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Ulsan Jungang Traditional Market (울산 중앙시장)

Ulsan Jungang Traditional Market (울산 중앙시장)

2.5Km    2025-10-23

329 Beonyeong-ro, Jung-gu, Ulsan

Since its inception as Okgyo Market in 1922, Ulsan Jungang Traditional Market has remained in the same location for over 80 years, sharing in the community’s joys and sorrows. Dedicated entirely to customer satisfaction, it has continued to flourish even amid a global economic recession, with vendors specializing in wedding goods, as well as curtains, tableware, ritual items, clothing, and more. Known for having the longest arcade facility among markets nationwide, it also runs a night market from 7:00 PM to midnight every day except Monday. On offer are almost 30 types of food items prepared by former family restaurant chefs, culinary school instructors, and aspiring chefs.

Ulsan Culture Art Center (울산문화예술회관)

Ulsan Culture Art Center (울산문화예술회관)

2.7Km    2021-12-06

200, Beonyeong-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

Ulsan Culture Art Center is a representative performance hall of Ulsan, providing various types of performances. It has multiple performance halls and exhibition halls as well as restaurant, children playground and more.

Solmaru Trail (솔마루길)

3.0Km    2024-10-16

233 Dotjil-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

Solmaru Trail, an "Eco path of Ulsan" that connects the people with Mother Nature, is a 24-kilometer urban circuit walk that starts from Seonam Lake Park and connects to Sinseonsan Mountain, Daegongwonsan Mountain, Munsu International Archery Range, Solmaru Haneul Road, Samhosan Mountain and Namsan Mountain. Climbing up to Sinseonjeong Pavilion on top of Sinseonsan Mountain, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Seonam Lake Park. The Daegongwonsan Mountain section features a gradual incline through a thick pine tree forest and is easily accessible as the route is connected to the city.

Sunmot Ecological Park (숯못 생태공원)

3.7Km    2022-08-18

90 , Hamwol-ro, Jung-gu, Ulsan

Sunmot Ecological Park is home to the famous Sunmot Pond, which is associated with the legend of Dongbangsak and Grandmother Mago. The pond provides a beautiful resting space in the heart of Ulsan.

Ulsan Lotte Grand Wheel (울산 롯데 그랜드 휠)

Ulsan Lotte Grand Wheel (울산 롯데 그랜드 휠)

3.8Km    2025-12-17

288 Samsan-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

The Ulsan Lotte Grand Wheel is located on the 7th floor of Lotte Young Plaza next to Ulsan Express Bus Terminal. The Ferris wheel offers a 20-minute ride with panoramic views of Ulsan, with options for a general cabin or a crystal cabin, making it a popular attraction among both tourists and shoppers.

Seonam Lake Park (선암호수공원)

Seonam Lake Park (선암호수공원)

4.3Km    2025-01-13

104, Seonamhosu-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan

Seonam Lake Park was originally developed to provide industrial water, and was closed off to the public with high barbed wire fences for over four decades. However, after the area was no longer used for industrial reasons, the fences were removed and the 1.2 ㎢ lake area was converted into a park. Various facilities and walking paths were created to compliment the breathtaking scenery and the surroundings.

Eoryeondang (어련당)

Eoryeondang (어련당)

5.5Km    2024-08-05

61 , Sanjeon-gil, Jung-gu, Ulsan

Eoryeondang in Jung-gu, Ulsan, is a hanok stay built and operated by Ulsan Jung-gu Office. It has 7 guestrooms, some with kitchen sinks, one with a wooden floor suitable for families, and all with toilet facilities. Dongcheon Stream flows nearby and there is a trail leading to Byeongyeongseong, a Joseon fortress and excellent spot for contemplating Korean history. Hanok stay visitors can sample folk games such as Yutnori, Tuho, and Jegichagi.

Jangsaengpo Culture Warehouse (장생포 문화창고)

Jangsaengpo Culture Warehouse (장생포 문화창고)

8.0Km    2025-12-18

110 Jangsaengpogorae-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

The Jangsaengpo Culture Warehouse was originally a cold storage facility that was renovated into a cultural complex in 2021. Spanning six floors, the complex features various galleries, a book café, interactive spaces, a communal workspace, and a rooftop garden offering panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Birth Home of Park Sang-jin (박상진의사 생가)

Birth Home of Park Sang-jin (박상진의사 생가)

8.2Km    2024-02-20

10 Baksangjin 5-ro, Buk-gu, Ulsan

Birth Home of Park Sang-jin is the residence where Park Sang-jin (1884-1921), an independence activist during the Japanese colonial period, once resided. He devoted all his assets to the independence movement, which led to the decline of his family and the eventual loss of this house to others. However, the government later acquired it, restoring and preserving the property. Comprising six buildings, including sarangchae and anchae, the tiled-roof house represents a yangban's residence built in the 19th century in Korea.

Hyundai Motors Ulsan Plant (현대자동차 울산공장)

8.5Km    2025-07-17

700, Yangjeong-dong, Buk-gu, Ulsan-si

Hyundai Motors Ulsan Plant is the world's largest single plant. It is made up of five independent factories, with approximately 32,000 personnel producing an average of 1,520,000 vehicles per year. The complex is 1.5 times bigger than the area of Yeouido, and owns a port where they ship out maximum of 4,500 vehicles per day.