Hip & newtro
Old Jangsaengpo Road
장생포 옛길
Whale-town nostalgia, brewed newtro
A 740-meter restored lane that once linked the old Jangsaengpo Port to downtown Ulsan, now the walking spine of the Whale Culture Zone. Murals retrace the whaling village, from women hauling whale meat to the last hunt in 1985, before shifting into a stretch of music, art, and whale-themed cafes. Go for the analog port atmosphere and photo spots you won't find anywhere else.
What to see & do
Storytelling murals Painted scenes trace daily life in the old whaling port along the road.
Apartment photo zone A mock-apartment backdrop nods to Yun Su-il's hit song Apartment.
Whaleboat captain's house A preserved former home sits among whale paintings and sculptures.
Eat & do here
- Gorae Petit Sand고래쁘띠샌드 Known for house-made cream cookie sandwiches, plus whale latte art and whale-shaped ice cubes. Instagram
- MOBY COFFEE모비커피 Order the whale cone ice cream or Goraeppang whale buns; Hong Kong egg tarts run weekends only. Instagram
- Jangsaengpo ARTSTAY장생포 아트스테이 A former inn kept its exterior and reopened as an art complex with a book cafe, exhibition hall, and a rooftop overlooking the port. Website
Source: Korea Tourism Organization, “Korean Streets & Alleys” (2024). Rewritten for DealSeoul; details may have changed since 2024, confirm hours and openings before you go.
