Jung-Gu

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

Things to do

Bridge out to small rocky island of Daewangam park in Ulsan

Private Ulsan City Tour

HK$1,788
per traveller
Private Ulsan City Tour
Ulsan Chartered Day Tour from Busan

Ulsan Chartered Day Tour from Busan

HK$3,125
per traveller
Ulsan Chartered Day Tour from Busan
Echoes of Silla Gyeongju Historical Guided Day Tour from Busan

Echoes of Silla Gyeongju Historical Guided Day Tour from Busan

HK$500
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Echoes of Silla Gyeongju Historical Guided Day Tour from Busan
Private Guided World Heritage Gyeongju Taxi Tour

Private World Heritage Gyeongju Taxi Tour

HK$854
per traveller
Private World Heritage Gyeongju Taxi Tour
Private Day tour Gyeongju Unesco culture area in Gyeongju city

Private Day tour Gyeongju Unesco culture area in Gyeongju city

HK$625
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

HK$2,003
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 HK$316 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
HK$316
HK$348 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 HK$788 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
HK$788
HK$866 total
11 Mar - 12 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! (1,002 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 HK$350 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
HK$350
HK$385 total
8 Mar - 9 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 HK$294 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
HK$294
HK$326 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ulsan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ulsan Culture & Arts Center and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 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 HK$345 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
HK$345
HK$383 total
29 Mar - 30 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! (1,009 reviews)
Good facility and food.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 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 HK$317 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$317
HK$350 total
22 Mar - 23 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 Ilsan Beach.

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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