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Ganjeolgot Lighthouse (간절곶)

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Ganjeolgot Lighthouse

Ganjeolgot Lighthouse is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

ROOTIconic stop curated by Korea Tourism OrganizationEnglish-friendly
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Why go

The sunrise along the East Coast can be viewed earliest at Cape Ganjeolgot in Daesong-ri, Uljin-gun. The breathtaking view of the sunrise can be seen a minute earlier than Cape Homigot in Yeongilman Bay and five minutes earlier than Jeongdongjin in Gangneung. Cape Ganjeolgot is in the spotlight as a new tourist attraction along with Jinha Beach and Seosaengpo Japanese Fortress. The lighthouse is located 20 minutes away from the entrance to Ulsan Nambu Beltway.◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - TV series"Kokdu: Season of Deity"This is the place where Jin-woo, after being possessed by Kokdu, an underworld god, bickers with Gye-jeol and her diagnosis of amnesia. As one of the most famous tourist sites on the eastern coast of Korea, Ganjeolgot Cape impresses with the green meadows, the blue sea, and the 5 m-tall Hope Mailbox. Official location: 39-2 Ganjeolgot 1-gil, Ulju-gun, Ulsan. Visiting hours: Open 24 hr. Closure information: N/A (Open all year round). Parking: Available. Information contact: +82-52-204-0331. Plan this visit using the official information above as the baseline. Operating hours, admission conditions, programs, access rules, and parking arrangements can change after this review, so confirm the latest notice on the linked official website before departure. This is especially important when a visit depends on a particular exhibition, guided program, seasonal activity, reservation, or accessibility service. Ganjeolgot Lighthouse (간절곶) is presented here as a destination rather than as a commercial listing. The description focuses on the setting and visitor experience documented by the Korea Tourism Organization. Respect residential, religious, ecological, and cultural-property rules where they apply, and use the official contact for questions that affect access or safety.

Quick highlights

  • Lighthouse at Ganjeolgot — easternmost point of mainland South Korea
  • Traditionally claims the country's earliest mainland sunrise
  • Slender white tower at the headland's tip
  • Public park with viewing platform and red-postbox landmark
  • Major New Year sunrise gathering on January 1

Practical tips

Parking: Available. These details come from the Korea Tourism Organization and can change — confirm parking, age conditions, and program availability on the official channel before you visit.

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FAQ

Where is Ganjeolgot Lighthouse located?

39-2 Ganjeolgot 1-gil, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

What are Ganjeolgot Lighthouse's opening hours?

Opening hours: Open 24 hr Hours come from the Korea Tourism Organization and can change by season or holiday — check the official channel before you visit.