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

5/5(4 reviews)

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

Daewangam Park
Jinha beach outside of Ulsan is a little paradise!

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

Taehwa River Grand Park

Explore the great outdoors at Taehwa River Grand Park, a lovely green space in Ulsan. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Taehwa River Grand Park

Dongchun Gymnasium

Catch an event at Dongchun Gymnasium during your trip to Ulsan. Wander the forest and pebble beaches while you're in the area.

Dongchun Gymnasium

Taehwa River Seepri Bamboo Grove

Explore the great outdoors at Taehwa River Seepri Bamboo Grove, a lovely green space in Ulsan. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Taehwa River Seepri Bamboo Grove

Ulsan Takgoo Gyosil

Catch an event at Ulsan Takgoo Gyosil during your trip to Ulsan. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Ulsan Takgoo Gyosil

Things to do

Ulsan Chartered Day Tour from Busan

Ulsan Chartered Day Tour from Busan

￥62,628
per traveler
Ulsan Chartered Day Tour from Busan
Amethyst Cavern Park

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

￥70,457
per traveler
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

￥10,120
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

￥12,526
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Private Day tour Gyeongju Unesco culture area in Gyeongju city
Private Guided World Heritage Gyeongju Taxi Tour

Private World Heritage Gyeongju Taxi Tour

￥17,168
per traveler
Private World Heritage Gyeongju Taxi Tour
Gyeongju Small Group photo Tour

Gyeongju Small Group photo Tour (Max 6 Pax)

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Jung-Gu Hotel Deals

Hotel Daoom

Hotel Daoom

3.5 out of 5
538, Beonyeong-ro Ulsan
The price is ￥5,887 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
￥5,887
￥6,476 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ulsan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ulsan Takgoo Gyosil and Dongchun ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (216 reviews)
This is ok

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

Hotel Daoom
Hotel Riverside

Hotel Riverside

3.5 out of 5
20, Jeolmeumui-geori, Jung-gu Ulsan Ulsan
The price is ￥5,069 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
￥5,069
￥5,632 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ulsan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gangnam Sports Town and Star ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (659 reviews)
Everything is good.

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025

Hotel Riverside
Lahan Select Gyeongju

Lahan Select Gyeongju

4.5 out of 5
338, Bomun-ro Gyeongju North Gyeongsang
The price is ￥15,731 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
￥15,731
￥17,304 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Gyeongju. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Beautiful location. Room was spacious and clean.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Lahan Select Gyeongju
Shilla Stay Ulsan

Shilla Stay Ulsan

4 out of 5
200, Samsan-ro, Nam-gu Ulsan Ulsan
The price is ￥7,018 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
￥7,018
￥7,720 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ulsan. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Seonggwang Bowling Center and Star Bowlingjang ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
They need to change the towels

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Shilla Stay Ulsan
Kensington Resort Gyeongju

Kensington Resort Gyeongju

4 out of 5
11-1 Bukgun-dong Gyeongju North Gyeongsang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥14,023 per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
￥14,023
￥15,673 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Gyeongju. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Bomun Lake and Donggung Palace ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (111 reviews)
Far from the town

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Kensington Resort Gyeongju
LOTTE CITY HOTEL ULSAN

LOTTE CITY HOTEL ULSAN

4 out of 5
204, Samsan-ro Namg-gu Ulsan Ulsan
The price is ￥6,524 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
￥6,524
￥7,176 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ulsan. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Seonggwang Bowling Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Convenient location

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

LOTTE CITY HOTEL ULSAN
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Other neighborhoods around Jung-Gu

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Buk-gu

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Buk-gu, Hyundai Motors Ulsan Factory and Jujeon Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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

When in Hyomun, you can plan a visit to Dongchun Gymnasium and Hyundai Motors Ulsan Factory, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hyomun
Ulsan Whale Museum

Nam-Gu

4/5(16 area reviews)

Nam-Gu is well-liked for its mountain views and riverfront. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Jangsaengpo Whale Museum and Ulsan Grand Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Gaeunpo Metro Station or Taehwagang Metro Station to get around.

Nam-Gu
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Gosa

Gosa might not have many top sights, but Jangsaengpo Whale Museum and Hyundai Motors Ulsan Factory are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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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