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Dokdo Island Observatory Cable Car

독도전망대 케이블카
Do-dong, Ulleung-eup, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
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The Dokdo Island Observatory Cable Car, from which one can get a bird's eye view of Ulleung-do Island, is a must-see tourist attraction. Located inside the Dodong Yaksu Park, the cable car takes visitors up to Manghyangbong Peak. When the sky is really clear (about 50 days a year), you can see as far as Dokdo Island that is located 92 kilometers away. This is also the first place to view the rising sun in Ulleung-do Island.

The cable car usually begin operations early in the morning, just in time for visitors to bask in the views of the beautiful sunrise, and operates until 7 pm. or 8 pm.Tickets can be purchased on-site without any reservation.

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Capacity
36 people
Contact
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-790-6427
Open period
N/A (Open all year round)
Admission
Adults (ages 19-64) 7,500 won / Teenagers (ages 13-18) 5,500 won / Children (ages 7-12) 3,500 won
*Free admission for people with disabilities.
*Prices are subject to change.
Hours
[Operating hours] 05:30-20:00
[Ticketing hours] 05:30-19:00
[Travel time] Approx. 10 minutes for round-trip
* Hours are subject to change depending on the weather conditions.

Updated 2016.04.14

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[Walking]
From Dodonghang Port, walk about 850m to arrive at Dokdo Island Observation Platform Cable Car.
(estimated travel time: 15-min)

Do-dong, Ulleung-eup, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do


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