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National Maritime Museum (국립해양박물관)

4.4 Km    21673     2023-01-10

45 Haeyang-ro 301beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-309-1900

The National Maritime Museum is a comprehensive venue offering exhibitions on maritime culture, history, ocean life, science, and more. The exterior of the museum was designed to resemble a water droplet and is the third largest museum in Korea. The museum holds over 14,000 historic items and relics that have witnessed history and are relevant to the future of ocean life. These are on display in eight permanent exhibition halls, a special exhibition hall, and a children's exhibition hall. The museum also has a library, aquarium, grand auditorium, outdoor performance stage, and a 4D theatre for a multi-cultural experience.

Peace Park (평화공원)

4.4 Km    45489     2021-09-17

10, Sinseon-ro 447beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-4541

Peace Park is the representative citizen's rest area in Busan, filled with over 30,000 camellia and pine trees. A fountain in the middle of the park provides a fun water playground for children, and a popular date spot with beautiful lights at night.

Cafe 385 (카페 385)

Cafe 385 (카페 385)

4.6 Km    0     2023-08-22

539 , Taejong-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
051-403-0385

Cafe 385 aims to deliver a sense of well-deserved relaxation and peace away from the fast-paced life. The cafe is located on Yeongdo Island, offering a wide-open view of the ocean. Cafe 385 seeks to offer the excitement that comes from traveling afar to an unfamiliar environment, greeting visitors with the aroma of fresh coffee and baked goods. 

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

4.8 Km    83843     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.

Beach Motel [Korea Quality] / 비치모텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

Beach Motel [Korea Quality] / 비치모텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

4.8 Km    720     2020-12-10

12, Harihaean-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-10-2951-7230

The Beach Motel is located on a beach about 8km away from Busan Station. It is on the way to Taejongdae after passing through Yeongdo Bridge. All the 29 rooms of the motel command a good view of the sea. Water, coffee and other beverages are available in the lobby on 1F 24 hours a day. Breakfast is set with bread and eggs until 9 AM. It is possible to boil simple food in the room with the coffee pot. Wi-Fi is available in eery room. Inquire about laundry service at the counter. Maximum 4 persons can stay in the ordinary room though there is extra charge for the number of persons exceeding the standard number of persons in a room. Proper bedclothes will be provided. The motel is good for a traveler who wants to spend a leisurely time near the beach of Busan. Many people come to the motel on business trips because of its cost-effectiveness and good view and clean facilities. There are numerous tourist attractions near the place including Yeongdo Bridge, Taejongdae, Songdo Beach, Yigidae Urban Natural Park and Sinseondae.

Busan Cultural Center (부산문화회관)

4.9 Km    21458     2021-08-06

1, UN pyeonghwa-ro 76beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-6000

Busan Cultural Center began construction in October 1983 and finished constructing three halls in 1993. In April 2010, the cultural center underwent renovations and reopend in October. The architecture format used traditional Korean houses with a large, medium, and small halls. Large gates and walls were removed to allow easy access. The roof used concrete slabs to recreate traditional patterns and the exterior walls are made of granite stone.

UN Sculpture Park (UN조각공원)

UN Sculpture Park (UN조각공원)

4.9 Km    0     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.

 

Gamman Creative Community Space (감만창의문화촌)

Gamman Creative Community Space (감만창의문화촌)

5.0 Km    0     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.

Busan Museum (부산박물관)

5.1 Km    60647     2023-01-09

63, UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-7118

Busan Museum was founded on July 11, 1978 to collect, preserve, display, and research the cultural hertiage of Busan. The museum houses 45,000 artifacts, displaying just 1,300 through regular exhibition rooms. The museum underwent a remodeling project in 2002 along with the opening of Exhibition Hall 2 to expand to ten permanent exhibition rooms, as well as a planned exhibition space, heritage research room, experience hall, lecture hall, and more. The museum aims to provide more extensive research into uncovering historical artifacts, and provide educational programs to visitors.

Munhwa Ssambap (문화쌈밥)

Munhwa Ssambap (문화쌈밥)

5.1 Km    20855     2016-10-26

72, UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-626-2292

Munhwa Ssambap serves up delicious ssambap (leaf wraps and rice) at reasonable prices.