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Ulleungdo Cuttlefish Festival

울릉도 오징어축제

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Jeodong-ri, Ulleung-eup, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경상북도 울릉군 울릉읍 저동리 48-11)

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Held every August, Ulleungdo Cuttlefish Festival is a fun event promoting its outstanding local produce, cuttlefish. The festival on the beautiful island attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors.

Symbolizing the island, fish gathering lamps from cuttlefish boats shed an elegant glow on the sea at night. The main events of the festival include catching cuttlefish in the sea against the scenic backdrop of the island, riding on a cuttlefish boat, and eating delicious cuttlefish dishes. The festival also offers a fun array of events for visitors: Fishing Contest, Catching Mudfish, Walking on Traditional Roads, and Playing Pumpkin Taffy. In addition, visitors can purchase local produce at Local Produce Market, eat delicious food at Restaurant Market, and enjoy Ulleungdo Island/Dokdo Island Exhibition.

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Start date: 2014.08.06
End date: 2014.08.08
Venue: Ulleung-gun area (Jeodonghang Port)
Venue info: Ferry Schedule
1) From Pohang Ferry Terminal to Ulleungdo Island: 09:40 (from Ulleungdo: 14:00)
2) From Mukho Ferry Terminal to Ulleungdo Island: 09:00 (from Ulleungdo: 13:00)
* Ferry company website: http://daea.com

3) From Gangneunghang Port (Anmokhang Port) to Ulleungdo Island
* Please refer to the ferry company website for details: http://seaspovill.com

※ Ferry schedule is subject to change, depending on the weather conditions.
Visitors are advised to check the schedule in advance. (Reservations required)

Updated 2017.08.01

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Main Programs
Riding on a cuttlefish boat, catching cuttlefish with bare hands, cuttlefish dish contest, raft race contest, and more

Experience Programs
Catching cuttlefish with bare hands, playing pumpkin taffy, catching mudfish, piling up pebbles, Cuttlefish Marathon, walking on traditional roads, and more

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Jeodong-ri, Ulleung-eup, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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Ulleungdo Cuttlefish Festival

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Ulleung Yakso Sutbul Garden

Jeodong Port

Haengnam Coastal Walking Path

Dokdo Island Observatory Cable Car

Dodong Lighthouse

Dodonghang Port

Dokdo Museum

Dodong Mineral Spring Park

Bongnae Waterfall

Seonginbong Peak

Ulleung Resort Daea Hotel

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