DOMOHEON (도모헌)

4.2Km 2025-04-11

60 Hwangnyeongsan-ro 7beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan

DOMOHEON, the former residence of the Busan Mayor, was transformed into a cultural space and opened to the public in September 2024. The establishment includes a cultural space, shared office, café, lecture hall, meeting room, and various other convenience facilities. It also features a living garden, which is the first living garden in Busan. In the past, it was also referred to as the local Cheong Wa Dae creating an authoritative image. However, with the recent remodeling, it has now become a welcoming space for the public to relax and enjoy cultural activities.

Dong-A University Hospital (동아대학교병원)

4.7Km 2025-12-10

26 Daesingongwon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan

Dong-A University Hospital is a teaching hospital that conducts advanced clinical research and specialized medical care. As a university hospital integrating patient care, medical research, and education, it responds to the healthcare needs of the local community and provides high-quality medical services. It is also responsible for clinical training of medical students and the development of healthcare professionals, and operates a TRUST-based medical system founded on safety, research, communication, and technology as a tertiary general hospital.

Yeon-San Dangdang Korean Medicine Hospital (연산당당한방병원)

4.7Km 2025-10-23

82 World cup-daero, Yeonje-gu, Busan

Yeonsan Dangdang Korean Medicine Hospital is a 98-bed hospital located in central Busan, near Yeonsan Station. The hospital offers traditional Korean medicine treatments, internal medicine, orthopedic care, and health screenings. It also has staff who speak English, Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese, ensuring that international patients can receive care in a comfortable and welcoming environment.

Gwangalli SUP Zone (광안리 SUP Zone)

4.8Km 2022-04-06

Namcheon-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan

Gwangalli SUP Zone is a space to make Gwangalli Beach the mecca of water sports. The peaceful waves of Gwangalli Beach makes it a perfect condition for people to ride Stand Up Paddleboard. After being designated as SUP Zone in 2020, the 400 meter area offers beach bar, beach bed, wind bed, SUP photo zone and more. In July and August, people who rent water leisure equipments can use reed parasol or beach bed for free. Visitors can also enjoy special experience using phone app "Real World" for an outdoor room escape.

Gwangalli Ocean Leports Center (광안리 해양레포츠센터)

4.8Km 2024-07-24

222 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro 54beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan

Gwangalli Ocean Leports Center is a large-scale water sports facility located at Gwangalli Beach in Busan. The center offers a wide range of water programs, such as jetboats, yachts, windsurfing, kayaks, and more with a focus on enjoying these activities safely.

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

4.9Km 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.

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

5.2Km 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.

Hyewonjeongsa Temple (혜원정사)

5.2Km 2024-02-22

47 Gobun-ro 68beon-gil, Yeonje-gu, Busan

The "jeongsa" of Hyewonjeongsa Temple refers to a temple, meaning a place where practitioners dwell and dedicate themselves to spiritual cultivation. It houses various halls such as Daeungbojeon, Manbuljeon, Samseonggak, Bell Pavilion, Yosachae, and Statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. There is a hiking trail leading to the summit of Myobongsan Mountain, from where one can enjoy a panoramic view of Busan city.

Gwangalli Beach (광안리해수욕장)

5.2Km 2025-04-14

219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan

Located to the west of Haeundae Beach, Gwangalli Beach is 1.4 kilometers long and 25~110 meters wide, and is famous for its fine sand. The area underwent a water purification process, which led the ecosystem to flourish in the nearby river waters. In addition to the beachfront, the Gwangalli area is filled with delicious restaurants and romantic cafes, as well as stores selling famous fashion brands. The area has plenty to offer, but many people come in the evening to take in the bright lights of Gwangandaegyo Bridge, stretching across the horizon.

Busan Fireworks Festival (부산불꽃축제)

5.2Km 2025-10-30

219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-713-5000

Busan Fireworks Festival takes place every autumn along Gwangalli Beach. The festival’s diverse programs of cultural events, high-tech laser light shows, and myriad of unique and colorful fireworks make this one of the area’s most popular festivals, drawing crowds of over 1 million visitors each year. Although most people flock to the beach for a closer view of the festivities, nearby Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, Dongbaekseom Island, and Igidae Coastal Park also offer great views of the fireworks.

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