Official / Local Name두동면
Region / ProvinceUlsan (Ulju-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.6597°N, 129.2115°E · 182 m
Overview
Dudong-myeon (두동면) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Ulju-gun, Ulsan (35.6597°N, 129.2115°E, elevation 182 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 두동면 (Dudong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Ulsan · Ulju-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 182 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mohwa Station (모화역) (11.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Gongbuam (공부암) (3.5 km) · Cheonbulsa (천불사) (4.0 km) · Euneuram (은을암) (4.3 km) · Norumokgogae (노루목고개) (1.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Heojeokgi (허적기) (0.7 km), Yangjimal (양지말) (0.9 km), Jungni (중리) (1.0 km), Daemil (대밀) (1.1 km), Chŭngsal-li (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Duseo-myeon (두서면) (6.2 km) · Beomseo-eup (범서읍) (8.0 km) · Ulsan (울산) (10.3 km) · Naenam-myeon (내남면) (10.4 km) · Nongso-dong (농소3동) (10.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mohwa Station (모화역) (11.2 km). KTX/SRT to Ulsan (Tongdosa) Station (2h 10m from Seoul, 20m from Busan); Donghae Line commuter train from Busan. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "두동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Gongbuam (공부암) (3.5 km) — Dudong-myeon (두동면)
- Cheonbulsa (천불사) (4.0 km) — Dudong-myeon (두동면)
- Euneuram (은을암) (4.3 km) — Dudong-myeon (두동면)
- Norumokgogae (노루목고개) (1.9 km) — Dudong-myeon (두동면)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Hearty regional 국밥 (Gukbap rice soup) and handmade 칼국수 (Kalguksu knife-cut noodles) simmered with anchovy, radish, and seasonal greens from Ulsan.
- Charcoal-grilled local pork belly (Samgyeopsal), marinated short ribs (Galbi), and savory 해물파전 (scallion and seafood pancakes) served at family-run 식당 (Sikdang, ₩9,000–₩16,000).
- Earthenware-aged 된장 (Doenjang soybean paste) and 고추장 (Gochujang), sun-dried regional produce, traditional 한과 (Hangwa rice sweets), and local brewery 생막걸리 (unpasteurized draft Makgeolli).
- Locals gather for weekday 백반 (Baekban home-style lunch sets, ₩9,000–₩12,000) where every table receives 6–10 complimentary refillable banchan side dishes, and browse the traditional 5-day market (오일장) for seasonal harvest specialties. Across Dudong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Ulju-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Yeongnam Alps Silver Grass). Ulsan → · 3,651 All Cities →