Jung-Gu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
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 forests 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

Activities

Bridge out to small rocky island of Daewangam park in Ulsan

Private Ulsan City Tour

NZ$395
per traveller
Private Ulsan City Tour
Amethyst Cavern Park

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

NZ$782
per traveller
Ulsan Full Day Private Car Tour from Busan with a Certified Guide
Ulsan Chartered Day Tour from Busan

Ulsan Chartered Day Tour from Busan

NZ$695
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

NZ$111
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

NZ$139
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Private Day tour Gyeongju Unesco culture area in Gyeongju city
Gyeongju UNESCO sites Private tour with licensed tour guide

Gyeongju UNESCO sites Private tour with licensed tour guide

NZ$648
per adult
Gyeongju UNESCO sites Private tour with licensed tour guide
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Our pick of the best Jung-Gu Hotel Deals

Hotel Daoom

Hotel Daoom

3.5 out of 5
538, Beonyeong-ro Ulsan
The price is NZ$70 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$70
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 June 2025

Hotel Daoom
Hotel Riverside

Hotel Riverside

3.5 out of 5
20, Jeolmeumui-geori, Jung-gu Ulsan Ulsan
The price is NZ$64 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$64
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 Gangnam Sports Town and Star Bowlingjang ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (660 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 NZ$188 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
NZ$188
2 Feb - 3 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! (1,005 reviews)
Beautiful location. Room was spacious and clean.

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Lahan Select Gyeongju
Shilla Stay Ulsan

Shilla Stay Ulsan

4 out of 5
200, Samsan-ro, Nam-gu Ulsan Ulsan
The price is NZ$84 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$84
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! (1,000 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$173 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
NZ$173
29 Jan - 30 Jan
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! (111 reviews)
Far from the town

Reviewed on 17 Jan 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 NZ$77 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$77
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Convenient location

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

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 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

4/5(1 area review)

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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