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Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)

Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)

19.8Km    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. 

Hannyang Jokbal (한양족발)

Hannyang Jokbal (한양족발)

19.9Km    2017-03-06

13, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-246-3039

Hannyang Jokbal, located on Nampodong Food Street, is a Jokbal (steamed pigs’ feet) ‘Matjip’ (a term that refers to the most delicious restaurants in a certain area). Hanyang Jokbal is one of the most famous restaurants on the street, which is well known for jokbal.

The most famous dish at the restaurant is ‘Nangchae Jokbal’. This cold pigs’ feet dish is a specialty of Nampodong Food Street, but is hard to find in other parts of Korea. The combination of steamed pig feet, fresh cucumber, and jellyfish mixed with mustard sauce is a must-try food for visitors to Busan.

Busan Jokbal (부산족발)

19.9Km    2024-03-15

13, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
051-245-5359

Busan Jokbal is a famous jokbal (braised pigs' feet) restaurant in the Jokbal Alley near the Gukje Market. Its signature dish is naengchae jokbal (chilled braised pigs' feet salad), chilled braised pigs' feet tossed in sauce, which also serves as one of the defining dishes of Nampo-dong Food Street. The salad is a flavorful combination of braised pigs' feet, fresh cucumbers, jellyfish, and mustard sauce.

Hyewonjeongsa Temple (혜원정사)

19.9Km    2024-02-22

47 Gobun-ro 68beon-gil, Yeonje-gu, Busan

The "jeongsa" of Hyewonjeongsa Temple refers to a temple, meaning a place where practitioners dwell and dedicate themselves to spiritual cultivation. It houses various halls such as Daeungbojeon, Manbuljeon, Samseonggak, Bell Pavilion, Yosachae, and Statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. There is a hiking trail leading to the summit of Myobongsan Mountain, from where one can enjoy a panoramic view of Busan city.

Unsong Tamina (은송타미나)

Unsong Tamina (은송타미나)

19.9Km    2020-04-16

26, Gwangbuk-ro 39beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-246-0786

For over 25 years, Unsong Tamina in Gwangbok-dong Market has served customers with outstanding crafts, antique furniture, and interior design items. These items are reasonably priced, and the store has a wide range of products, making it convenient for customers to fulfill all their interior design needs. The store is particularly popular among Japanese visitors. Purchasing items for delivery is also available over the telephone.

Dolgorae Sundubu (돌고래순두부)

19.9Km    2024-03-15

15, Junggu-ro 40beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-246-1825

Dolgorae Sundubu is a restaurant in Gukje Market that serves sundubu jjigae (soft bean curd jjigae). It has quite a tradition, dating back to 1982, and still draws lines of visitors at mealtime thanks to its reputation. Sundubu baekban (soft bean curd set menu), comprised of fresh and gentle sundubu jjigae (soft bean curd jjigae) and Jeolla-style side dishes and kimchi, is delicious and nicely presented.

Sunflower Food (해바라기식품)

Sunflower Food (해바라기식품)

19.9Km    2020-04-25

13, Gwangbok-ro 35beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-4521

Opened in 2001, Sunflower Food focuses on providing customers with high quality, local specialty health products. Located in Gukje Market's Arirang Town, the shop boasts delicious gim, kimchi, ginseng, and salted fish using high quality ingredients. Sunflower Food also sells folk art souvenirs and crafts, as well as Korean celebrity merchandise, popular among international tourists.

Gwangbok-ro Arirang Street (광복로 아리랑 거리)

Gwangbok-ro Arirang Street (광복로 아리랑 거리)

19.9Km    2022-12-23

1~4-ga, Sinchang-dong , Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-231-0448

Located alongside Manmul Street, Gwangbok-ro Arirang Street in Gukje Market boasts many shops tailored to international visitors. Main items sold here include kimchi, traditional crafts, and local produce. Visitors can also find character items associated with Korean celebrities in Arirang Street. Shops in Arirang Street employ professional shop assistants capable of speaking foreign languages, making it easier for international tourists to shop around.

Joeunssallobapjitgo (좋은쌀로밥짓고)

Joeunssallobapjitgo (좋은쌀로밥짓고)

19.9Km    2017-02-21

9, Gwangbokjungang-ro 24beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-248-8500

Joeunssallobapjitgo is a restaurant specializing in Han-jeongsik (Korean Table d'hote), using only natural, unprocessed ingredients.

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

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

19.9Km    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.