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Yongdusan Park (용두산공원)

Yongdusan Park (용두산공원)

443.7146147200677m    149767     2024-03-06

37-55, Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-860-7820

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.

Hound Hotel Premier Nampo [Korea Quality] / 하운드호텔 프리미어 남포[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

Hound Hotel Premier Nampo [Korea Quality] / 하운드호텔 프리미어 남포[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

445.8945676608031m    914     2021-06-18

24, Bosu-daero, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-10-5610-0679

Located 5 min away by foot from Jagalchi Station of Busan Metro Line 1, Hound Hotel is a brand-new business hotel revolving around the concepts of “healing within the urban space” and “sensory revitalization.” Its proximity to Jagalchi Market, Bupyeong Kkangtong Market, Gukje Market, and Nampo-dong offers plenty of opportunities for gastronomy, shopping, and tourism between resting. There are a large variety of rooms available, all furnished with monotone, warm pastel, or brown tones and chic interior items. All rooms are equipped with high-quality bedding, sofas, and work desks for business travelers. The bathrooms come with large bathtubs and premium amenities, making it a great choice for healing. The Balcony Double’s terrace reminds guests of more exotic destinations, with its rattan chair and table. Baby cribs are free for rent for family travelers, and barrier-free rooms and elevators are available for guests with disabilities. Moreover, the hotel has a seminar room (available with extra charge) and a rooftop for enjoying the view of the city at night. The hotel also offers luggage storage and concierge services. 24 hr services in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian are available at the front desk.

Nampo Samgyetang (남포삼계탕)

447.20897306208997m    11824     2024-03-15

16-1, Nampo-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-5075

Nampo Samgyetang serves samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), a popular pick-me-up food in Korea. The restaurant's history goes back to 1962, so it has developed a loyal following. The samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) served in the restaurant features Korean chicken boiled down with vegetables and medicinal herbs, resulting in a nutritious bowl of soup. Other menu items include jeonbok samgyetang (abalone and ginseng chicken soup) and dak jeongi gui (roasted chicken).

Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street (광복로문화패션거리)

Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street (광복로문화패션거리)

451.64867980455045m    60941     2024-03-06

Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-253-8253

Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street is about 600 m long from the entrance to Gukje Market. The street has historically featured many clothing shops, and it is quite crowded at night or on weekends. Every December, the area also hosts the Busan Christmas Tree Cultural Festival, which turns the street into a pedestrian-only area. There are plenty of good restaurants in the area, which is a great place to feel the vitality and energy of Busan’s youth. 

Hotel Forêt Premier Nampo [Korea Quality] / 호텔포레 프리미어 남포 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

Hotel Forêt Premier Nampo [Korea Quality] / 호텔포레 프리미어 남포 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

459.22881637631593m    1     2021-03-27

54-1, Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-242-2200

This hotel is located in the midpoint between Jagalchi Station and Nampo Station of Busan Metro Line 1. It takes about 6 min by foot to reach either of the stations, and a large number of bus stops near the hotel offers good accessibility. There are five types of rooms in Hotel Forêt Premier Nampo, from Standard to Suite. All rooms are furnished with a calm and understated interior with wooden or low-saturation color furniture acting as keystones. Air purifier, bidet, and premium duck down bedding offer pleasant conditions for sleeping. Rooms face different directions, but all offer a great view of Busan’s city center. Yongdusan Park can be seen from the Standard Twin rooms; Busan city center and Namhangdaegyo Bridge from the Deluxe Double; and Namhangdaegyo Bridge and the sea beyond from the Suite. Facilities also live up to the hotel’s reputation, with a cafe spanning the 1st and 2nd floor of the hotel and a restaurant on the third floor. Business travelers can also make use of the hotel’s business center and conference rooms. Gukje Market, Jagalchi Market, and Yongdusan Park are reachable by foot.

Halmae Gaya Milmyeon (할매가야밀면)

Halmae Gaya Milmyeon (할매가야밀면)

462.7033793224795m    14351     2024-03-20

56-14, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-246-3314

Halmae Gaya Milmyeon is a restaurant near BIFF Square that serves milmyeon (wheat noodles). Milmyeon (wheat noodles), a folk dish of Busan, refers to noodles made with starch and flour. The yellowish noodles are chewy and plain in taste, perfect as accompaniments to the chilled clear soup with a sheet of ice on top. Nearby tourist sites include Gukje Market and Jagalchi Market.

Busan Christmas Tree Festival (부산크리스마스트리문화축제)

463.40229036044775m    59599     2021-12-16

58-2, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-243-3927

Busan Christmas Tree Festival, Busan's annual winter event. Fabulous LED lights, concerts, a giant Christmas tree, street performances, and other events make the event all the more festive.

Yedang (예당)

466.05078860142186m    6958     2015-10-27

61-1, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Located in Gwangbok-dong, Busan, Yedang is a restaurant specializing in sundubu (soft tofu stew). Other items on their menu include haemul pajeon (seafood & green onion pancake), stone pot bibimbap, tteokgalbi (grilled short rib meat patties), bulgogi, and galbijjim (braised beef ribs). The restaurant has a neat and elegant interior and is oftten visited by local residents as well as foreign tourists.

PALMIAN Nampo(팔미엔 남포)

PALMIAN Nampo(팔미엔 남포)

466.21931939199044m    53     2020-12-04

61-1 Gwangbok-ro Jung-gu Busan
+82-51-244-1120

It is a restaurant that makes Jjamppong (Korean spicy seafood noodle soup) with 8 kinds of noodles. The best menu at this restaurant is noodles in black bean sauce. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Busan.

Kakao Friends Flagship Store - Busan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카카오프렌즈 플래그십 부산)

Kakao Friends Flagship Store - Busan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카카오프렌즈 플래그십 부산)

471.332241302229m    0     2024-04-23

62, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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