Ulsan Jung-gu National Heritage Night Tour

The 2026 Ulsan Jung-gu National Heritage Night Tour will be held from October 23 to 25 at Ulsan Dongheon and Naea, as well as Gyeongsangjwa-do Byeongyeongseong. Admission is free, while some activities cost between KRW 5,000 and KRW 10,000. Whether advance reservations or ticket bookings are required has not been confirmed in the official 2026 information. A leaflet notice was posted on September 28, 2025, while a notice about preparations for the website launch was posted on August 15, 2026, so the method of publicizing information has varied.

2026: Adding “Thesis–Antithesis–Synthesis” to the Two Axes of Ulsan Dongheon and Byeongyeongseong

The 2026 festival uses Ulsan Dongheon and Naea, symbolizing civil affairs, and Gyeongsangjwa-do Byeongyeongseong, symbolizing military affairs, as its two stages. The relationship and conflicts between the two heads are drawn from records such as the Annals of King Sejong and the Annals of King Myeongjong, and presented through the flow of “thesis–antithesis–synthesis.”

The procession of the magistrate and performance programs are central features, while photo zones, busking, and a stamp tour operate as supplementary programs. Civil official experiences, military official experiences, ESG programs, and a QR local pass are also included in the 2026 information list.

Enter Dongheongil 167 and Seodong 149-8 as Separate Addresses

Ulsan Dongheon and Naea are located at 167 Dongheongil, Jung-gu, Ulsan Metropolitan City, while the listed address for Gyeongsangjwa-do Byeongyeongseong is 149-8 Seodong, Jung-gu, Ulsan Metropolitan City. Since both heritage sites are listed together in the official venue information, it is safer to search for “Ulsan Dongheon” and “Gyeongsangjwa-do Byeongyeongseong” separately in a map app.

The festival runs daily from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. from October 23 to 25, 2026. Information about transportation and travel time from the nearest major city, walking distances from stations or terminals, temporary shuttles, and the last departures has not been released. It is therefore safer to plan on not making this a day trip, and to confirm your return route before departure by calling the official inquiry number, 070-7656-0456.

First Distinguish the KRW 5,000 Activities from Dongheon Moonlight Tavern

At the venue, visitors can focus on traditional experiences, the magistrate’s procession, and performances, followed by photo zones, busking, and the stamp tour. The civil official and military official experiences directly address the contrast between civil and military affairs. Admission itself is free, but some activities cost between KRW 5,000 and KRW 10,000.

The listed dining areas are Dongheon Moonlight Tavern and Byeongyeong Starlight Tavern. Dongheon Tavern Set Meal is listed at KRW 10,000, and Byeongyeong Makchang Lunch Box at KRW 5,000, so admission fees and meal or activity costs must be calculated separately.

The program combines performances, exhibitions, explanations, and nighttime scenery, but the 2026 public information does not confirm whether English signs, English leaflets, interpretation, or multilingual audio guides will be available. Even without reading Korean explanations, visitors can choose visually oriented activities that follow on-site proceedings, such as photo zones, nighttime scenery, and busking. However, those who want to understand the relationship between the two heads should not miss the explanatory content.

Four Things to Confirm Before October 23 at the Ulsan Jung-gu National Heritage Night Tour

The detailed schedule for each program has not yet been released. Only the operating hours, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., have been confirmed, so visitors who want to see the magistrate’s procession or a specific performance should check the schedule again on the day of their visit.

Information about operation, cancellation, and refund policies in case of rain, temporary parking lots and parking fees, and wheelchair and stroller accessibility is also unavailable. Those seeking a quiet visit should first consider that the event includes performances and busking. Visitors who require English assistance should confirm language support by phone.

The Cultural Heritage Administration, Ulsan Metropolitan City, Ulsan Jung-gu Office, and Project Group Hada Co., Ltd. jointly host and operate the event. The official notice states that program details may change depending on on-site conditions. Before visiting on October 23, call 070-7656-0456 to confirm the schedule, rainy-weather operations, accessibility, and parking all at once.

Four Frequently Asked Questions About the Ulsan Jung-gu National Heritage Night Tour

• What are the roles of the two heritage sites? — Ulsan Dongheon and Naea symbolize civil affairs, while Gyeongsangjwa-do Byeongyeongseong symbolizes military affairs; the two sites serve as the festival’s two stages.
• How much are the Dongheon Tavern Set Meal and Byeongyeong Makchang Lunch Box? — The Dongheon Tavern Set Meal is KRW 10,000, and the Byeongyeong Makchang Lunch Box is KRW 5,000.
• Are there civil official and military official experiences? — Both experiences are listed as consumer participation programs for 2026, and some activities cost between KRW 5,000 and KRW 10,000.
• What records does the festival’s story originate from? — It presents the relationship and conflicts between the two heads, recorded in sources such as the Annals of King Sejong and the Annals of King Myeongjong, through a “thesis–antithesis–synthesis” framework.