Gimhae Astronomical Observatory (김해천문대)

17.2Km 2022-12-29

254, Gaya thema-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-337-3785

Gimhae Astronomical Observatory opened on February 1, 2002 as part of the Millennium Commemorative Project that started in December 1998. It was built to satisfy the general public’s curiosity about the universe and celestial bodies, inspire young people, and give everyone a unique, memorable experience. The observatory is shaped like an egg, in memory of the legend of King Kim Suro, the founder of the Garak Kingdom, according to which the king was born from an egg.

It is said that the queen of King Suro, Heo Hwang-ok, was a princess from the Indian country of Ayuta. Since sophisticated navigation equipment had yet to be invented, it can be assumed that she found her way to the Garak Kingdom by following the stars. It is also said that a prince of the Garak Kingdom built an observatory on the highest point of a mud fortress in Jinrye in order to make astronomical observations. The place is still referred to as Bibidan, which means a place to watch the stars.

These historical facts indicate the stars were very important to the Gaya, an ancient kingdom established mainly in the Gimhae area. The peak of Bunseongsan Mountain, where the observatory is located, offers sweeping views of the entire area of Gimhae. The night sky of Gimhae offers a breathtaking sight.

BENIKEA Marianne Hotel (베니키아 프리미어 마리안느호텔)

17.3Km 2019-11-01

310, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-606-0600,0601

Located in Haeundae and opened in July 2014, BENIKEA Marianne Hotel is a business hotel consisting of 127 rooms for tourists and business visitors.

The hotel is close to Haeundae Beach so it offers a great view from guest rooms and the sky lounge, embracing the city and the sea. Freshly prepared rooms provide comfort and a 24-hour business center helps business customers with useful work-related facilities and service.

Geumsubokguk Haeundae Main Branch (금수복국 해운대본점)

17.3Km 2024-12-27

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The restaurant was featured in the Michelin Guide Seoul and Busan 2024 as a "Michelin Selected Restaurant" (a restaurant offering outstanding cooking). Established in 1970, it has over 50 years of history. You can choose one of four types of pufferfish to order bokguk, with each type offering slightly different flavors and textures.

Kim Deok-kyu Bakery (김덕규베이커리)

17.3Km 2024-01-24

20 Guji-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Founded by Kim Deok-kyu, who is a recognized confectionery master, this bakery becomes crowded with people as early as 8 a.m. when it opens. The bakery’s most popular item among a lot of different breads is garlic cream bread, which everyone buys at least once. It is the most delicious one in this bakery, made by cutting a long plain bread into pieces and filling them with garlic cream of sweet condensed milk and soft whipped cream. The coconut milk bun, combined with crunchy biscuits and sweet and soft coconut cream, is also its best-seller..

Culture City of East Asia Gimhae (동아시아문화도시 김해)

17.4Km 2024-10-18

2060 Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-51-781-2437

The Culture City of East Asia is an agreement to promote diverse cultural exchanges between Korea, China, and Japan. Under the value of respect for cultural diversity among Korea, China, and Japan, each year one city from each country is designated as a “Culture City of East Asia” to practice the spirit of “East Asian consciousness, cultural exchange and convergence, and understanding of other cultures.” (Source: Culture City of East Asia website)

Gimhae Arts and Sports Center (김해문화의전당)

17.4Km 2022-12-29

2060, Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-320-1234

The Gimhae Arts and Sports Center is a performance hall for high-class performances. Maru Hall is a multi-purpose theater that also contains a moving orchestra shell with a sound reflection board for a smaller concert hall inside the theater. Nuri Hall is an experimental theater for performances in a variety of themes. The center also features the outdoor theater Aedureum Madang, Yunseul Art Gallery, Media Center, Sports Center, and Aram Learning Center, as well as a café and restaurants.

Geumjeongsanseong Fortress (금정산성)

17.4Km 2024-03-05

78-5 Bungmun-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-519-4092

Geumjeongsanseong Fortress, with a circumference of 18,845 meters along the ridges and valleys of Geumjeongsan Mountain, is a large-scale fortress built during the Joseon dynasty between 1701 and 1703. The fortress is accompanied by Geumjeongsanseong Village and is known for producing Sanseong makgeolli (unrefined rice wine), a traditional Korean alcoholic beverage. Additionally, there are numerous restaurants, cafés, and attractions, making it a place where nature, history, cuisine, and sightseeing coexist.

Yeije Hanjeongsik (예이제 한정식)

17.4Km 2024-03-06

29, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 298beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-731-1100

Yeije Hanjeongsik offers hanjeongsik (Korean table d’hote) near Haeundae. It serves its Korean course menus, prepared with natural ingredients, in a charmingly luxurious and comfortable ambience. The dishes are plated to fine dining standards, so guests can have enjoyable dining experiences that also please in terms of visuals.

Haeundae Amso Galbijip ( 해운대암소갈비집)

17.5Km 2024-11-29

32-10, Jungdong 2-ro 10beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-746-0033

Haeundae Amso Galbijip is a restaurant near Haeundae Beach specializing in hanu gui (grilled Korean beef). Opened in 1964, the restaurant continues the fame of Haeundae galbi with unique sauce and smooth yet rich flavors that accentuate the flavors of hanu (Korean beef). The restaurant's signature menu is the hanu galbi gui (grilled Korean galbi). Don’t miss the gamja guksu (potato noodles) served after the main dish.

Pungcheonman Minmul Jangeo (풍천만민물장어)

17.5Km 2024-04-15

22 Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Pungcheonman Minmul Jangeo specalizes in freshwater and mudflat eel. The restaurant has received the HACCP certification and serves only the freshest, 100% Korean eel. The eel served are all brought to the restaurant in the morning, and the side dishes are also made fresh each day. Many of the vegetables used in the side dishes are grown in the restaurant's very own smart farm.

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