Jung-Gu Travel Guide

Ulsan

The Ulsan Hyanggyo is a public local educational institution from the Joseon Era (1392-1897). The structure includes Daeseongjeon (Confucian shrine), Myeongryundang (lecture hall), Dongmu and Seomu (east and west Shrines), Dongjae and Seojae (east and west dormitories), Cheongwonru (two story front gate) and an inner gate. Furthermore, an adjacent walled compound has a caretake'rs house and additional dormitory rooms.
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The Ulsan Hyanggyo is a public local educational institution from the Joseon Era (1392-1897). The structure includes Daeseongjeon (Confucian shrine), Myeongryundang (lecture hall), Dongmu and Seomu (east and west Shrines), Dongjae and Seojae (east and west dormitories), Cheongwonru (two story front gate) and an inner gate. Furthermore, an adjacent walled compound has a caretake'rs house and additional dormitory rooms.
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The Ulsan Hyanggyo is a public local educational institution from the Joseon Era (1392-1897). The structure includes a Confucian shrine, sage shrines, gates, lecture hall, and dormitories. Cheongwonru is the front gate to the hyanggyo. The gate roof is hipped and gabled with double eaves above an open second level that was used as a study area by the Confucian scholars at the school.
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The Ulsan Hyanggyo is a public local educational institution from the Joseon Era (1392-1897). Structures include a Confucian shrine, sage shrines, gates, lecture hall, and dormitories. The Confucian shrine hall, Daeseongjeon, is dedicated to Confucius (552-479 B.C.). Daeseongjeon has a gabled roof with a wing-like bracket style.
Photo by Steve46814 (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)
The Ulsan Hyanggyo is a public local educational institution from the Joseon Era (1392-1897). The structure includes a Confucian shrine, sage shrines, gates, lecture hall, and dormitories. Cheongwonru is the front gate to the hyanggyo. The gate roof is hipped and gabled with double eaves above an open second level that was used as a study area by the Confucian scholars at the school.
Photo by Steve46814 (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)

Popular places to visit

Walk to the very end of Ilsan via bridges and rocks.

Daewangam Park

3/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Daewangam Park, a lovely green space in Ulsan. Wander the pebble beaches and forests while you're in the area.

Daewangam Park
Closeup of colorful surfboards placed on the Jinha beach in South Korea on a bright summer day

Jinha Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Jinha Beach during your trip to Ulsan? Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Jinha Beach
Panorama of Bay of Cape Ganjeolgot with Cliffs, Lighthouse and Monuments. Easternmost Point of Peninsula in Ulsan, South Korea. Asia

ganjeolgot

Enjoy a stop at ganjeolgot, an entertaining place to visit in Ulsan. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

ganjeolgot
울산 문수축구경기장 항공 촬영 전경 Aerial View of Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium in South Korea

Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium

Catch an event at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium during your trip to Ulsan. Wander the pebble beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
Ilsan Beach, Ulsan South Korea

Ilsan Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ilsan Beach during your trip to Ulsan?

Ilsan Beach
A fisherman was catching his time on the beach. And I watched him and took this calm picture.

Jujeon Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Jujeon Beach during your trip to Ulsan?

Jujeon Beach

Things to do

Bridge out to small rocky island of Daewangam park in Ulsan

Private Ulsan City Tour

฿7,320
per traveller
Private Ulsan City Tour
Ulsan Chartered Day Tour from Busan

Ulsan Chartered Day Tour from Busan

฿12,583
per traveller
Ulsan Chartered Day Tour from Busan
Amethyst Cavern Park

Ulsan Full Day Private Car Tour from Busan with a Certified Guide

฿14,156
per traveller
Ulsan Full Day Private Car Tour from Busan with a Certified Guide
Echoes of Silla Gyeongju Historical Guided Day Tour from Busan

Echoes of Silla Gyeongju Historical Guided Day Tour from Busan

฿2,013
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Echoes of Silla Gyeongju Historical Guided Day Tour from Busan
Private Day tour Gyeongju Unesco culture area in Gyeongju city

Private Day tour Gyeongju Unesco culture area in Gyeongju city

฿2,517
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Private Day tour Gyeongju Unesco culture area in Gyeongju city
Full day Private Gyeongju UNESCO Heritage Tour : a glimpse into Silla

Full day Private Gyeongju UNESCO Heritage Tour : a glimpse into Silla

฿8,066
per adult
Full day Private Gyeongju UNESCO Heritage Tour : a glimpse into Silla
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Top hotels in Jung-Gu

Hotel Daoom

Hotel Daoom

3.5 out of 5
538, Beonyeong-ro Ulsan
The price is ฿1,157 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿1,157
฿1,273 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ulsan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ulsan Takgoo Gyosil and Dongchun ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (216 reviews)
This is ok

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

Hotel Daoom
Hotel Riverside

Hotel Riverside

3.5 out of 5
20, Jeolmeumui-geori, Jung-gu Ulsan Ulsan
The price is ฿1,118 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿1,118
฿1,230 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ulsan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gangnam Sports Town and Star Bowlingjang ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (659 reviews)
Everything is good.

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2025

Hotel Riverside
Lahan Select Gyeongju

Lahan Select Gyeongju

4.5 out of 5
338, Bomun-ro Gyeongju North Gyeongsang
The price is ฿3,124 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿3,124
฿3,436 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gyeongju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
Very friendly staff, great location, clean and spacious room

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Lahan Select Gyeongju
Shilla Stay Ulsan

Shilla Stay Ulsan

4 out of 5
200, Samsan-ro, Nam-gu Ulsan Ulsan
The price is ฿1,394 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿1,394
฿1,533 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ulsan. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Seonggwang Bowling Center and Star Bowlingjang ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
They need to change the towels

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Shilla Stay Ulsan
Kensington Resort Gyeongju

Kensington Resort Gyeongju

4 out of 5
11-1 Bukgun-dong Gyeongju North Gyeongsang
The price is ฿3,276 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿3,276
฿3,604 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Gyeongju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Bomun Lake and Donggung Palace and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (114 reviews)
Far from the town

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Kensington Resort Gyeongju
Commodore Hotel Gyeongju

Commodore Hotel Gyeongju

3.5 out of 5
422, Bomun-ro Gyeongju North Gyeongsang
The price is ฿2,295 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,295
฿2,524 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gyeongju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Get breakfast! Great location and exceptional service.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Commodore Hotel Gyeongju
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Other neighbourhoods around Jung-Gu

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Buk-gu

While visiting Buk-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Hyundai Motors Ulsan Factory and Jujeon Beach.

Buk-gu
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Samsan-dong

While you're in Samsan-dong, take in top sights like Geunlo Bokji Hoegwannae Bowlingjang and jump on the metro at Taehwagang Metro Station to see more of the city.

Samsan-dong
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Hyomun

While Hyomun may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Dongchun Gymnasium and Hyundai Motors Ulsan Factory.

Hyomun
Ulsan Whale Museum

Nam-Gu

Get to know Nam-Gu and its many features like its mountain views and riverfront. You might want to explore sights like Jangsaengpo Whale Museum and Ulsan Grand Park, and you can jump on the metro at Gaeunpo Metro Station or Taehwagang Metro Station to get around the city.

Nam-Gu
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Gosa

Though Gosa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jangsaengpo Whale Museum and Hyundai Motors Ulsan Factory.

Gosa
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Gulhwa

Gulhwa is well liked for its entertainment venues. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ulsan area, you might plan a trip to Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium or Taehwa River Grand Park.

Gulhwa

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