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

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
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
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
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

Top hotels in Jung-Gu

Hotel Daoom

Hotel Daoom

3.5 out of 5
538, Beonyeong-ro Ulsan
The price is 1.073.525 ₫ per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
1.073.525 ₫
1.180.877 ₫ total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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 ...
Hotel Daoom
Lahan Select Gyeongju

Lahan Select Gyeongju

4.5 out of 5
338, Bomun-ro Gyeongju North Gyeongsang
The price is 2.675.536 ₫ per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
2.675.536 ₫
2.943.086 ₫ total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (1,000 reviews)
Great breakfast, variety of different food. Clean room with beautiful lake view. Definitely go back.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Lahan Select Gyeongju
Elafonisi Hotel

Elafonisi Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1594, Donghaean-ro, Gampo-eup Gyeongju North Gyeongsang
The price is 1.189.123 ₫ per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
1.189.123 ₫
1.308.028 ₫ total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gyeongju. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bonggil Daewangam Beach and Gameunsa Temple Site ...
Elafonisi Hotel
Ulsan City Hotel

Ulsan City Hotel

3 out of 5
246, Samsan-ro, Nam-gu Ulsan
The price is 1.073.524 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
1.073.524 ₫
1.180.876 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ulsan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Geunlo Bokji Hoegwannae Bowlingjang ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
good services

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Ulsan City Hotel
Shilla Stay Ulsan

Shilla Stay Ulsan

4 out of 5
200, Samsan-ro, Nam-gu Ulsan Ulsan
The price is 1.283.434 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
1.283.434 ₫
1.411.777 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Yes, the staff are very friendly and their free car parking service is wonderful!

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Shilla Stay Ulsan
LOTTE CITY HOTEL ULSAN

LOTTE CITY HOTEL ULSAN

4 out of 5
204, Samsan-ro Namg-gu Ulsan Ulsan
The price is 1.107.072 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
1.107.072 ₫
1.217.779 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ulsan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Seonggwang Bowling Center and ...
LOTTE CITY HOTEL ULSAN
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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 Jujeon Beach and Gangdong 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 Jangsaengpo Whale Museum.

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 Taehwa River 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 Seuldo Lighthouse.

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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