Ganjeolgot Sunrise Festival (울산 간절곶 해맞이)

Ganjeolgot Cape in Ulsan is the first place in Korea to see the the sunrise each day, with its end point sticking out into the ocean. The cape is the site of the annual New Year’s Sunrise Festival. The festival starts at sunset on December 31 and is filled with a wide range of performances that last throughout the night. At first light, people can be seen quietly standing with their hands clasped together, making a wish on the newly born year as they watch the sun rise over the ocean.

Basic Information

Postal Code	45015
Homepage	www.ucf.or.kr
Address	189 Ganjeolgothaean-gil, Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

Usage Information

Event End Date	2025-01-01
Event Location	Ganjeolgot Cape
Event Start Date	2024-12-31
Host Organization	Ulju-gun Office
Host Contact	+82-52-980-2232
Usage Fee	Free

Detailed Description

Introduction

Ganjeolgot Cape in Ulsan is the first place in Korea to see the the sunrise each day, with its end point sticking out into the ocean. The cape is the site of the annual New Year’s Sunrise Festival. The festival starts at sunset on December 31 and is filled with a wide range of performances that last throughout the night. At first light, people can be seen quietly standing with their hands clasped together, making a wish on the newly born year as they watch the sun rise over the ocean.