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Yeongdo Haenyeo Culture Exhibition Hall (영도해녀문화전시관)

12.5Km    2024-12-27

Yeongdo Haenyeo Culture Exhibition Hall is a two-story building with meaning and history Haenyeo on display. Haenyeo are women divers that dive for seafood without any equipments. 
The tradition of Haenyeo has become a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. First floor of the building consists Haenyeo seafood store that sells fresh seafood collected by the Haenyeos, while the second floor is an exhibition hall dedicated to Haenyeo.

Urigeulbang (우리글방)

12.5Km    2024-02-13

63 Daecheong-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Urigeulbang, a venerable bookstore located in the renowned Bosu-dong Book Street in Busan, is celebrated for its trade in used books. This bookstore doubles as a book café, allowing visitors the unique experience of reading from its extensive collection while enjoying a cup of coffee or other beverages, without the obligation to purchase a book. The owner, an enthusiastic collector of used books, has amassed a vast array of old and rare editions, making it a treasure trove for bibliophiles. Adjacent to Urigeulbang is the Bosu-dong Book Street Cultural Center, where visitors have the opportunity to delve into the rich history of this unique bookstore alley.

Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)

12.5Km    2024-03-06

36, Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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. 

KANGKANGEE Arts Village (깡깡이 예술마을)

12.5Km    2025-10-24

36 Daepyeongbuk-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

In the late 19th century, Korea's first modern shipyard was established, and there are still more than a dozen repair shipyards and about 200 industrial companies in the area. It is said that the name of the village was born from the sound of a hammer hitting the surface of a rusty boat. In "My Name," it appeared as Inchang-si, the main stage of gangsters, and the unique atmosphere harmonized well with the content, adding to the dramatic fun. There are also many cute cafes to explore, and it is fun to experience a tour program that runs three times a day on weekends.

Hotel Forêt Premier Nampo (호텔포레 프리미어 남포)

12.5Km    2024-12-22

54-1 , Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Hotel Foret Premier Nampo in Busan is located midway between Jagalchi and Nampo Stations on Busan Line 1, both of which are about 6 minutes away on foot. There are also many bus stops nearby, so transport is super-convenient. The rooms are equipped with air purifiers, bidets, and premium down pillows to help guests sleep soundly. There is a cafe over floors 1 and 2, a restaurant on floor 3, and a business center and meeting rooms for guests’ use. Nearby must-see places include Gukje Market, Jagalchi Market, and Yongdusan Park - all reachable on foot.

Dong-A University Hospital (동아대학교병원)

12.5Km    2025-12-10

26 Daesingongwon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan

Dong-A University Hospital is a teaching hospital that conducts advanced clinical research and specialized medical care. As a university hospital integrating patient care, medical research, and education, it responds to the healthcare needs of the local community and provides high-quality medical services. It is also responsible for clinical training of medical students and the development of healthcare professionals, and operates a TRUST-based medical system founded on safety, research, communication, and technology as a tertiary general hospital.

Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장)

12.6Km    2025-04-15

52 Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Jagalchi Market, located on the seaside road in Busan's Jung-gu, is one of the largest seafood markets in Korea, selling both live and dried fish. After the Korean War, the market solidified itself as a fish market. Most of the people who sell fish are women, so the vendors here are called Jagalchi Ajumeoni, "ajumeoni" meaning middle-aged or married woman in Korean.

This market represents Busan and is famous throughout the country. Visitors can eat fresh raw fish right at the market. Even nowadays visitors can see women selling mackerel, sea squirts (ascidians) and other seafood on wooden boxes along the road outside of the market and along the shore.

Yangsanjip (양산집)

12.6Km    2024-12-26

부산광역시 중구 중구로47번길 30

A long-standing dwaeji gukbap restaurant beloved by both vendors and visitors of the Kkangtong Market. The restaurant is small, so it’s often necessary to wait for a seat. Despite this, it remains popular among regulars, who are more than willing to wait. The popular menu item is the suyuk baekban (boiled pork slices set menu), which includes soup, rice, and separately served boiled pork.

Huinnyeoul Culture Village (흰여울문화마을)

12.6Km    2025-10-23

Yeongseon-dong 4(sa)-ga, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

Huinnyeoul Cultural Village is a cultural community village. Huinnyeoul-gil, a representative original downtown area of ​​Busan, was named for its meandering stream that resembles the appearance of white snowfall at the foot of Bongnaesan Mountain. In December 2011, old houses was remodeled and reborned as a unique culture and art village that exudes the energy of Yeongdo.

Busan Healing Forest (부산 치유의 숲)

12.6Km    2024-01-05

101 Cheolmacheon-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan

Busan Healing Forest is the first “healing forest” to be founded in the Gyeongsang-do region. This place is where visitors can reflect on emotions and relax through various wellness programs surrounded by nature and healing energy. Busan Healing Forest is 153ha in size, and it takes about 40 minutes to walk around the central trail starting from the visitor center at the entrance. Programs tailored to various audiences are operated in multiple places found along the central trail: the Forest Library, Mind Sharing Site, Forest Healing Yard, Forest Meditation Site, Pine Wind Bathing Site, and Prenatal Education Forest.