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Hotel Gwangjang (광장호텔)

Hotel Gwangjang (광장호텔)

3.5Km    2025-01-07

7, Jungang-daero 214beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-464-3141

Hotel Gwangjang is located near Busan Station Plaza in the heart of the port city Busan. The hotel underwent a major reconstruction work in 2002 to provide better quality rooms that offer both comfort and convenience. The hotel continues to provide excellent service to accommodate guests' needs.

UN Sculpture Park (UN조각공원)

3.6Km    2023-04-04

Daeyeong-dong, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-4541

UN Sculpture Park is located next to the UN Memorial Cemetery where the souls of UN soldiers who served in the Korean War rest in peace. The sculpture park exhibits 34 pieces of artworks created and donated by sculptors from 21 nations who provided support in the Korean War. These sculptures were created as a part of UN Memorial Park International Sculpture Symposium (September 15-30, 2000) that commemorated the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War in honor of those who fought in the war. The UN Sculpture Park had its opening ceremony on October 24, 2001.

 

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

3.7Km    2024-03-06

93 UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-625-0625

UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea stands as the sole UN cemetery globally, established by the UN Command in 1951 to inter fallen soldiers from the Korean War. Initially accommodating around 11,000 individuals, it later saw the repatriation of many, with 2,300 remains laid to rest. Soldiers from 11 nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, find their final resting place here. The site features Memorial Service Hall, Memorabilia Hall, Wall of Remembrance, UN Forces Monument, and Unknown Soldier's Pathway.

168 Stairs (168계단)

168 Stairs (168계단)

3.7Km    2023-01-03

9, Yeongcho-gil 197beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-253-8253

This is the fastest way to go downhill from Sanbok road to Busan port. The stairs are known to be as tall as a 6-story building and have exactly 168 steps. In the past, there used to be 3 wells located at the bottom of the stairs, which locals would wait in line to draw water when there was insufficient water, but now, there is only one well with drinking water.

Almond Hotel (아몬드호텔)

Almond Hotel (아몬드호텔)

3.8Km    2024-12-22

12-5 , Jungang-daero 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-469-1918, +82-51-469-1919

A five-minute walk from Busan Station and 1 km from the Busan Port Passenger Terminal, Hotel Almond is highly convenient for public transport and particularly popular with business travelers. Its spacious guestrooms are divided into ondol type and bedroom type rooms, and most of them come with a large bathtub. The hotel provies photocopying, printing, faxing and luggage storage services. Nearby tourist attractions include Choryangibagu-gil, Yongdusan Park, Bosu-dong Bookstore Alley, and Jagalchi Market.

Ebagu Crafts Workshop (이바구공작소)

Ebagu Crafts Workshop (이바구공작소)

3.8Km    2025-01-17

14-13, Mangyang-ro 486beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-468-0289

Ebagu Crafts Workshop was created as part of an urban regeneration project centered along Sanbok Road. The workshop serves as an archive center for the stories of local residents in Sanbok Road, and a new planned exhibition is held every two months. Personal collections, as well as the history of locals living in this district are well preserved, creating a warehouse of cultural resources for the future.

* Opening Date: March 6, 2013

Ppangcheon-dong (빵천동)

Ppangcheon-dong (빵천동)

3.8Km    2025-08-05

Namcheon-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan

Located in Namcheon-dong and originally known for its cherry blossom street, the neighborhood has gained a new nickname, “Ppangcheon-dong”, as local bakeries have begun attracting visitors specifically for their bread. The alley is lined with both long-standing local favorites and trendy, unique bakeries, making it a perfect place to savor the aroma while taking a leisurely stroll and trying different kinds of breads. Its proximity to Gwangalli Beach, one of the most popular attractions of Busan, makes it an ideal destination to visit together.  

Pyeongsanok (부산 평산옥)

3.9Km    2024-12-27

26 Choryangjung-ro, Dong-gu, Busan

Pyeongsanok in Busan, which has maintained a 130-year tradition, is dedicated to suyuk (boiled pork slices). The place only has boiled pork slices, noodles, and young summer radish kimchi noodles on their menu. In one serving, the noodles and boiled pork slices are served on one plate and have a light taste with simple ingredients such as green onions and kimchi in pork broth. Young summer radish kimchi noodles are moderately spicy and go well with soft-boiled pork slices. It is an old-fashioned restaurant that sticks to the basics.

Busan Chinatown Special Zone (부산 차이나타운특구(상해문.상해거리))

Busan Chinatown Special Zone (부산 차이나타운특구(상해문.상해거리))

3.9Km    2022-10-24

1, Jungang-daero 179beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-440-4815

Busan Chinatown, also known as Shanghai Street, offers visitors a chance to experience the past with old fashioned streets and Chinese songs playing from restaurants. Travelers can experience little China in the middle of Busan.

Samgwangsa Temple (삼광사)

Samgwangsa Temple (삼광사)

3.9Km    2025-02-06

77 Choeupcheon-ro 43beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-51-808-7111

Samgwangsa Temple is a Buddhist temple located on the slopes of Baegyangsan Mountain in downtown Busan. It houses various structures including the Daeungbojeon Hall, Bell Pavilion, and the Daebotap Tower, which stands at a x_height of 30 meters. The Daebotap Tower enshrines Buddha's relic brought from Tibet, Myanmar, and India. The temple offers different types of temple stays such as one-day, relaxation-oriented, and experiential stays. Visitors can participate in temple etiquette, tea ceremony experiences, 108 prostrations and meditation, Buddhist services, formal meal, and traditional cultural experiences tailored for foreigners.