Busan Lotus Lantern Festival (부산연등축제)

7.3Km 2025-04-09

121-1 Dongseong-ro 112beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-51-867-0501

The Busan Lotus Lantern Festival is an annual tradition that provides visitors with an opportunity to experience Buddhist culture through the many activities offered. To celebrate Buddha's birthday, splendid lotus lanterns in different shapes and sizes are on display. The main events are the Grand Buddhist Ceremony and the Lotus Lantern Parade, both of which attract a lot of spectators regardless of their personal religous beliefs.

Dongnae Wonjo Sangomjangeo (동래원조산곰장어)

7.4Km 2021-03-22

42, Myeongnyun-ro, 98beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-553-8377

This is a restaurant that sells grilled eel which is a famous health food. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled salted live hagfish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongnae-gu, Busan.

Gamman Creative Community Space (감만창의문화촌)

7.4Km 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.

Olive Young - Busan Seodong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산서동점)

7.4Km 2024-06-26

156, Seodong-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan

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Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (해동 용궁사(부산))

7.5Km 2025-04-15

86 Yonggung-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb attraction offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line as most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376 by the great Buddhist teacher known as Naong during the Goryeo dynasty.

The main sanctuary of the temple was reconstructed in 1970 with careful attention paid to the colors that were traditionally used in such structures. On the right-hand side, inside a cave, is a uniquely designed Buddhist sanctum, while situated just in front of the main sanctuary is a three-story pagoda with four lions. The four lions symbolize joy, anger, sadness, and happiness. Other special sites at the temple are the 108 stairs and stone lanterns lining the rocky landscape. After going down the 108 steps, one will be delighted with the beauty of the temple. Midway down the 108 steps one can stop and enjoy the calming sounds of the waves, and view the majestic sunrise.

Jeonpo Gonggu Street (전포공구길)

7.5Km 2024-03-29

20 Seojeon-ro 37beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan

Jeonpo Gonggu Street used to have many tool shops, but they fell into decline over the years. Recently, however, there have been small shops that renovated old tool shops with a touch of modern aesthetics. They transformed into unique cafes, restaurants, and gift shops, and became popular on social media. Because it is near Seomyeon Station, Busan's most crowded area, it is easily accessible by subway. The unique atmosphere makes it a popular location for wedding photos as well as tours.

Toyoko Inn Hotel - Seomyeon (토요코 인 서면)

7.5Km 2021-04-06

39, Seojeon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-51-638-1045

Toyoko Inn Hotel in Busan is a branch of a Japanese business hotel chain. The hotel is conveniently located with a subway station nearby. The hotel is perfect for those on a business trip that would like to relax after a long day of work. Nearby attractions include department stores, duty-free shops, and Gwangalli Beach.

Fisheries Science Museum (수산과학관 (부산))

7.5Km 2021-07-20

216, Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-720-3061

The Fisheries Science Museum, Korea's first science institute of its kind, was established on May 26, 1997 in order to promote maritime science and technology to the public. The museum was opened after six years of effort by the National Fisheries Science Institute in preparing research and materials regarding marine resources, the fishing industry, fishery and fish farm technology and equipment, taxidermied fish specimens, sea life species, and others. There are a total of 15 separate areas with over 7,400 exhibition items, and even an actual right whale skeleton on display, as well as a room where visitors can learn how to operate a marine vessel.

Jeongnim Hanjeongsik (정림한정식)

7.5Km 2024-03-05

31-3 Chungnyeol-daero 237beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-552-1211

Jeongnim Hanjeongsik is a specialty restaurant known for its Korean table d'hote, offering a delightful experience of savoring dishes with both the eyes and the palate. The seasonings are crafted from medicinal herbs, the sweetness from five-grain malt syrup, and the tanginess from vinegar made with persimmons or green plums. The pickled vegetables are matured for over three years with medicinal herb enzymes. The restaurant offers three types of Korean course meals, including pumpkin porridge, salad, kimchi, seaweed, acorn jelly, bulgogi, boiled pork slices, deep-fried mushrooms with sweet and sour sauce, deep-fried dishes, japchae, pan-fried battered lotus roots, and eggplant pancakes.

Skyline Luge Busan (스카이라인 루지(부산))

7.5Km 2025-04-15

205 Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan

Skyline Luge was first invented 32 years ago in Rotorua, New Zealand. It is currently a popular sport, with over 40 million rides recorded worldwide. Now, lugin facilciities are operated in six regions worldwide, including Busan. Skyline Luge Busan is a representative outdoor experiential amusement facility at Osiria Theme Park in Dongbusan. It has various auxiliary facilities with the beautiful sea as a backdrop and is a popular activity for the whole family. Take the Skyride lift o the starting point, get on the specially designed luge cart for down riding, and enjoy a thrilling 2.4-kilometer ride down from four tracks.

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