Olive Young - Gwangalli Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광안리) - Area information

Olive Young - Gwangalli Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광안리)

3.1Km 2024-04-16

153-1, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan

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Joseon Tongsinsa Festival (조선통신사 축제)

3.1Km 2023-05-08

99, Jaseong-ro, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-631-0858

Joseon Tongsinsa were goodwill missions between Joseon dynasty and Japan during 1607-1811. The Joseon Tongsinsa Festival revives the procession and emphasizes cultural exchange by celebrating this unique history. The Busan Cultural Foundation hosts this representative festival of Busan. Primary programs include a parade and much more.

Gwangalli SUP Zone (광안리 SUP Zone)

3.1Km 2022-04-06

Namcheon-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-4951

Gwangalli SUP Zone is a space to make Gwangalli Beach the mecca of water sports. The peaceful waves of Gwangalli Beach makes it a perfect condition for people to ride Stand Up Paddleboard. After being designated as SUP Zone in 2020, the 400 meter area offers beach bar, beach bed, wind bed, SUP photo zone and more. In July and August, people who rent water leisure equipments can use reed parasol or beach bed for free. Visitors can also enjoy special experience using phone app "Real World" for an outdoor room escape.

Halmae Jaecheopguk (할매재첩국)

3.1Km 2019-12-16

8, Gwangnam-ro 120beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-751-7658

Located in Gwangan 2-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan, Halmae (meaning "grandmother" in Busan dialect) Jaecheopguk has a long history of selling jaecheopguk (clear shellfish soup) made with jaecheop, or shellfish, caught from the nearby Gupo area to people who sought refuge in Busan during the Korean War.

Each bowl of cool tasting broth has abundant amounts of jaecheop. Jaecheop has long been widely used as an ingredient to help in relieving hangover symptoms.

Hocheon Village (호천마을)

3.2Km 2025-04-10

491 Eomgwang-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan

Located in the Busanjin-gu district of Busan, the Hocehon Village is famous for its colorful houses, which provide a stunning backdrop for photos. As the night dawns, the warm-lamps-lit streets with colorful houses create a romantic atmosphere, making it one of the top places to visit for night views. The village became well known after getting featured in various dramas and movies, including the popular drama “Fight My Way (2017).” Another highlight of Hocehon Village is the 180-step staircase adorned with a stunning fish mural. The Hocheon Village Cultural Platform at the Village provides residents and creators with opportunities to sell their products and participate in cultural experiences and educational activities.

Olive Young - Busan Yeonsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산연산점)

3.2Km 2024-06-27

16 Bansong-ro, Yeonje-gu, Busan

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Suyeong Sajeok Park (수영사적공원)

3.2Km 2021-08-06

43, Suyeongseong-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-4372

Suyeong-gu of Busan is a historical district nestled between Geumnyeonsan Mountain and Gwangalli Beach. It was the site of the Gyeongsang Jwado Marine Headquarters during the Joseon dynasty. In fact, its name 'Suyeong' was derived from 'Sugunjeoldosayeong,' meaning 'marine headquarters.'

The Suyeong Sajeok Park was established in commemoration of the spirit of the Suyeong residents. It is designed to show their maritime lifestyle.

The Park Guesthouse (더파크 게스트하우스(The Park Guesthouse))

3.2Km 2024-12-22

151 , Gwangnam-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-10-5822-3755

The Park Guesthouse is an affordable homestay in the Gwangalli Beach area of downtown Busan, where guests will meet tourists from many other countries. Accomodation consists of bedrooms with toilets plus a large shared living room with kitchen, bathroom. and laundry facilities. The kitchen is adequate for basic cooking. The guesthouse is not far from Gwangan subway station, and Gwangalli Seafood, Busan Millak Sashimi Restaurant Street, and Pojangmacha Street are all close by.

Aritaum - Yeonsan Rotary Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 연산로타리)

3.2Km 2024-06-27

11, Bansong-ro, Yeonje-gu, Busan

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Gwangalli Eobang Festival (광안리어방축제)

3.2Km 2025-07-11

219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-4062

The Gwangalli Eobang Festival, held on the famous Gwangalli Beach, known for its fireworks and drone shows, aims to showcase Gwangalli‘s rich history beyond its popularity as a tourist destination. The festival is a manifestation of the history and cultural value of Jwasuyeong Eobang Nori (Fishing Village Festival of the Left Naval Headquarters), a national intangible cultural heritage of Korea. The festival provides attractions and activities of a fishing village that retains its tradition and elements of modernity. A street parade reenacts the procession of Gyeongsang Jwasusa, commander of the Busan naval forces during the Joseon Dynasty. Visitors can check out the musical Eobang, which is the main event of the festival, as well as more than 20 exhibitions and activities in the folk village. The village has recreated the old naval barracks and fishing villages, and actors dressed as jwasusa, sugun (navy soldier), and jumo (barmaid) go around the village to entertain visitors.

◎ Eobang
Following the establishment of Gyeongsang Jwasuyeong (naval forces) in the Suyeong regions during the Joseon Dynasty, the affiliation “Eobang” was formed between the naval forces and local fishermen. “Eobang” holds a similar meaning to the fishery cooperatives of today.

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