Gwangalli Eobang Festival (광안리어방축제)

7.9Km 2025-01-03

219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-4062

The Gwangalli Eobang Festival, held on the famous Gwangalli Beach, known for its fireworks and drone shows, aims to showcase Gwangalli‘s rich history beyond its popularity as a tourist destination. The festival is a manifestation of the history and cultural value of Jwasuyeong Eobang Nori (Fishing Village Festival of the Left Naval Headquarters), a national intangible cultural heritage of Korea. The festival provides attractions and activities of a fishing village that retains its tradition and elements of modernity. A street parade reenacts the procession of Gyeongsang Jwasusa, commander of the Busan naval forces during the Joseon Dynasty. Visitors can check out the musical Eobang, which is the main event of the festival, as well as more than 20 exhibitions and activities in the folk village. The village has recreated the old naval barracks and fishing villages, and actors dressed as jwasusa, sugun (navy soldier), and jumo (barmaid) go around the village to entertain visitors.

◎ Eobang
Following the establishment of Gyeongsang Jwasuyeong (naval forces) in the Suyeong regions during the Joseon Dynasty, the affiliation “Eobang” was formed between the naval forces and local fishermen. “Eobang” holds a similar meaning to the fishery cooperatives of today.

Daedong Halmae Guksu ([백년가게]대동할매국수)

7.9Km 2024-02-23

8 Dongnam-ro 45beon-gil, Daedong-myeon, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Daedong Halmae Guksu, a well-known noodle restaurant in Gimhae, is famous for its signature dish, janchiguksu (banquet noodles). The restaurant serves naturally dried noodles paired with a flavorful broth made from anchovies sourced from the southern coast. Each table is equipped with chili peppers and seasoning sauce, allowing diners to customize their dish to their taste. In addition to janchiguksu, the menu also includes bibimguksu (spicy noodles) and yubuchobap (fried bean curd riceball).

Himart - Gaya Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 가야점)

8.0Km 2024-04-18

9, Gaya-daero 557beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan

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Gray Hotel 193 (그레이193호텔)

8.0Km 2024-12-13

42 , Gwanganhaebyeon-ro 278beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-10-6740-8889

Grey Hotel 193 is located one minute's walk from Gwangalli Beach in Busan. There are 25 different types of rooms to choose from, including Superior, Deluxe, Family, and Ocean Type rooms. The hotel has also installed the CESCO anti-virus system as well as air purifiers in all guest rooms to ensure a pleasant and comfortable stay. Nearby tourist attractions include Millak Raw Fish Center, Millak Waterside Park, BEXCO, and Haeundae Yachting Center.

Goeun Museum of Photography (고은사진미술관)

8.0Km 2019-03-19

16, Haeun-daero 452beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-746-0055

Established and run by the Goeun Foundation, the Goeun Museum of Photography and the Goeun Contemporary Photo Museum are located in Haeundae, Busan and are the first photography museums founded outside of the capital city of Seoul. The museums aim to offer more cultural opportunities to visitors by collecting real and valuable works representing both Korean and international artists. The venue also acts in the discovery and support of new and up-and-coming artists.

Goeun Museum of Photography has an exhibit room on the 2nd floor, as well as a seminar room and a photo library on the 1st floor. Goeun Contemporary Photo Museum has 3 different spaces for exhibitions, mainly concentrated on contemporary photo works.

Gwangalli Busan Hoetjip (광안리부산횟집)

8.0Km 2024-03-20

29 Millaksubyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-753-8881

Gwangalli Busan Hoetjip is located where various seafood restaurants gather at the eastern end of Gwangalli Beach. With a view of the beautiful Gwangandaegyo Bridge, it's a popular spot for tourists to enjoy fresh sliced raw fish. Their signature dish is the bulkkot modeum (sliced raw fish set course A) which comes with delicious side dishes and a variety of seafood served alongside the sliced raw fish.

Millac The Market (밀락더마켓)

8.1Km 2024-10-31

56 Millaksubyeon-ro 17beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan

Millac The Market is a cultural complex located in Suyeong-gu, Busan. The main wall of the building is covered in graffiti, making it a great photo spot. The complex aims to be a new lifestyle space connecting locals and culture through an open experiential space, divided into three zones of the Busking Square, Ocean View Stand, and F & B Zone. Pop-up stores change frequently, so it's a good idea to check the schedule in advance.

E-Mart - Munhyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 문현)

8.1Km 2024-04-22

47, Jeonpo-daero 91beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan

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Millak Hoe Center (민락어민활어직판장)

8.1Km 2022-12-23

60, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro 312beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-753-0200

Restaurants on the upper levels of the center overlook the scenic Gwangalli Beach and serve up a wide assortment of sliced raw fish such as sea bream, flat fish, rockfish, flounder, and more as well as spicy fish stews.

Olive Young - Gwangalli Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광안리)

8.1Km 2024-04-16

153-1, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan

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