Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)

8.3Km 2024-03-06

36, Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Gukje Market Food Street has more than 60 years of history as one of Busan's traditional markets' most famous food streets. It is known for a number of dishes, such as Chungmu gimbap served with sweet and sour squid salad, sweet-and-spicy tteokbokki, milmyeon (wheat noodles), dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup), sundae, patbingsu (shaved ice with red beans), and Busan’s iconic bibim dangmyeon (spicy glass noodles). These dishes are enjoyed on small stools next to the street stalls. The sight of the diners lining the stall is one of the defining views of traditional markets in Korea. Visitors can also find suitable clothing, shoes, and accessories here.

Busan Modern & Contemporary History Museum - Main Building (부산근현대역사관 본관)

8.3Km 2025-08-04

112 Daecheong-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Busan Modern & Contemporary Museum showcases the evolving identity of Busan through various exhibitions and programs. Housed in the former Bank of Korea Headquarters building, the museum's main building is a first-generation Korean architectural building. It features exhibitions and performances by young artists on the basement floor, and houses the Bank of Korea archive room, a café, a lounge and a gift shop on the first floor. The second floor is dedicated to special exhibitions, while the third and fourth floors offer educational spaces and historical exhibitions that trace Busan’s changing identity from the turbulent colonial period to the present day, offering visitors a meaningful glimpse into modern Korean history.

40-step Culture & Tourism Theme Street (40계단 문화관광테마거리)

8.4Km 2023-02-21

Area of 40gyedan-gil, Jungang-gu, Jung-gu, Busan

The 40-step Culture & Tourism Theme Street is a 450-meter street leading up to the 40-step stairway of the '40-step Cultural Center' and continues to the Palseong Tour.
The time-honored 40-step stairway embodies the joys and sorrows of refugees and those displaced by the Korean War. The entire area has been recently renovated to reflect life in Korea in the 50s & 60s.
The 40-step Culture & Tourism Theme Street was designated 'The Best Street' by the Busan municipal government in June 2004.

The First Skin Clinic (더퍼스트피부과의원 부산본점)

8.4Km 2025-12-18

#702–704, 287 Geumgok-daero, Buk-gu, Busan

The First Skin Clinic is the largest premium dermatology clinic in Busan, with board-certified dermatologists on staff providing personalized one-on-one care. It spans 1,322 square meters and offers hotel-class interiors, private single-patient rooms, and a VIP waiting lounge. Through precise examinations and one-on-one consultations, customized treatments are designed for each individual.

Jeonpo Samgeori (전포 삼거리)

8.5Km 2025-10-29

320 Jinnam-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan

The movie <Broker> - The bus stop where IU was standing
In the trailer, the bus stop where singer and actress IU stood with a depressed look is the Jeonpo Samgeori bus stop. Right in front of the bus stop, there are two public phone booths where she used to call the police. Red bricks, faded murals, slanted electric poles, and narrow sidewalks make it a photo spot as it is undecorated.

Busan Tower (부산타워)

8.5Km 2025-08-06

37-30 Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

Busan Tower, standing at 120 meters tall, is an iconic observation tower situated in Busan's Yongdusan Park. This tower offers visitors panoramic views of Busan Port and Yeongdo Island. A highlight is the nightly fireworks mapping show, where graphical displays are projected onto the windows, creating a mesmerizing backdrop against the colorful night view of Busan Port Bridge. The lower floor of the tower is a haven of amusement, themed around a flying submarine. On the second floor, visitors will find a photo zone and rooms decorated with themes representing famous travel destinations in Busan.

Busan Jung-gu Pet Festival (부산중구반려동물축제)

8.5Km 2025-11-05

37-30 Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-70-8893-2437

Busan Jung-gu Pet Festival is a pet cultural event featuring various programs such as walking programs, health consultations, and behavior training programs that pets and their owners can participate in together. The event aims to spread the culture of responsible pet ownership and revitalize the local pet industry.

Busan Museum of Movies (부산영화체험박물관)

8.5Km 2025-10-24

12 Daecheong-ro 126beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

The Busan Museum of Movies is Korea's first exhibition & experience space dedicated to films. Visitors can learn more about the process of making movies, as well as the history and future of the filming industry.

Yongdusan Park (용두산공원)

8.6Km 2025-08-06

37-55 Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

Situated at the heart of Busan, Yongdusan Park is famous for its escalators, which connect the Nampo-dong area with the park. The park has a great view of the Busan Port and the Yeongdo area. Notable sights in the area include the Busan Tower, the Statue of Admiral Yi Sunsin, a bell pavilion, a flower clock, and a sculpture of a dragon. The observatory on the Busan Tower offers an expansive view of Busan’s city center, the Busan Port, and the South Port at the distance. The view of the city at night is also not to be missed. Nearby tourist sites include many of Busan’s famous sights, from Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street to Jagalchi and Gukje Markets.

Nambusan Church (남부산교회)

8.6Km 2025-10-29

300 Jinnam-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan

The movie <Broker> - A meaningful place with a baby box
It is the location where the church scene with the baby box was filmed, and is impressive enough to be the starting point of the story. The name in the play was Busan Family Church. It shows the hilly terrain of Busan well, and the exterior with more than 40 years of history matches the mood of the movie. If you walk down the road, you can see the murals that appeared in the film and the friendly townscape.

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