Jangsaengpo Culture Warehouse (장생포 문화창고)

4.3Km 2025-12-18

110 Jangsaengpogorae-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

The Jangsaengpo Culture Warehouse was originally a cold storage facility that was renovated into a cultural complex in 2021. Spanning six floors, the complex features various galleries, a book café, interactive spaces, a communal workspace, and a rooftop garden offering panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Brown Dot Hotel (Jangsaengpo)(브라운도트호텔 (장생포점))

4.7Km 2024-12-23

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

Brown Dot Hotel is a boutique hotel in Jangsaengpo Whale Street, Nam-gu, Ulsan, Gyeongsangnam-do. The bustling East Sea port of Jansaengpo is just across the street, providing great views from the guestrooms. The hotel has a variety of rooms, but all except for the Standard Double are equipped with a bathtub and a clothing styler; while Terrace rooms have balconies overlooking the port. A five to ten minutes’ walk will take guests to the Jangsaengpo Whale Museum, the Jangsaengpo Culture Warehouse, or the Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village.

Jangsaengpo Whale Watching Cruise (장생포 고래바다여행선)

4.9Km 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.

Whales Fantasium (웨일즈 판타지움)

5.3Km 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)

5.3Km 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.

Seonam Lake Park (선암호수공원)

5.9Km 2025-01-13

104, Seonamhosu-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-226-4851

Seonam Lake Park was originally developed to provide industrial water, and was closed off to the public with high barbed wire fences for over four decades. However, after the area was no longer used for industrial reasons, the fences were removed and the 1.2 ㎢ lake area was converted into a park. Various facilities and walking paths were created to compliment the breathtaking scenery and the surroundings.

Bangeojin Live Fish Center (방어진 활어센터)

6.9Km 2025-11-04

5 Jungjin 2-gil, Dong-gu, Ulsan
052-233-0108

Bangeojin Live Fish Center is located in Bangeojin Port in Ulsan. Visitors can choose from various seasonal fish for sashimi and purchase fresh fish at an affordable price. Additionally, there are many markets and sashimi restaurants nearby, allowing visitors to enjoy sashimi on the spot or have it neatly packaged to take away.

Ulsan Onggi Festival (울산옹기축제)

7.1Km 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.

Seuldo Island (슬도)

7.4Km 2023-01-03

Bangeo-dong, Dong-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-277-0101

Seuldo Island is located off the coast of Ulsan City in the southeastern part of the Korean Peninsula.

Its name, Seuldo ("seul" meaning the Korean stringed instrument geomungo), was given as the sound of wind and waves hitting the rock island is said to mimic the sound of geomungo. In fact, the sound of waves hitting the island is so good that it is called seuldomyeongpa or the resounding of waves.

The island is also known as Siruseom ("siru" meaning an earthenare steamer) for its resemblance to the upside down siru, and Gomboseom ("gombo" meaning pockmarks) for its stones with holes in them.

On the island, there is an unmanned lighthouse dating back to the late 1950s. The main economic activity on the island is fishery.

Bangeojin Port (방어진항)

7.4Km 2025-01-10

2 Seongkkeut-gil, Dong-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-209-3534

Bangeojin Port, designated as a national fishing port in 1971, is Ulsan's representative fishing port, with a large site for a fisheries cooperative's commission and an auction house. Various fish species, such as yellowtail, cutlassfish, Spanish mackerel, and anchovies, are caught. You can purchase fresh seafood from a nearby fish market or sashimi restaurant and enjoy it immediately.
The promenade along the breakwater reaches Seuldo Lighthouse, an excellent photo spot, and the sea road leading to Bangeojin Port, Daewangam Park, Ulgi Lighthouse, and Ilsan Beach also boasts romantic scenery. Recently, to revitalize tourism resources, murals and floor designs for the northern breakwater, parking lots, etc., were developed, and a village museum, the Bangeojin Museum, was opened. It serves as a resting place for Ulsan citizens and provides many attractions for tourists.

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