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Busan Marine Natural History Museum (부산해양자연사박물관)

Busan Marine Natural History Museum (부산해양자연사박물관)

1.9 Km    24524     2021-06-09

175, Ujangchun-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-553-4944

Opened on June 10, 1994, the Busan Marine Natural History Museum is the first and largest museum of its kind in Korea. The museum features some 25,000 marine specimens from over 100 countries around the world, including rare living species and those native to Korea. The museum opened a second exhibition hall in April 2003, and launched the Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum on February 23, 2007.

Busan Sports Complex (부산종합운동장)

Busan Sports Complex (부산종합운동장)

2.0 Km    18020     2021-07-22

344, World cup-daero, Yeonje-gu, Busan
+82-51-504-8001

Established in 1986, the Busan Sports Complex features the main stadium, Sajik indoor swimming pool, an indoor gymnasium, Sajik Baseball Ground, and an athletes' training center. The main stadium was the venue for the 2002 Asian Games and several matches during the 2002 FIFA World Cup. The Busan Sports Complex regularly hosts international sporting and cultural events, while providing excellent facilities for personal as well as group training.

Dongnaeeupseong History Festival (동래읍성역사축제)

Dongnaeeupseong History Festival (동래읍성역사축제)

2.0 Km    20426     2023-09-14

80, Munhwa-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-550-4094

Dongnaeeupseong History Festival highlights the customs and traditions of Dongnaeeupseong Fortress in 1592, during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The festival's main event is an exciting musical that reenacts a battle from the war, focusing on the noble patriots who gave their lives to defend the fortress. The festival has a high degree of both educational and entertainment value, making it one of the nation's unique "edu-tainment" festivals.

Busan Asiad Main Stadium (부산 아시아드주경기장)

2.0 Km    31638     2024-03-15

344 World cup-daero, Yeonje-gu, Busan
+82-51-500-2123

Busan Asiad Main Stadium, completed in 2001, was constructed to host the 2002 World Cup and the 2002 Busan Asian Games. Its design, closer to a circle than a straight line, offers both grandeur and comfort. It serves as the home stadium for the Busan IPark football club and hosts various events including track and field competitions and K-pop performances. Adjacent to it are a baseball stadium and an indoor gymnasium.

Nokcheon Hotel [Korea Quality] / 녹천호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

Nokcheon Hotel [Korea Quality] / 녹천호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

2.0 Km    158     2020-12-12

31, Geumganggongwon-ro 26beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-553-1005~9

Busan’s Dongnae Hot Springs is an old and famous hot spring whose historic records trace back to Samguk Yusa, in the 13th Century CE. Its magnesium-rich 65℃ hot springs water is said to be highly effective toward the treatment of neuropathic pain, dermal disorders, and stomach disorders. Nokcheon Hotel’s history traces back to Nokcheonjang, a hot springs facility constructed in 1962 with Dongnae Hot Springs water. The hotel itself was constructed in 1980. All rooms in Nokcheon Hotel are furnished with large bathtubs, allowing visitors to enjoy their hot springs bath in private comfort. Interestingly enough, the bathrooms are furnished with buckets, stools, and other quintessential items of Korean public baths. The room interior tends toward simple elegance, with beige interior and wooden furniture. A variety of rooms are available, from Double and Twin rooms to Ondol (heated floor) Rooms and Family Rooms, accommodating from 2 to 8. The Family Room has two well-equipped baths, making it perfect for large families. The hotel is also home to a Korean restaurant specializing in freshwater clam soup and abalone rice porridge, a café, and a 24-hour convenience store. The lobby has a number of massage chairs for relaxation.

Dongnae is also famous for its delectable food. Eat Streets like the Gomjangeo Alley, Dongnae Green Onion Pancake Alley, and Sajik-dong Eat Street are great destinations for foodies, while Oncheoncheon Stream, Geumgang Park Cable Car, and the Site of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town area also within easy reach.

Busan One Asia Festival (부산원아시아페스티벌)

Busan One Asia Festival (부산원아시아페스티벌)

2.0 Km    44664     2024-04-18

344 World cup-daero, Yeonje-gu, Busan
+82-51-911-1924

Busan One Asia Festival is Asia's No. 1 Hallyu Fesitval. The festival creates a memorable time for visitors with Asia's best Hallyu concert, going beyond generations and genre.

Busan Sea Festival (부산 바다축제)

Busan Sea Festival (부산 바다축제)

2.0 Km    48629     2022-09-14

344 , World cup-daero, Yeonje-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-888-4134

The Busan Sea Festival was first held in 1996 to promote Busan as a beautiful harbor city. The festival takes place at Haeundae Beach, Gwangalli Beach, Songdo Beach, Dadaepo Beach, Songjeong Beach, and at other places in Busan. The festival offers various cultural events and unique hands-on programs. As Korea's first general ocean festival, it puts on many exciting programs including a great opening ceremony, cultural performances, and other special events. With a total of 5 beaches holding the event, each beach has different programs and performances for all ages.

Hotel Nongshim (호텔 농심)

2.0 Km    11348     2021-02-11

23, Geumganggongwon-ro 20beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-550-2100

Hotel Nongshim is a tourist hotel located in Dongnae-gu Hot Spring District, Busan. The hotel was one of the first modern hotels to be built in the area and has received much attention from both domestic and international guests. After undergoing renovations in August 2002, Hotel Nongshim reopened as a 5-star tourist hotel with 240 guestrooms. Throughout its 50-year history, the hotel has had the privilege of welcoming many prominent guests and has even served as the designated hotel for members of the 2005 APEC summit. Through this opportunity, Hotel Nongshim was not only able to present itself as a hotel of excellent quality and scale once again, but also represent Korea's advancement in status and power within the global community.

At the hotel, guests can expect a number of luxurious amenities such as 100% natural hot spring water pumped to their guestrooms, a premium restaurant with a wide selection of dishes, and a pub where they can enjoy traditional German beer. Hurshimchung, the hotel's famed hot spring, is one of the largest hot springs in Asia.

Tourist sites and transportation facilities such as the Dongnae Country Club, Busan Country Club, Dongnaesanseong Fortress, Beomeosa Temple, Geumgang Park, Chungnyeolsa Temple, Geumjeongsan Mountain, Yangsan and Jeonggwan Express Bus Terminals, and Gimhae International Airport are located nearby, making Hotel Nongshim a favorite among both tourists and business travelers.

Site of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town (동래읍성지)

2.1 Km    0     2024-03-05

48-2 Myeongnyun-dong, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-550-4084

Site of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town, built towards the end of the Goryeo dynasty and the early Joseon dynasty, was a significant fortress during the Japanese Invasions of Korea in 1592. It served as the main battleground where civilians, officials, and soldiers united to resist the Japanese forces. Recognizing the strategic importance of the Dongnae area, a much larger fortress was constructed in 1731, replacing the original structure from the Japanese Invasions of Korea. Today, only traces of the fortress remain, with the Bukmun Gate, Insaengmun Gate, Dongjangdae Command Post, Seojangdae Command Post, and Bukjangdae Command Post having been restored.

Hurshimchung (허심청)

2.1 Km    97663     2024-03-05

32 Oncheonjang-ro 107beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-550-2200

Hurshimchung is a large-scale hot spring facility where natural hot spring water gushes out, allowing natural lighting through the ceiling. Known for its magnesium-rich hot spring water, it is believed to be beneficial for conditions such as neuralgia, cut wounds, back pain, and muscle aches. The facility includes large hot spring baths, saunas, restaurants, cafés, convenience stores, and massage shops. The hot spring baths feature various event baths using natural bathing ingredients and medicinal herb depending on the season. There are also various types of saunas, including charcoal sauna and red clay sauna.