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• Information
  Introduction
  Jangsaengpo Whale Cultural District, located in Nam-gu, Ulsan, is famous for the whale-themed tour program featuring a whale watching cruise, a whale museum and the whale ecology familiarization tour. The whale watching cruise was upgraded in May 2013 to include watching for dolphins as well, therefore offering an even more enjoyable whale watching tour. At night, one can experience a glamorous night view of Ulsan Industrial Complex while enjoying diverse performances and buffet dining aboard the ship.
  
  Current Status
  Jangsaengpo Whale Cultural District (Designated July 25, 2008)
  
  Closed
  Mondays
  
  Duration
  Approx. 3 hours
  
  Tour Course Information
  [Dolphin Watching Cruise Course]
  Course 1 (Dolphin-watching): To Gangdong, Ulgideungdae Lighthouse and back (34 miles / 3 hours)
  Course 2 (Dinner Cruise): To Ganjeolgot Cape and back (21 miles / 2 hours)
  Course 3 (Dolphin-watching): To Hwaamchu and back (33 miles / 3 hours)
  
  Operating Hours
  [Dolphin Watching]
  April-October
  - Tuesday-Thursday 14:00-17:00
  - Friday 13:00-16:00
  - Saturday-Sunday 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00
  
  [Dinner Cruise]
  May-October
  Friday 19:00-21:00
  
  * Additional fees may apply during off-season
  * Separate operating planned during Ulsan Whale Festival period.
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Facility Utilization Fees
  [Dolphin Watching]
  Individuals: Adults 20,000 won / Children 10,000 won
  Groups: Adults 15,000 won / Children 7,000 won
  
  [Dinner Cruise]
  Adults 50,000 won / Children 30,000 won
  
  * Free admission for children under 3 years of age with accompanying parent.
  * If no dolphins are seen during the cruise, passengers may chose one of the following options: free admission to Dolphin Museum, Jangsaengpo Village, or Ulsanham; or a 40% discount on Dolphin ecological experience hall (excluding 4D Theater)
  * Adults (ages 13 and older) / Children (ages 3-12)
  * Group: 20 people or more
  
  Available Facilities
  1F: Grand reception hall, performance stage, buffet table
  2F: Restaurant, coffee shop, VIP room, karaoke room
  3F: Outdoor terrace, performance stage, snack bar, etc.
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Parking Fees
  Charged parking lot (Four hour parking ticket offered to cruise ship passengers)
  
  Reservation Info. for Foreigners
  Phone / Online (www.whalecity.kr)
  
  Pets
  Permitted (Pets must be kept on a leash at all times and cleaned up after.)
  
  
• Forecast
• Tourist Sites

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    Jangsaengpo Whale Museum (장생포 고래박물관)

    Region : Nam-gu Ulsan
    Type : Museums
    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 whal...

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    Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village (장생포 고래문화마을)

    Region : Nam-gu Ulsan
    Type : Others
    Opened in 2015, Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village reproduces the scene of an old whaling village through areas like Whale Plaza, Jangsaengpo Old Village, Prehis...

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

    Region : Nam-gu Ulsan
    Type : Ecological Tourist Sites
    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 desig...

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    Ulsandaegyo Observatory (울산대교 전망대)

    Region : Dong-gu Ulsan
    Type : Architectural & Sculptural Highlights
    At the height of 63 meters on top of Hwajeongsan Mountain (alt. 203 meters), Ulsandaegyo Observatory offers a breathtaking view of Ulsandaegyo Bridge as well as...

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    Hyundai Heavy Industries Ulsan Factory (현대중공업 울산공장)

    Region : Dong-gu Ulsan
    Type : Industrial Tours
    Hyundai Heavy Industries is one of the greatest shipbuilding companies in the world. With its growing technology, Hyundai Heavy Industries contributes in nation...

• Accommodation

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

    Region : Nam-gu Ulsan
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    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. ...

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    Hotel Kyung Won BIZ [Korea Quality] / 경원BIZ모텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Dong-gu Ulsan
    Type : Short Term Rental
    Gyeongwon BIZ Motel is a facility licensed as living accommodations. Cooking is allowed in the Special Room and the Deluxe Room. The motel is so clean that it ...

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    Ulsan Hotel Good Morning (울산 굿모닝 관광호텔)

    Region : Dong-gu Ulsan
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Ulsan Hotel Good Morning is housed in the business center of Ulsan, Korea's largest industrial city. Good Morning Hotel provides a relaxing environment for its ...

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    Hotel Hyundai (Ulsan) (호텔현대 (울산))

    Region : Dong-gu Ulsan
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Hotel Hyundai Ulsan is a business hotel, adjacent to Hyundai Heavy Industries, the top shipbuilder in the world, and a bathing resort on the beautiful eastern c...

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    Lotte Hotel Ulsan (롯데호텔 울산)

    Region : Nam-gu Ulsan
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Located near the bus terminal, various entertainment facilities and business centers, Lotte Hotel Ulsan is a great choice for both tourists and business trip gu...

• Restaurants

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    Ijo Hanjeongsik (이조한정식)

    Region : Nam-gu Ulsan
    Type : Korean Food
    Ijo Hanjeongsik seeks to serve varied dishes each season and can package up any leftovers. A clean ambience with its special Yeongeok snow crab add more taste t...

• Shopping

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    Ulsan Jinsan Duty Free (울산 진산면세점)

    Region : Jung-gu Ulsan
    Type : Duty Free Shops
    Ulsan Jinan Duty Free opened as the first duty free shop in Ulsan city with a wide arrange of brands including international famous luxury handbags, wallets, be...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Express/Intercity Bus]
  Take a bus from Gangnam Express Bus Terminal to Ulsan Express Bus Terminal.
  
  [Bus]
  Get off at Jangsaengpo Whale Museum Bus Stop.
  Bus No. 246
  
  

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