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Jangsaengpo Whale Watching Cruise (장생포 고래바다여행선)

Jangsaengpo Whale Watching Cruise (장생포 고래바다여행선)

0m    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 Museum (장생포 고래박물관)

Jangsaengpo Whale Museum (장생포 고래박물관)

2.617652535903239m    31912     2021-03-23

244, Jangsaengpogorae-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-256-6301

The Jangsaengpo Whale Museum opened on May 31, 2005 is the first and only whale museum in Korea and stands on what used to be a central area for the Korean whaling industry. After whaling was banned in 1986, 250 artifacts from whalers and the whaling industry were collected and put on display. Visitors can enjoy experience zones such as the Whale Belly Road or the Underwater Adventure Zone. Exhibitions include things like a Bryde's whale skeleton, a killer whale skeleton, a gray whale corner, and whaling ships.

Brown Dot Hotel (Jangsaengpo) [Korea Quality] / 브라운도트호텔 (장생포점) [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

Brown Dot Hotel (Jangsaengpo) [Korea Quality] / 브라운도트호텔 (장생포점) [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

313.3489466643298m    5     2021-03-29

211, Jangsaengpogorae-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-503-5052-0693

This boutique hotel is located at Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Zone, near Jangsaengpo Port, Nam-gu, Ulsan, where the East Sea can be found just across the street. All rooms with an ocean view have a great view of the bustling port of Jangsaengpo. Thanks to its affordable, yet comfortable facilities, the hotel is popular among business travelers and younger tourists.
There are 54 rooms in total, including Royal Suite, Deluxe Terrace Double, Terrace Suite, Deluxe Family Twin Ocean View, Deluxe Twin Ocean View, Deluxe Double Ocean View, Deluxe Double City View, and Standard Double. All rooms except for Standard Double have bathtubs and steam closets. Terrace rooms have balconies, and Terrace Suites (on upper floors) and Royal Suites have outdoor spa systems built into their balcony. The 2nd-floor restaurant offers a breakfast buffet. Jangsaengpo Whale Museum is reachable in five min by foot, while the Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village is reachable in nine.

Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village (장생포 고래문화마을)

407.3659241743366m    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.

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

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

620.6568078569544m    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.

Ulsandaegyo Observatory (울산대교 전망대)

2.3 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.

Hyundai Heavy Industries Ulsan Factory (현대중공업 울산공장)

3.7 Km    37511     2019-05-02

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.

Homeplus - Ulsan Dong-gu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 울산동구)

Homeplus - Ulsan Dong-gu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 울산동구)

4.2 Km    0     2024-04-23

637, Bangeojinsunhwando-ro, Dong-gu, Ulsan

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Olive Young - Ulsan Terrace Park Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 울산테라스파크)

Olive Young - Ulsan Terrace Park Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 울산테라스파크)

4.3 Km    0     2024-04-18

Store #107, #110, Block C, Terrace Park, 652, Bangeojinsunhwando-ro, Dong-gu, Ulsan

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Ulsan Ilsan Beach (일산해수욕장 (울산))

4.5 Km    45800     2023-01-03

18, Haesuyokjang 10-gil, Dong-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-209-4470

Located 1 kilometer north of Baneojin, Ilsan Beach is a fine-grained sandy beach that is 600 meters in length, 40-60 meters in x_width, and 26,000 ㎡ in total area. The water is relatively shallow at 1-2 meters in depth and holds an average temperature of around 21.2 degrees Celsius during the summer months. Every July, there is a beach festival. Ilsan Beach offers various amenities and is surrounded by accommodation facilities, allowing for a comfortable and pleasant stay.

Nearby tourist attractions include Daewangam Park and Hwaam Boat Trail Mark Management Center, which has a lighthouse exhibition center and the highest lighthouse observatory in the area, giving visitors a wide-open view of Ulsanhang Harbor. Hyundai Heavy Industry is also located nearby.