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Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village

장생포 고래문화마을

+82-52-226-0980
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244, Jangsaengpogorae-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan (울산광역시 남구 장생포고래로 271-1 (매암동))

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Opened in 2015, Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village reproduces the old scene of a whale-catching fishing village through areas like Whale Plaza, Jangsaengpo Old Village, Prehistoric Whale Experience Garden, an aquatic botanical garden and other themed area as well as a sculpture park.

Main facilities include Jangsaengpo Old Village, nostalgia area and educational site showing a scene of life from the 1960-1970’s, Whale Sculpture Park, displaying real-sized whale sculptures for a unique experience, Whale Story Trail, storytelling photo zone related to whales, and Prehistoric Whale Experience Garden, outdoor educational place for Bangudae Petroglyphs and whale-catching murals.

Utilization information

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Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-52-226-0980
Parking: Available
Closed: Mondays, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day), the day after national holidays (if a national holiday is on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, the next Thursday)
Hours: Summer Season (April-September) 09:00-20:00 (* Ticketing closes at 19:30.)
Winter Season (October-March) 09:00-18:00 (* Ticketing closes at 17:30.)

Updated 2017.05.12

Tour Course Information

* West-facing entrance square - Totem pole - A Path to Meet Whales - Jangsaengpo Old Village - Aquatic Botanical Garden - Whale Square - Gorae Madang of Prehisitorical Era - Totem pole - Whale Story Trail - Whale Sculpture Park

* East-facing entrance square - Jangsaengpo Old Village - Aquatic Botanical Garden - A Path to Meet Whales - Prehistoric Whale Experience Garden - Totem pole - Whale Sculpture Park - Whale Story Trail

Activity Fees

Admission fee: 1,000 won
* Free admission: Seniors (65 or more), men of national merit, people with disabilities, babies (ages 3 or younger), etc.
* Proof required for free admission

Available Facilities

Whale Plaza, Jangsaengpo Old Village, Whale Sculpture Park, Outdoor stage, Whale Story Trail, Whale's Playground, Aquatic Botanical Garden, Parking Lot, 5D Video Room (under construction)

Korean Info. Service

[Jangsaengpo Old Village Explanation Service]
- Schedule: 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
- Operates on weekends & national holidays
- Inquiry for group visitors: +82-52-226-0980

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[Bus]
From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take an express bus bound for Ulsan Express Bus Terminal.
- Transfer to Bus 246 in front of Ulsan Express Bus Terminal and get off at Jangsaengpo Whale Museum Bus Stop. (20 bus stops)

244, Jangsaengpogorae-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

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