Jangsaengpo Culture Warehouse (장생포 문화창고)

Jangsaengpo Culture Warehouse (장생포 문화창고)

– Homepage
www.uwcf.or.kr

The Jangsaengpo Culture Warehouse was originally a cold storage facility that was renovated into a cultural complex in 2021. Spanning six floors, the complex features various galleries, a book café, interactive spaces, a communal workspace, and a rooftop garden offering panoramic views of the surrounding area.

– Address : 110 Jangsaengpogorae-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-52-226-0010

– Operating Hours
10:00-21:00

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Brown Dot Hotel (Jangsaengpo)(브라운도트호텔 (장생포점))

– Homepage
https://b-jangsaengpo.wnhotels.com

– Tel
+82-503-5052-0693

Brown Dot Hotel is a boutique hotel in Jangsaengpo Whale Street, Nam-gu, Ulsan, Gyeongsangnam-do. The bustling East Sea port of Jansaengpo is just across the street, providing great views from the guestrooms. The hotel has a variety of rooms, but all except for the Standard Double are equipped with a bathtub and a clothing styler; while Terrace rooms have balconies overlooking the port. A five to ten minutes’ walk will take guests to the Jangsaengpo Whale Museum, the Jangsaengpo Culture Warehouse, or the Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village.

⊙ Jangsaengpo Whale Museum (장생포 고래박물관)

– Homepage
www.whalecity.kr

– Tel
+82-52-256-6301

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 whaling industry. After whaling was banned in 1986, 250 artifacts from whalers and the whaling industry were collected and put on display. Visitors can enjoy experience zones such as the Whale Belly Road or the Underwater Adventure Zone. Exhibitions include things like a Bryde’s whale skeleton, a killer whale skeleton, a gray whale corner, and whaling ships.

⊙ Jangsaengpo Whale Watching Cruise (장생포 고래바다여행선)

– Homepage
www.whalecity.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

– Tel
+82-52-226-1900

Jangsaengpo Whale Watching Cruise is a whale tour boat operating from Jangsaengpo, Ulsan, once Korea’s largest whaling port. The vessel features cabins, a performance stage, a convenience store, and a restaurant. There are courses available for whale exploration and coastal tours. Passengers can observe whales swimming along the coast of Jangsaengpo or visit attractions such as the Ulsandaegyo Bridge and the Ulsan Petrochemical Complex along the coast. Valid identification is required for boarding.

⊙ Whales Fantasium (웨일즈 판타지움)

– Homepage
www.whalecity.kr

Located in Ulsan, the Whales Fantasium features interactive media exhibitions that showcase the unique stories of the city. The exhibition consists of five themed spaces, each depicting whales and nature in diverse ways. Visitors can also enjoy a café and an observation deck overlooking the Whale Culture Zone and the sea.

⊙ Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village (장생포 고래문화마을)

– Homepage
www.whalecity.kr

Opened in 2015, Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village reproduces the scene of an old whaling 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.

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

– Homepage
http://tour.ulsan.go.kr

– Tel
+82-52-277-0101

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 designated as a National Natural Monument to protect the endangered species.