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Ulsan, Korea

1 million inhabitants. It is located in the south-east of the country, neighboring Busan to the south and facing Gyeongju to the north.

Type CityPopulation 1,000,000Metro Area Population 1,100,000

Why go

  • City in South Korea.
  • Served by Ulsan Airport (USN).

History

Ulsan, officially the Ulsan Metropolitan City, is South Korea's seventh-largest metropolitan city and the eighth-largest city overall, with a population of over 1.1 million inhabitants. It is located in the south-east of the country, neighboring Busan to the south and facing Gyeongju to the north.

Where to stay

228-10 Hakseong-ro, Jung-gu, Ulsan, South Korea · hub.hotelstory.com
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20 Jeolmeumui-geori, Jung-gu, Ulsan, South Korea · booking.naver.com
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204 Samsan-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea · lottehotel.com
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282 Samsan-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea · lottehotel.com
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308 Samsan-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea · toyoko-inn.com
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65 Namjung-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea · stay.plott.co.kr
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44716, 14 Saneop-ro 647beon-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea · yeoubihotel.com
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18 Jeongdong-ro 76beon-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea · q5motel.alltheway.kr
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Beonyoung-ro 538 ( Bangu-dong), Ulsan, South Korea · hoteldaoom.com
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200 Samsan-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea · shillastay.com
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8 Jungang-ro 213beon-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea
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1559-6 Samsan-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea
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6-17 Samsan-ro 383beon-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea
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South Korea, Ulsan, Nam-gu, 울산광역시 남구 삼산동 1565-16
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1642-4 Samsan-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea
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8, Nam-g, 24 Samsan-ro, 301beon-gil, Ulsan, South Korea
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6-10 Samsan-ro 383beon-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea
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20 Saneop-ro 647beon-gil, Samsan-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea
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1564-8 Samsan-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea
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6, Jungang-ro 306beon-gil, Ulsan, South Korea
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64 Samsin-ro, Samsan-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea
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6 Jungang 2-gil, Seongnam-dong, Jung-gu, Ulsan, South Korea
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South Korea, Ulsan, Jung-gu, Jeolmeumui 2-geori, 5 KR
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4 Samsin-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea
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16-1 Wangsaeng-ro 62beon-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea
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17, Samsan-ro, 77beon-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea
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Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 126 중앙로, 울산광역시, 44722 · mcdonalds.co.kr
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Korean, Chicken, 해신탕, 칼국수, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 24 명덕6길, 울산광역시, 44030
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · istarbucks.co.kr
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Chicken, Restaurant · Chicken restaurant
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30 · 10 달삼로84번길, 울산광역시, 44720
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Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food · pizzaschool.net
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream
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Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 74 해수욕장10길, 울산광역시
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Pork, Grill, Restaurant · Pork/Grill restaurant
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 30 보성길(Boseong-gil), 울산광역시
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 30 일산진6길(Ilsanjin 6-gil), 울산광역시
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 31 등대로 Deungdae-ro, 울산광역시
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Noodle, Korean, Restaurant · Noodle/Korean restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant · hsd.co.kr
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Sushi, Restaurant · Features: delivery
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Toast & Coffee, Cafe · Toast & Coffee cafe
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Curry, Restaurant · Curry restaurant
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Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
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오리탕, 불고기, Restaurant · 오리탕/불고기 restaurant
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
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Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant
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Tea, Dessert, Cafe · Tea/Dessert cafe
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Donut, Cafe · Donut cafe
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
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Dessert, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Dessert/Coffee Shop cafe · 2 송정25길, 울산광역시, 44236
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Indian, Curry, Restaurant · Indian/Curry restaurant
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Salad, Restaurant · Salad restaurant
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Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream
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분식, Restaurant · 분식 restaurant
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Kebab, Korean, Restaurant · Kebab/Korean restaurant
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Cafe · cafe · paikdabang.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 26 신답로, 44209 · lotteria.com
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Korean, Bossam, Restaurant · Korean/Bossam restaurant
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · hollys.co.kr
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 127 대송로, 울산광역시
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Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food · pizzahut.co.kr
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Sandwich, Cafe · Sandwich cafe
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 21 해수욕장길, 울산광역시
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 7 해수욕장1길, 울산광역시
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 43 등대로 Deungdae-ro, 울산광역시
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Airports

Ulsan Airport (USN) 7 km to the centre
Ulsan, 31, KR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Korean Air, Asiana Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Seoul, Cheju (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Korean Air KE (737-800) · 2 routes: Cheju, Seoul
  • Asiana Airlines OZ (A320) · 1 route: Seoul

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Getting there by ferry

Ggolji Ferry
Ferry terminal · 2.9 km from the centre
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방어진항(Bangeojin Bay)
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ulsan Airport (USN). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: USN has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Seoul, Cheju). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Ggolji Ferry, 2.9 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ulsan, Korea. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.