"Take the Refreshing Ulsan Migratory Bird Tour Bus and Enjoy Birdwatching"

Ulsan Offers Special Summer Vacation Birdwatching Trips, Including Nighttime Tours
Free tours available by day of the week from August 1 to 31, Wednesdays through Sundays

The Ulsan Migratory Bird Tour Bus will offer a variety of birdwatching trips during the summer vacation period.

The city of Ulsan and the Taehwagang Ecotourism Council will operate special summer vacation services throughout August.

The special summer vacation operation will adjust the existing schedule and routes, including the addition of nighttime birdwatching trips to accommodate the hot summer season.

On Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, the tours will run twice daily at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. On Fridays, tours will depart at 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. On Sundays, there will be a single all-day birdwatching tour from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

On Wednesdays, under the program titled "Dongcheon Bird Safari Hotspot Tour," participants will visit Yeonam Garden in Buk-gu and other bird safari hotspots along Dongcheon.

On Thursdays, the program titled "Taehwagang Midstream Safari Birdwatching" includes a visit to the O Yeong-su Literature Hall at the foot of Hwajangsan in Eonyang-eup, observation of forest birds in the area, and watching waterbirds at Sayeon Village and Mangseong Village along the Taehwagang River.

On Fridays, the 1:30 p.m. birdwatching bus will visit the Taehwagang Ecological Center to view Taehwagang's fish and ecosystem, followed by observation of local waterbirds.

In particular, a nighttime birdwatching trip departing at 5:30 p.m. will also be offered, where participants will visit Taehwajeon in Jung-gu, Yugok-dong Dinosaur Footprint Park, Seongan Old Road, and Hamwolru, observing both waterbirds and resident birds and listening to bird calls.

On Saturdays, under the program titled "Taehwagang Seonbawi Bird Safari Hotspot Tour," participants will observe forest and waterbirds at Seonbawi Bridge and Seonbawi Park, then move on to Mangseong Bridge and Sail Bridge to search for waterbirds and resident birds in the morning and afternoon.

On Sundays, there will be an all-day birdwatching program from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participants will explore the Hwayagang Obok Village bird safari hotspot, and observe birds at Solgae Park on the Seosaeng coast and at Myeongseon Bridge near Jinha Beach.

After having their own packed lunch, participants will observe waterbirds at the deck attraction on the Hwayagang Bicycle Path in Balli, Onyang-eup, followed by a visit to the Ulju Folk Museum and participation in hands-on programs.

Citizens wishing to participate must select their preferred day and program and make a reservation through the Taehwagang Ecotourism Council website.

Reservations can be made by individuals, families, or groups, with a maximum of 12 participants per session. Personal accident insurance is required at the time of reservation. After applying, participants can confirm their reservation on the website, and only those with confirmed reservations will be allowed to board.

Anyone can apply for the birdwatching trips, but participants must be at least three years old and able to wear a seatbelt and remain seated.

Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis, and those on the waiting list will be contacted individually by phone if space becomes available. For inquiries regarding the Migratory Bird Tour Bus, please contact the Taehwagang Exploration Information Center.

An Ulsan city official stated, "To provide an exciting birdwatching experience during the summer vacation, we have prepared a variety of activities, including summer migratory birdwatching, tours of nearby attractions, and nighttime operations to avoid the heat. We encourage citizens to take part in these summer birdwatching trips, which offer a refreshing break from the hot weather."

Migratory Bird Tour Bus.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.