KTX Service Launches on December 30
Uljin! It is no longer just a place you visit with determination-it is now a destination you go to simply to enjoy a meal.
▲Uljin, a Winter Trip Complete with Hot Springs, Sunrise, and Gastronomy
The end of the year and the beginning of a new one are always special. As the cold deepens, the criteria for travel become clearer: keep your body warm and your heart full. Uljin in North Gyeongsang Province is a year-end and New Year destination that fulfills both. From the warmth of hot springs and the grandeur of a sunrise over the East Sea to the seasonal culinary delights of the winter sea, Uljin’s winter is a perfect experience in itself.
▲Winter Relaxation Begins at Natural Hot Springs
The starting point for a winter trip to Uljin is undoubtedly Baekam Hot Spring and Deokgu Hot Spring.
Baekam Hot Spring, cherished for generations, is known for its alkaline waters that leave your skin feeling smooth, while Deokgu Hot Spring is famous as the only naturally gushing hot spring in Korea.
In particular, Deokgu Hot Spring offers a unique open-air bath experience, where you can enjoy the snowy winter scenery thanks to its spring water rising from the valley. It is the perfect choice for letting go of the year’s fatigue and welcoming the New Year.
▲Start the New Year with a Sunrise over the East Sea
After warming up in the hot springs, head to the East Sea on New Year’s morning. Uljin’s coastline is lined with famous sunrise spots. Whether at Wolsongjeong Pavilion, Mangyangjeong Pavilion, Deungisan Skywalk, or Euneo Bridge, watching the sun rise above the horizon naturally inspires hopes and resolutions for the year ahead. The crimson sea and gentle waves bring both excitement and calm, unique to the year-end and New Year season.
▲Uljin’s Winter Flavors, Only Available in This Season
No discussion of winter in Uljin is complete without mentioning its cuisine. The star of the season is undoubtedly the snow crab. With firm, sweet meat, snow crab is the pinnacle of winter delicacies.
Add to this the gomchiguk, a local favorite known as the “winter hangover soup,” and your table is complete. The spicy yet refreshing broth will make you forget the cold in an instant.
▲On December 30, Uljin Becomes Even Closer with the Launch of KTX Service
This year, there is an extra reason why a trip to Uljin at year’s end is special. The Donghae Line opened in January, and from December 30, KTX service will begin, greatly improving accessibility.
Now, you can travel to Uljin from anywhere in the country with ease, making it no longer a “distant destination.” The improved transportation is expected to be a turning point, shifting from day trips to longer stays and encouraging overnight tourism.
▲The Heart of Winter Where Warmth, Scenery, and Cuisine Meet
With the warmth of Baekam and Deokgu Hot Springs, the awe-inspiring sunrise over the East Sea, winter delicacies like snow crab and gomchiguk, and the new accessibility brought by the KTX, Uljin has everything needed for a perfect year-end and New Year trip.
As you bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new, Uljin is an ideal winter destination that offers both relaxation and a fresh start.
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