Gangdong Hwaam Columnar Joints

On Ulsan's Hwaam coast, basalt cooled roughly 20 million years ago into striking columns, including flower-like cross sections and horizontal formations.

Address: 952-1, Sanha-dong, Buk-gu, Ulsan, South Korea (강동화암 주상절리)
Hours: Outdoor geological site; fixed opening hours not confirmed on the official detail page. Check weather and site restrictions.

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울산광역시 관광포털Ulsan's Hwaam Columnar Joints: Looking for Flowers in StoneOpen the official source for visit details. This is not an on-site photograph.

Why it matters now

Ulsan's official attraction page confirms the location and geological features. Check waves, wind, steps and any site restrictions before visiting.

Why go

Compare the angles and shapes of the rock columns and discover an unusual part of Korea's East Sea geology. Keep to safe viewpoints near slippery coastal rocks.

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Getting thereFind directions on NAVER Map ↗952-1, Sanha-dong, Buk-gu, Ulsan, South Korea (강동화암 주상절리)

Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →Outdoor geological site; fixed opening hours not confirmed on the official detail page. Check weather and site restrictions.

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