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Busan Tower (부산타워)

6.1Km    2025-08-06

37-30 Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-601-1800

Busan Tower, standing at 120 meters tall, is an iconic observation tower situated in Busan's Yongdusan Park. This tower offers visitors panoramic views of Busan Port and Yeongdo Island. A highlight is the nightly fireworks mapping show, where graphical displays are projected onto the windows, creating a mesmerizing backdrop against the colorful night view of Busan Port Bridge. The lower floor of the tower is a haven of amusement, themed around a flying submarine. On the second floor, visitors will find a photo zone and rooms decorated with themes representing famous travel destinations in Busan.

Busan Jung-gu Pet Festival (부산중구반려동물축제)

Busan Jung-gu Pet Festival (부산중구반려동물축제)

6.1Km    2025-11-05

37-30 Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-70-8893-2437

Busan Jung-gu Pet Festival is a pet cultural event featuring various programs such as walking programs, health consultations, and behavior training programs that pets and their owners can participate in together. The event aims to spread the culture of responsible pet ownership and revitalize the local pet industry.

BIFF Square (BIFF 광장)

BIFF Square (BIFF 광장)

6.1Km    2025-10-23

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 September 13, 1996.

Having been remade into a cultural tourist attraction promoting the advancement of Korea’s film industry, BIFF Square has contributed to Busan’s 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.

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

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

6.1Km    2023-02-21

Area of 40gyedan-gil, Jungang-gu, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-600-4046

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.

Samsong Chobap (삼송초밥)

6.1Km    2025-01-23

13 Gwangbok-ro 55beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

This is a Japanese restaurant that began in the early 1960s in Nampo-dong. While it is well-known for its Japanese-style gimbap called “gimchobap,” regular patrons consistently order its pufferfish dishes. The bokjiri (malgeuntang) is noted for its rich flavor, achieved by combining seasonal vegetables and pufferfish. The boksashimi (sliced raw pufferfish) menu offers a variety of options, including outer skin, inner skin, and shabu-shabu. 

Kosin University Gospel Hospital (고신대학교복음병원)

6.2Km    2025-10-23

262 Gamcheon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan

Kosin University Gospel Hospital practices the love of Jesus Christ by providing patient-centered care, spreading the gospel, and training medical students.
We are committed to the health and well-being of our patients.

Founded as Gospel Clinic in Yeongdo, Busan, in 1951 during the Korean War, we opened the region's first cancer center in 1978. For over 70 years, we have provided distinguished medical services guided by Christian values.

We lead the region’s healthcare industry, guided by our core values: innovation and self-direction, recovery and future orientation, communication and mutual trust, and love and goodness. As a tertiary hospital at the top of the healthcare delivery system, we treat severe diseases at our cancer center founded in 1978. We also opened the region's first advanced robotic surgery training center, inspired by Dr. Jang Gi-ryeo, to train both Korean and international medical professionals. Additionally, we are committed to innovative treatments by introducing AI-based medical technologies, aligning with the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Gamman Creative Community Space (감만창의문화촌)

Gamman Creative Community Space (감만창의문화촌)

6.2Km    2024-02-26

84-1 Uam-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

Gamman Creative Community Space, transformed from a former school, mirrors modern Korea's vibrant culture with elements like playground equipment and classroom hallways. This unique venue hosts a variety of events all year round, including movie screenings, classical music festivals, diverse activities and performances, fairy tale photo zones, open studio events, and food trucks, making it a dynamic hub for community engagement and cultural experiences.

HOTEL CONT[Korea Quality]/ 호텔콘트(HOTEL CONT)[한국관광 품질인증]

HOTEL CONT[Korea Quality]/ 호텔콘트(HOTEL CONT)[한국관광 품질인증]

6.2Km    2024-07-11

(48949) 12, Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-244-0088

Located beneath Busan’s Yongdusan Park, HOTEL CONT is a boutique hotel that aims to deliver “a space with content,” where artists and designers bring together various projects and contents, and people gather naturally. A total of 38 rooms with distinct concepts are furnished with a crisp white-toned interior using various materials like concrete blocks and marble, creating a unique and stable atmosphere. Rooms include the basic Standard and Superior Double; Deluxe Terrace, which allows guests to enjoy Busan’s view at night; Family Suite with a large dining space; Dining Suite with an island table for parties; and Spa Suite, with a large bathtub. Roof Suite, the signature room of HOTEL CONT, has a unique atmosphere, thanks to the natural lighting from the ceiling. It is furnished with a living room, dining room, and a terrace with a view of Yongdusan Park, making it ideal for parties. Comfortable sofas offer a respite for the travelers from their busy schedule, and the hotel also offers different pillows for the guests to choose from. All rooms are offered with free Wi-Fi and valet services, and a breakfast of croissant sandwich and coffee may be purchased. Airport limousine bus service brings the guest to a stop nearby, and Busan Metro stations Jungang, Nampo, and Jagalchi Stations are 5–15 min walk away. Its proximity to Yongdusan Park and the restaurants of Nampo-dong and Jagalchi Market makes it a great place for travelers planning to explore Busan on foot.

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

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

6.2Km    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.

Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)

Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)

6.4Km    2024-03-06

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.