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Whales Fantasium (웨일즈 판타지움)

Whales Fantasium (웨일즈 판타지움)

11.8Km    2025-12-17

271-1 Jangsaengpogorae-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

Located in Ulsan, the Whales Fantasium features interactive media exhibitions that showcase the unique stories of the city. The exhibition consists of five themed spaces, each depicting whales and nature in diverse ways. Visitors can also enjoy a café and an observation deck overlooking the Whale Culture Zone and the sea.

Migration Site of Gray Whales of Ulsan (울산 귀신고래 회유해면)

Migration Site of Gray Whales of Ulsan (울산 귀신고래 회유해면)

12.2Km    2025-01-10

Jangsaengpo-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-277-0101

The Migration Site of Gray Whales of Ulsan is a famous site for watching large gray whales, which usually appear in winter season. The area was officially designated as a National Natural Monument to protect the endangered species.

Eonyang Alps Market Town (언양알프스시장)

Eonyang Alps Market Town (언양알프스시장)

12.3Km    2025-12-17

12-1 Jangteo 1-gil, Eonyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
052-262-1545

Eonyang Alps Market Town is a medium-sized market established in 1915, held on days ending in 2 and 7 of each month. In the past, it was called the “Seven Towns Market” because products from seven nearby areas, including Cheongdo, Dongnae, Yangsan, Gyeongju, Yeongcheon, and Ulsan, were gathered here. About 40 years ago, the market took its current form and now operates as a general market.

Ulsan Onggi Festival (울산옹기축제)

Ulsan Onggi Festival (울산옹기축제)

12.9Km    2025-07-11

36 Oegosan 3-gil, Onyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-980-2233

Ulsan Onggi Festival is held annually in early May in Oegosan Onggi Village in Ulju-gun, renowned for its traditional onggi (earthenware)-making techniques. The festival promotes the regional specialty, onggi, contributing to the spread of everyday onggi and the development of traditional industries. The main event, “Touch of the Onggi Master,” features demonstrations by master onggi artisans from Oegosan. There are various hands-on activities for children, including stepping on clay, playing with clay, and making and firing onggi. Visitors can also learn about the uses of onggi in food storage and fermentation, and view onggi from around the world. Don’t miss the opportunity to taste local specialties and foods from Ulju.

◎ Onggi
Onggi is a type of bowl crafted from soil, using water, fire, and wind. This traditional pottery has been produced since the Three Kingdoms period and is well-suited for long-term food storage due to its excellent ventilation and preservative capabilities.

Anian Park (애니언파크(울산 반려동물 문화센터))

Anian Park (애니언파크(울산 반려동물 문화센터))

13.2Km    2024-10-30

108 Hogyemaegok 6-ro, Buk-gu, Ulsan

Anian Park is the first pet culture complex in the southeastern region of Korea, divided into separate sections for large and small breeds of dogs. The complex is complete with a playground, water play zone, pet bath and more. The facility also offers etiquette classes for pets and owners, as well as certification programs.

Ulsan Theme Botanic Gardens & Arboretum (울산테마식물수목원)

Ulsan Theme Botanic Gardens & Arboretum (울산테마식물수목원)

14.6Km    2022-12-29

33-1, Soepyeong-gil, Dong-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-235-8585

The Ulsan Theme Botanic Gardens & Arboretum was built on a farm that had been used for agriculture for nearly 20 years. By growing a large variety of plant species, the arboretum provides opportunities for learning and researching plants, and further seeks to become the largest woodland recreational space in the region.

Hyundai Heavy Industries Ulsan Factory (현대중공업 울산공장)

14.7Km    2025-03-15

1000, Bangeojinsunhwan-doro, Dong-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-202-2232~5

Hyundai Heavy Industries is one of the greatest shipbuilding companies in the world. With its growing technology, Hyundai Heavy Industries contributes in national economic growth and has become as one of world’s greatest complex corporations by advancing in numerous industries such as marine, plant, machine, electrical machinery and appliance, and construction equipment business. Visitors can get a tour around Hyundai Industries' power plant and shipbuilding complex; reservation in advance is required.

Amethyst Cavern Park (자수정동굴나라)

Amethyst Cavern Park (자수정동굴나라)

15.1Km    2022-09-06

212, Jasujeong-ro, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-254-1515

Amethyst Cavern Park is the largest man-made cave tourist attraction in Korea, where one of the five jewels of the World, amethyst, was mined. Connected like a labyrinth, the cave is 2.5 kilometers long and fills an area of approximately 15,000 square meters. The average temperature is between 12 and 16 degrees Celsius year round. Visitors can take either the walking tour that goes through a different themed halls or take a boat ride through the cave river. On the second floor of the cave, visitors can see Jurassic World filled with different dinosaurs and character lamps. 

Boksoondoga (복순도가)

15.3Km    2025-10-29

48 Hyangsandong-gil, Sangbuk-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

Boksoondoga is a traditional brewery located in Uljun-gun, Ulsan. The brewery produces makgeolli, an unrefined rice wine with a pure taste. Boksoondoga uses only the finest domestic rice and traditional pottery in the fermenting process for a truely Korean liquour.

Hotel Kyung Won BIZ  / 경원BIZ모텔

Hotel Kyung Won BIZ / 경원BIZ모텔

15.5Km    2025-03-04

58 , Noksu 7-gil, Dong-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-233-2000

Kyeongwon BIZ Motel, located in Dong-gu, Ulsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, is a business motel offering various room types - either bedroom style or traditional ondol - and with cooking facilities in some rooms (Special and Deluxe). There is a business room equipped with computer and printer on the third floor (smoking allowed) - and a laundry room on the rooftop. Free bicycle rental and luggage storage are provided, and meals are available at the Korean restaurant next door. Foreign customers can book a pay-for breakfast room service; a free laundry service is also available.