Jinha Beach (진하 해수욕장)
Jinha Beach, located in Jinha-ri, Ulju-gun, in the southern part of Ulsan, is the best beach in Ulsan. Follow the National Highway 31, which runs close to the coast, and Ganjeolgot Lighthouse will come into view with Jinha Beach spreading out beyond. Jinha Beach has a relaxing atmosphere and gentle waves due to its geographical location situated to the north from the East Sea’s raging ocean currents. The 1-kilometer-long beach extends over 40 meters in x_width and can accommodate over 50,000 people per day, making it full of vacationers from all over the country.
It is a great place to visit with family as it has beautiful islands, pine forests, and shallow waters. In addition, Jinha Beach is regarded to have the cleanest water in Korea and it’s only 20 minutes’ drive away from Ulsan and 40 minutes from Busan. The area around the beach and Ganjeolgot Lighthouse is also a popular fishing spot, so there is a constant flow of tourists on weekends throughout the year.
Also near Jinha Beach is Myeongseongyo Bridge, a popular night attraction in Ulsan The lights on the bridge and nearby streets are bright and beautiful at night, decorating the night sea.
(Credit: Ulju Tourism website)
