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Known for [[cuttlefish]], [[ | A beautiful, rocky island in [[South Korea]]. Many fresh and high-quality meats, fish, and vegetables. Known particularly for [[cuttlefish]], [[더덕]], and other mountain herbs. About 28 square miles. Highest peak is about 3,000 feet. Takes about 5 hours by boat from the mainland. | ||
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* Snakes | * Snakes | ||
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Pictures from my October 2010 trip there: | |||
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/eekim/sets/72157625128068415/ Arrival] | |||
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/eekim/sets/72157625302139922/ Day 1] | |||
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/eekim/sets/72157625187425301/ Day 2] | |||
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/eekim/sets/72157625190183961/ Back to Pohang] | |||
== Getting There == | |||
To get there, you need to take a ferry from [[Mukho]] (shortest) or [[Pohang]]. | |||
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== Squid == | |||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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* [http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264149 Official Korean tourism site] | * [http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264149 Official Korean tourism site] | ||
* [[Wikipedia:Ulleungdo]] | * [[Wikipedia:Ulleungdo]] | ||
* [[WikiTravel:Ulleungdo]] | |||
* [http://rokdrop.com/2009/05/11/places-in-korea-ulleungdo-island-part-1/ Five-part blog series] | * [http://rokdrop.com/2009/05/11/places-in-korea-ulleungdo-island-part-1/ Five-part blog series] | ||
* [http://iguide.travel/Ulleungdo Ulleungdo Travel Guide] | * [http://iguide.travel/Ulleungdo Ulleungdo Travel Guide] | ||
* [http://www.bukisa.com/articles/234737_travel-destinations-ulleungdo-south-korea Bukisa article] | * [http://www.bukisa.com/articles/234737_travel-destinations-ulleungdo-south-korea Bukisa article] | ||
* [http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/korud.htm Lighthouses] | * [http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/korud.htm Lighthouses] |
Latest revision as of 03:25, 14 September 2021
A beautiful, rocky island in South Korea. Many fresh and high-quality meats, fish, and vegetables. Known particularly for cuttlefish, 더덕, and other mountain herbs. About 28 square miles. Highest peak is about 3,000 feet. Takes about 5 hours by boat from the mainland.
Known for having:
- Strong winds
- Pure drinking water
- Beautiful women
- Unusual rocks
- Juniper trees
Known for not having:
- Thieves
- Beggars
- Snakes
Pictures from my October 2010 trip there:
Getting There
To get there, you need to take a ferry from Mukho (shortest) or Pohang.