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Jangsaengpo Whale Watching Cruise (장생포 고래바다여행선)

Jangsaengpo Whale Watching Cruise (장생포 고래바다여행선)

8.3 Km    31619     2024-03-06

244 Jangsaengpogorae-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-226-1900

Jangsaengpo Whale Watching Cruise is a whale tour boat operating from Jangsaengpo, Ulsan, once Korea's largest whaling port. The vessel features cabins, a performance stage, a convenience store, and a restaurant. There are courses available for whale exploration and coastal tours. Passengers can observe whales swimming along the coast of Jangsaengpo or visit attractions such as the Ulsandaegyo Bridge and the Ulsan Petrochemical Complex along the coast. Valid identification is required for boarding.

Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village (장생포 고래문화마을)

8.4 Km    7273     2024-01-11

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

Opened in 2015, Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village reproduces the scene of an old whaling village through areas like Whale Plaza, Jangsaengpo Old Village, Prehistoric Whale Experience Garden, an aquatic botanical garden and other themed area as well as a sculpture park.

Cheoyongam (처용암)

8.6 Km    10974     2020-02-05

Hwangseong-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-229-6350

Cheoyongam is a very small rocky island sitting in the middle of Gaeunpo Inlet in front of Saejuk Village in Hwangseong-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan.

It is a historic islet related to the famous folktale of Cheoyong. The tale is about a dragon that emerged from the east sea along with his seven sons at the end of the Silla Kingdom (57BC - 935AD). One of the dragon’s sons named Cheoyong came to the capital and married a beautiful woman. One night, he found an evil spirit trying to attack his wife so he sang and danced, whereupon the spirit presented itself and kneeled in apology. Since then, people have used the image of Cheoyong to dispel evil spirits.

The dance that Cheoyong is said to have performed has been titled Cheoyongmu and has been designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property. Cheoyongam is the sacred rock where the dragon in the tale is said to have appeared. There are many attractions nearby including Mokdo Island (Natural Monument No. 65), which offers magnificent lush greenery all year round.

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

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

8.8 Km    8924     2021-05-24

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.

Birth Home of Park Sang-jin (박상진의사 생가)

Birth Home of Park Sang-jin (박상진의사 생가)

9.9 Km    19480     2024-02-20

10 Baksangjin 5-ro, Buk-gu, Ulsan

Birth Home of Park Sang-jin is the residence where Park Sang-jin (1884-1921), an independence activist during the Japanese colonial period, once resided. He devoted all his assets to the independence movement, which led to the decline of his family and the eventual loss of this house to others. However, the government later acquired it, restoring and preserving the property. Comprising six buildings, including sarangchae and anchae, the tiled-roof house represents a yangban's residence built in the 19th century in Korea.

Ulsandaegyo Observatory (울산대교 전망대)

10.5 Km    109     2023-01-03

155-1, Bongsu-ro, Dong-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-209-3345

At the x_height of 63 meters on top of Hwajeongsan Mountain (alt. 203 meters), Ulsandaegyo Observatory offers a breathtaking view of Ulsandaegyo Bridge as well as the city's three major industry complexes and beautiful mountains. The view is amazing regardless of day or night, attracting returning visitors to the area. The observatory has a souvenir shop and a cafe, adding more to enjoy in addition to the city view.

Ulsan Onggi Festival (울산옹기축제)

Ulsan Onggi Festival (울산옹기축제)

10.7 Km    20326     2024-04-25

36 Oegosan 3-gil, Onyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-980-2232~6

Ulsan Onggi Festival takes place within Oegosan Onggi Village, the largest onggi (traditional Korean pottery) village in the nation, home to seven master artisans. The festival serves to promote this local product while providing visitors with the chance to learn more about onggi through various programs and hands-on experiences.

Onggigol Ceramics (옹기골도예)

10.9 Km    0     2023-10-20

18 Oegosan-gil, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

Onggi Ceramics is the workshop of Heo Jin-gyu, a master onggi craftsman, and is located in Onggi Village in Ulsan, home to the largest production of onggi in the nation. Visitors can browse the items as well as purchase anything that piques their interest. The workshop also offers a range of exerience programs related to onggi, although advanced reservations are required to participate.

Oegosan Onggi Village (외고산옹기마을)

Oegosan Onggi Village (외고산옹기마을)

10.9 Km    30666     2020-08-24

36, Oegosan 3-gil, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-237-7894

Oegosan Onggi Village was established when earthenware master Heo Deok-man settled in the area in 1975. The village today showcases a massive collection of various earthenware products, which creates a unique sight. Over 50% of the country's earthenware products are crafted at this village. The village also features several attractions for visitors to enjoy, such as the Ulsan Onggi Museum, which houses the largest earthenware pottery recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records; and the annual Ulsan Onggi Festival, with many diverse activity programs.

Vanastha (Healing in Ulju) (와나스타(울주에서 치유하다))

Vanastha (Healing in Ulju) (와나스타(울주에서 치유하다))

11.3 Km    0     2024-01-10

207 Daeam 1-gil, Eonyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

Vanastha, located in the forest inside Daeam Dam in Ulju-gun, is a forest yoga house that means "stay in the forest." For modern people who lack time to look back on their bodies in their tired daily lives, it provides time to fully focus on themselves with proper breathing, meditation, and Hatha yoga. Here, one can hear the sounds of nature, feel nature, and experience of becoming one with nature and the universe, only in nature. It offers a one-day class and a yoga meditation program on Saturday mornings. Private session option is available for a group of four or more people with a reservation in advance.