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Ulsan launches special Korea Train Express (KTX) tour for rose festival visitors
Haps Magazine Korea
May 19, 2025
(Photo by Ulsan Rose Festival. Courtesy of Haps Magazine Korea.)
Ulsan City, in collaboration with the Korea Tourism Organization and Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL), will operate a special one-day rail tour titled “Danbi Tour – Ulsan Rose Festival” on May 22, to coincide with the 17th Ulsan Grand Park Rose Festival, which runs from May 21 to May 25 at Ulsan Grand Park’s Rose Garden and Nammun Square.
The Donghae Line tour departs Gangneung at 5:28 a.m. and stops at Donghae, Samcheok, Uljin, and Yeongdeok, arriving at Namchang Station in Ulsan at 9:27 a.m..
Fares range from 55,000 to 75,000 won, covering round-trip train fare, local experiences, lunch, and a 10,000-won community donation. The Jungang Line tour from Cheongnyangni has already sold out.
The itinerary includes major experiences such as a visit to Oegosan Onggi Village, the Ulsan Grand Park Rose Festival, and participation in Seoldo Sound Walking, a coastal healing walk in Dong-gu.
Festival highlights include the Rose Valley Concert, parades, and various cultural performances.
Participants will visit Oegosan Onggi Village, the Rose Festival, and take part in Seoldo Sound Walking. More details are available at www.korail.com/tour.