BIFF Square (BIFF 광장)

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4 Nampo-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-1688-3010

Busan’s modern movie district was originally little more than a pair of cinemas that were built following Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule over half a century ago. However, major renovations took place ahead of the first Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), and the newly transformed district was named BIFF Square on August 14, 1996.

Having been remade into a cultural tourist attraction promoting the advancement of Korea’s film industry, BIFF Square has contributed to Busan’s newfound status as an international cultural tourist city. The 428 meter-long street stretching from the Buyeong Theater in Nampo-dong to the overpass in Chungmu-dong was divided into “Star Street” and “Festival Street,” and on the eve of the festival each year the “BIFF Square Ground Opening” is held here. During the ceremony, events such as the hand printing of famous movie celebrities and Nunkkot Jeomdeung (snow-flower lighting) take place. A district such as BIFF Square, crowded with first-run theaters in a city is rare not only in Asia but Europe as well, and for this reason it holds great potential. In recent years, the square has grown into a more complex area, featuring not only movie theaters but also shops and leisure facilities, attracting growing numbers of young visitors and tourists.

ABC-Mart - Busan Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 GS부산광복)

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2, Gwangbokjungang-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Nampo Samgyetang (남포삼계탕)

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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)

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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.

Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)

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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.

Gukje Market (국제시장)

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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.

Mariang Plus - Busan Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (마리앙플러스 부산광복)

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1F, #106, 27, Gwangbokjungang-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Gukje Market Art Street (미술의 거리)

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31, Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-244-7691

Located in Jung-gu, Busan, Art Street was introduced in April 2005. It is the site of various art contests, exhibitions, cultural events, and special events related to the Pusan International Film Festival. It has also nurtured young artists and offered diverse artwork and art-related activities. As the focal point of cultural tourism in Busan, the street has contributed immensely to promoting culture and art in Busan.

Halmae Gaya Milmyeon (할매가야밀면)

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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)

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58-2, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
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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.

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