - GPS: - There are no sandy beaches at Ulleungdo but this beach boasts of the clearest waters and the most incredible scenic views. It should take a little over an hour to get from the port. Dokdo Museum - GPS: - In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the independence of Korea it was built in 1995. It holds ancient documents recording the history of Dokdo. Songgot-bong - GPS: near the Chusan Harbor on the north shore A mountain whose steep cliffs rise from the water. From here you can also spot the interesting rock cropping sticking out from the ocean, Gongam. What to do in Ulleungdo Tours - GPS: - Ferry and bus lal-tours/ tours are available. The bus tour costs around ₩15,000 and last about 4 hours. But the timetables vary depending on the company. Contact Ulleungdo Tourism at +82 54-791-0066 for more information. The high speed ferry takes about 2 hours to go around the island. There are two to four rides daily. For the exact times contact the Ferry Association at +82 54-791-4477. Yaksu Park - GPS: - Directly translated, 'yak' means medicine and 'su' means water. The mineral spring is supposed to have healing properties. It is a short 10 minutes walk from the ferry terminal and is also where you can find the Dokdo Museum and ride the cable car. Cable vehicle ride - GPS: - This is a must-do activity. From the vehicle you can get a panoramic view of the island. It goes up to the nearby Manghyang Peak and on a clear day, you can see Dokdo. Seonginbong - GPS: - The large mountain in the middle of the island. At the foot lies rare plants found only there. It is a good 5 to 6 hour (coming and going) hike from Dodong-ri or a similar 5 hour hike back to the Nari 'Bunji' Basin. Dodong Lighthouse - also called the Haengnam lighthouse | - GPS: north of the Dodong Port - On a clear day you can see Dokdo from the top. You can obtain a leisurely one hour walk up a staircase from the ferry terminal. Dokdo Observation Platform | - GPS: - Here you'll get a great view of Dodong from above, and the southern parts of the island. The island of Dokdo is also visible on a clear day. You can see the platform when you arrive at Dodong harbor. To get here, take the cable vehicle (₩7,000 return) from the Dokdo Museum. Halal Restaurants in Ulleungdo Ulleungdo_Squid - Squid drying on Ulleungdo Some of the food items that are unique to the island are honghap bap, seasoned Rice with mussels; sanchae bibimbap, Rice mixed with sprouts and roots found natively'; yakso bulgogi, barbequed beef that was raised on herbs and vegetables growing on the island. Other food items special to Ulleungdo include the cuttlefish and the hobak yeott (squash candy). Most of the restaurants in Dodong-ri are clustered in the same small area. It is a couple of minutes passed the information center then on the straight road towards Jeodong-ri. Here are two that serve the specialty dishes at decent prices. Ulleung Yakso Sutbul Garden - ☎ +82 54-791-0990 | Opening Hours: 08:00 to midnight in the peak season ₩6,000 to ₩15,000 Offers yakso bulgogi and honghap bab. - 99 Sikdang ☎ +82 54-791-2287 - ₩9,000 to ₩14,000 Here you will find ojing-eo bulgogi (spicy grilled squid mixed with veggies) and another island specialty, taggaebibap (shellfish with rice). eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Ulleungdo Ulleungdo - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Ulleungdo, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Ulleungdo. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Ulleungdo and its surrounding regions. 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For further details please email us at realestate@ehalal.io Muslim Friendly Hotels The island is strewn with different types of housing for tourists. You'll have motels, minbaks or pension houses that rent out equipped rooms, tourist hotels, etc. Dodong Port is where everything meets; this is the end and starting point for the transport vehicles. If you're looking for something cheaper, you could try camping for free at Naessujeon and Sadong-ri. There are toilets and showers at both places. To get to the camping area at Sadong-ri, ask for a taxi ride to Dong-A Resort in Sadong and walk down to the water from there.You can easily taxi, hitch or walk back to Dodong from the camping area in Sadong. It's about a 45 minutes walk. Ulleung Marina Tourist Hotel - GPS: About 10 minutes out of Dodong, in the mountainside. ☎ +82 54-791-0020 +₩70,000 Chusan Ilga Pension - GPS: Right below Mt. Songgotsan in Chusan-ri, Buk-myeon and the other side of Dodong-ri. It's between two steep mountain faces on a cliff overlooking the ocean and a great view of the Elephant Rock. ☎ +82 54-791-7788 +₩60,000 Seonginbong Motel - GPS: Right by the marina at Dodong ☎ +82 54-791-2677 +₩40,000 - Telecommunications in Ulleungdo For more information on all of these sites, you can contact the Ulleung Tourist Office at +82 54-790-6465. Operators should be able to communicate in English as well. If not and there's always the trusty +82-54-1330 that have operators speaking English, Japanese and Chinese. News & References Ulleungdo Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Ulleungdo The hotly disputed islets of Dokdo can be visited from Ulleungdo. Copyright 2015 - 2024. All Rights reserved by eHalal Group Co., Ltd. To Advertise or sponsor this Travel Guide, please visit our Media Kit and Advertising Rates.