Bosu-dong Book Street Cultural Center(보수동 책방골목 문화관)

0m 46095 2023-01-09

8, Chaekbanggolmok-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-743-7650

[The used bookstore that sells memories]
Bosu-dong Book Street has a unique background. It was formed after the independence of Korea (August 15) as a residential area in the empty place where the previous Gukje Market was demolished. Book stores began opening one-by-one and soon the street became known as Bosu-dong Book Street. The street is popular amongst booklovers for their used books as well as new books, and amongst travelers for the street’s unique atmosphere. Many young adults also frequent the street because there are many specialty shops for comic books. Every year, the Bosu-dong Culture Festival takes place and visitors can participate in events such as, make-your-own book cover, make-your-own book, and so on. The festival not only gives an opportunity to learn about the history of Bosu-dong Book Street, but have a good time as well.

Urigeulbang (우리글방)

101.03033551926m 0 2024-02-13

63 Daecheong-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Urigeulbang, a venerable bookstore located in the renowned Bosu-dong Book Street in Busan, is celebrated for its trade in used books. This bookstore doubles as a book café, allowing visitors the unique experience of reading from its extensive collection while enjoying a cup of coffee or other beverages, without the obligation to purchase a book. The owner, an enthusiastic collector of used books, has amassed a vast array of old and rare editions, making it a treasure trove for bibliophiles. Adjacent to Urigeulbang is the Bosu-dong Book Street Cultural Center, where visitors have the opportunity to delve into the rich history of this unique bookstore alley.

Ai Hasi - Busan Gukje Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이하시 부산국제시장)

159.20102396460751m 0 2024-04-18

1F, Bldg. A of Ihasi, 33, Gukjesijang 2-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

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Ihasi (아이하시 (수제젓가락공예))

160.59085117535554m 11471 2020-02-18

33, Gukjesijang 2-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-253-3670

Ihasi boasts high-quality, handmade chopsticks that use only natural wooden materials and varnishes. Only natural lacquer is used for the part of the chopsticks that touches the mouth.

Gukje Market (국제시장)

248.02696056090602m 109029 2023-01-09

Area of Sinchang-ro 4-ga, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-7389

Following the Korean War, refugees who fled to Busan set up stalls in order to make a living by selling smuggled or imported products, which developed into Gukje Market (gukje meaning "international" in Korean) of today.

Gukje Market is one of Korea’s largest markets. The market's alleyways are lined with stalls selling diverse goods, particularly machinery tools, kitchenware, and clothing. To the market's right is an alleyway lined with charity stores, and to the left is Kkangtong Market.

Gukje Market Youth Street (국제시장 젊음의거리)

251.8300691475234m 10288 2016-12-16

25, Gukjesijang 2-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-7389

Youth Street is full of clothing and sports wear for young people. It boasts non-brand clothing items and accessories with unique designs. Suits and dresses are available at incredibly inexpensive prices compared to those in other areas.

Milgot Bakery (밀곳)

288.6174832977914m 0 2024-03-29

49 Bupyeong 1-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

Milgot Bakery is located in Bupyeong Market, which is full of Busan's local food. It is characterized by a trendy taste with Korean ingredients such as rice, mugwort, and black sesame. The best-selling Meossungmeossuk is made with Jeju mugwort, glutinous rice flour, and regular rice flour. Customors can ask to have the bread cut for their convenience upon order. Although the bakery is rather small, there are a lot of desserts, such as cookies including honey cookies and tarts with strawberries, figs, cherries, and shine muscat grapes.

Unsong Tamina (은송타미나)

289.2851011723099m 9092 2020-04-16

26, Gwangbuk-ro 39beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-246-0786

For over 25 years, Unsong Tamina in Gwangbok-dong Market has served customers with outstanding crafts, antique furniture, and interior design items. These items are reasonably priced, and the store has a wide range of products, making it convenient for customers to fulfill all their interior design needs. The store is particularly popular among Japanese visitors. Purchasing items for delivery is also available over the telephone.

Bupyeong (Kkangtong) Market (부평시장(깡통시장))

292.0399535459729m 59718 2023-01-09

48, Bupyeong 1-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-243-1128

Busan's Bupyeong Market is also known as Kkangtong (tin can) Market. It earned that funny name when it had a variety of imported canned goods from the United States for the US forces stationed in Korea during the Korean War. It was also known as "Dottegi (bustling plea) Market." All foreign products found in the country at that time were supplied from this market. Due to its vast property and many rare goods that were hard to find anywhere else during the time, it was also referred as "Gukje (International) Market." Nowadays, the market has reduced in size as many foreign products are freely imported, but the reputation and potential still remain. Some imported goods including liquor, clothes, ornaments, accessories, fashion items and electronic goods are still sold here.

A night market opens from 19:30-24:00 at the public parking lot and at Arcade 2 of the market . Along the 110m-long street market are 11 kiosks selling Korean food, 6 kiosks selling international food such as Japanese and Filipino foods, and 13 vendors selling clothes and accessories. The entrance of the market greets visitors with bright LED lights and fun performances. A magic show and a guitar performance take place twice a day by the entrance of the market and the at the four-way intersection inside the market.

Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)

296.7101228227795m 32395 2024-03-06

36, Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-7389

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.

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