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Ulsan Whale Festival

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20, Jangsaengpogorae-ro 288beon-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan (울산광역시 남구 장생포고래로288번길 20 (매암동))
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Ulsan Whale Festival is held in the area of Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Special Zone. The area is equipped with more things that allow visitors to see this new cultural village, such as the whale museum, Jangsaengpo Whale Watching Cruise, and Jangsaengpo Whale Life Experience Museum. The new variety of sites at the festival will give visitors an extra level of fun and discovery.

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End date
20160529
Venue
The area of Jangsaengpo, Nam-gu, Ulsan-si
Start date
20160526
Venue info
[Train]
Take a train(KTX) from Seoul Station to Ulsan.
(5:30-23:00, 30-60min intervals/ Travel time: 2hrs, 20min)
From Ulsan Station, take bus 317, 327, 337 or 807.
Get off at Taehwa Rotary Bus Stop. 

[Bus]
From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take a bus to Ulsan Terminal.
(6:00–24:20, 15-60min intervals/ Travel time: 5 hours)
Across from Ulsan Express/Intercity Bus Terminal, take bus 337, 708, 722, 728, 732 or 807.
Get off at Taehwa Rotary Bus Stop. 

* Shuttle Bus
- Route: Taehwagang River - City Hall - Lotte Hotel - Jangsaengpo
- Schedule: 10:30-22:30 / 15min intervals
Show times
11:00-22:00

Updated 2017.01.16

Introduction

Ulsan Whale Festival is held in the area of Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Special Zone. The area is equipped with more things that allow visitors to see this new cultural village, such as the whale museum, Jangsaengpo Whale Watching Cruise, and Jangsaengpo Whale Life Experience Museum. The new variety of sites at the festival will give visitors an extra level of fun and discovery.

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20, Jangsaengpogorae-ro 288beon-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan


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