Jangsaengpo Whale Museum (장생포 고래박물관)

16.7Km 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.

Jangsaengpo Whale Watching Cruise (장생포 고래바다여행선)

16.7Km 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.

27th Ulsan Amateur Golf Tournament (제27회 울산아마골프대회)

16.8Km 2025-03-15

1 Ungchon-ro, Ungchon-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-220-0613

The Ulsan Amateur Golf Tournament, hosted by Kyungsang Ilbo and organized by the Ulsan Golf Association, is a key event for local amateur golfers. Divided into general and senior player categories, participants compete in an 18-hole stroke game, with various awards at stake. The tournament promotes golf culture, sportsmanship, and community bonding.

Daewangam Park (대왕암공원)

16.9Km 2025-01-10

95 Deungdae-ro, Dong-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-209-3738

Daewangam Park is a seaside park located on the east coast. The park has a walking trail that passes by a forest of pine, cherry blossom trees, magnolias, camellias, apricots, and forsythia. This park is located at the end of the southeasternmost point facing the East Sea, and has a lighthouse that serves as a marker for fishermen and sailors out on the sea. The park is also home to Daewangam Rock that looks like a dragon rising up into the sky. It is connected to the mainland with an iron bridge and has an observation tower.

Daewangam Park Suspension Bridge (대왕암공원 출렁다리)

16.9Km 2023-06-10

95 , Deungdae-ro, Dong-gu, Ulsan

Daewangam Park Suspension Bridge is the first suspension bridge in Ulsan and the first large-scale commercial tourism facility in Dong-gu. It was created with a length of 303 meters, connecting Hatgaebi and Surubang coastal trails in Daewangam Park. The bridge connects at once without intermediate supports, and currently, the span length is the longest among the suspension bridges in the country. Because it is a bridge over the sea, visitors can enjoy the exciting coastal scenery around Daewangam.

Olive Young - Busan Gijang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산기장)

16.9Km 2024-04-17

111, Eumnae-ro, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan

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

16.9Km 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.

Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village (장생포 고래문화마을)

17.1Km 2024-12-26

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.

Ulsandaegyo Observatory (울산대교 전망대)

17.1Km 2025-01-10

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.

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Ulsandaegyo Observatory is the best place to see Ulsandaegyo Bridge, the filming location of Yee-jae’s heart-pounding escape from the secret organization. It offers an expansive view of Ulsan and is especially popular at night.

Gijang Market (부산 기장시장)

17.2Km 2025-04-15

16 Eumnae-ro 104beon-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-721-3963

Gijang Market is an outdoor market selling various products including fishery and agricultural products. It features seasonal fishery products. Seaweed and anchovy are available in spring, while cutlass fish is famous in autumn. The cutlass fish sold during the two months before and after Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) are known across the country for their extraordinary taste. Reasonable prices attract customers to this market, because prices here are even lower than that of the Korea’s largest seafood market, Jagalchi Market.

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