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Chisan Seowon is one of the rare seowon dedicated to the loyal subject of Silla, Park Jesang, and his family. Its origin traces back to Shinmosa, established during the Silla period on Chisulryeong in Gyeongju Mukjangsan to enshrine Park Jesang's wife. In the 21st year of King Yeongjo's reign (1745) during the Joseon Dynasty, Shinmosa was reestablished in Dudong-myeon under the leadership of the Yeonghae Park clan to honor Park Jesang, his wife, and their two daughters. Park Jesang, a descendant of Park Hyeokgeose, received an order from King Nulji of Silla during King Silseong's reign to bring back his younger brothers held hostage in Goguryeo and Wa. He first rescued Bokho from Goguryeo, then went to Wa to save Misaheun, and after severe torture, he died by fire. East of Dudong-myeon Manhwa-ri at Chisulryeong, there remain Mangbuseok and Eun-euam, related to the legend that Park Jesang's wife and two daughters waited for him, turned into the Mangbu stone after death, and their souls flew away as birds. Later, King Nulji posthumously awarded Park Jesang the title Daechan and his wife the title Gukdaebuin. The adjacent Park Jesang Memorial Hall exhibits the lifestyle of the Three Kingdoms period, the 4th-5th century international situation, and Park Jesang's achievements, so visiting both is recommended.

In Daegok-ri, Eonyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan, there is the scenic Bangudae, where a ridge of Yeongosan extends down and ends abruptly in striking rock formations, resembling the shape of a turtle lying flat, hence the name Bangudae (盤龜臺). The clear waters flowing down from Cheonjeon Valley in Doodong-myeon gather here to form a lakeside, celebrated as a place of exceptional beauty. Since ancient times, poets and scholars from various regions visited to enjoy the scenery through poetry. Petroglyphs are pictures carved into rocks by prehistoric people, depicting various events from their daily lives. Typically made on large rocks or sacred sites, these places were likely gathering spots for rituals. The Ulju Daegok-ri Bangudae Petroglyphs are located at the so-called "Geonneo Gakdan," a tributary of the Taehwa River called Daegokcheon, with the main rock face measuring 10m wide and 3m high. Numerous images are also found on surrounding rocks, totaling about ten sites with petroglyphs. These carvings are believed to have been made over multiple periods from the Neolithic era, showing stylistic differences by era. They are divided into two techniques: the area-chiseling method, where entire interiors are carved out, and the outline-chiseling method, where only contours are engraved. The depicted subjects include sea animals, land animals, humans, and tools. Sea animals include whales, seals, and turtles; land animals include deer, tigers, wild boars, and dogs. Human figures appear as faces only, standing frontally or sideways, and riding boats. Tools depicted include boats, fences, nets, harpoons, and crossbow-like objects. These images are thought to represent prehistoric hunting activities, carved with the hope for successful hunts and abundant game. Expressing animals and hunting scenes vividly and realistically, these petroglyphs serve as both hunting and religious art, offering invaluable insight into prehistoric life and customs. As the earliest whale hunting record and the first prehistoric art on the Korean Peninsula, the Bangudae Petroglyphs and the Cheonjeon-ri epigraphy and petroglyphs along the approximately 3km "Banguchon Petroglyphs" were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site on July 12, 2025, representing a premier historical tourism resource of Korea.

Eonyang Bulgogi Hanmadang Hanwoochon, a well-known restaurant in Ulsan, specializes in Eonyang bulgogi made by a master with 30 years of experience, grilling top-quality Hanwoo female cattle raised directly at Gilcheon Farm over charcoal flame. It gained fame after being featured on KBS programs and . The Eonyang bulgogi made from premium Hanwoo female cattle is tender, moist, and full of the meat's natural flavor, making it very popular. Guests can enjoy meals in various atmospheres, and the complimentary Hanwoo sushi adds a special touch to the dining experience.

The dinosaur footprint fossils in Cheonjeon-ri are valuable natural history materials from medium to large dinosaurs that lived about 100 million years ago in the Cretaceous period. These footprints appear on rocks of the Daegu Formation, part of the Gyeongsang Supergroup, located opposite the Cheonjeon-ri rock inscriptions in the Daegokcheon stream. About 200 footprints are confirmed, including those of ten large herbivorous sauropods such as Hanwoirong (Ultrasaurus) and one medium-sized herbivorous ornithopod called Goseongryong (Goseonggosaurus) belonging to the iguanodonts. The footprints suggest that the dinosaurs did not move in a fixed direction but wandered freely, indicating this area was their living space. Known to have lived in subtropical plains, rivers, and grasslands, these fossils tell that this area was once a savanna influenced by tropical trade winds long ago. By downloading the dinosaur footprint fossil AR app and visiting this site, visitors can experience augmented reality encounters with Cretaceous dinosaurs, take photos with them, and enjoy special activities such as dinosaur collecting.