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Busan Museum (부산박물관)

8.3Km    2023-01-09

63, UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-7118

Busan Museum was founded on July 11, 1978 to collect, preserve, display, and research the cultural hertiage of Busan. The museum houses 45,000 artifacts, displaying just 1,300 through regular exhibition rooms. The museum underwent a remodeling project in 2002 along with the opening of Exhibition Hall 2 to expand to ten permanent exhibition rooms, as well as a planned exhibition space, heritage research room, experience hall, lecture hall, and more. The museum aims to provide more extensive research into uncovering historical artifacts, and provide educational programs to visitors.

Seomyeon Underground Shopping Center (서면지하도상가)

8.3Km    2024-12-02

737 Jungang-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-51-713-8261

If you walk through the busy area of Seomyeon in Busan, it's easy to see that this underground shopping area has a greater number of clothing and accessory shops than other places. Starting with its statue of Oryukdo Islands, one of the symbols of Busan, Seomyeon Underground Shopping Center is a great place to find various brands at more affordable prices.
 

Jeonpo Gonggu Street (전포공구길)

Jeonpo Gonggu Street (전포공구길)

8.3Km    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.

Kim Yusun Daegubboljjim (김유순대구뽈찜)

Kim Yusun Daegubboljjim (김유순대구뽈찜)

8.4Km    2023-04-07

79-10, Motgol-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-627-4319

Kim Yusun Daegubboljjim is located in Daeyeon-dong, Nam-gu, Busan and they specialize in Daegu steamed codfish (also known as daegubboljjim in Korean). The daegubboljjim is made with crunch bean sprouts and spicy seasonings.

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

8.4Km    2024-03-06

93 UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-625-0625

UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea stands as the sole UN cemetery globally, established by the UN Command in 1951 to inter fallen soldiers from the Korean War. Initially accommodating around 11,000 individuals, it later saw the repatriation of many, with 2,300 remains laid to rest. Soldiers from 11 nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, find their final resting place here. The site features Memorial Service Hall, Memorabilia Hall, Wall of Remembrance, UN Forces Monument, and Unknown Soldier's Pathway.

Ibis Ambassador Busan City Center (이비스 앰배서더 부산 시티센터)

8.5Km    2020-04-14

777, Jungang-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-51-930-1100

Located in Seo-myeon, the central business and shopping district of Busan, Ibis Ambassador Busan City Center offers comfortable accommodation at a reasonable price. The hotel lobby is on the top floor, providing excellent views of the city. The hotel features 180 guest rooms along with a conference room, restaurant, bar, business center, coin laundry room, and parking lot. The modern-design guest rooms are equipped with free internet, an LCD TV, individual air conditioning and heating, extensive space for business use, and 24-hour reception service.

Peace Park (평화공원)

8.5Km    2021-09-17

10, Sinseon-ro 447beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-4541

Peace Park is the representative citizen's rest area in Busan, filled with over 30,000 camellia and pine trees. A fountain in the middle of the park provides a fun water playground for children, and a popular date spot with beautiful lights at night.

Busan Bujeon Market (부산 부전시장)

Busan Bujeon Market (부산 부전시장)

8.5Km    2024-02-26

21 Jungang-daero 755beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
051-818-1091

Bujeon Market was established by refugees from across the country following the Korean War. It encompasses traditional markets, ginseng markets, and electronic shopping centers. Busan, renowned for its fish cakes, is home to the main store of a well-known fish cake brand, located within this market. Additionally, the market is a hotspot for numerous restaurants specializing in dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup), a local Busan delicacy. With its diverse range of products and street vendors, exploring Bujeon Market promises to be an enjoyable experience. Conveniently situated in the heart of Busan, it is easily accessible and located near Bujeon Subway Station.

UN Sculpture Park (UN조각공원)

8.5Km    2023-04-04

Daeyeong-dong, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-4541

UN Sculpture Park is located next to the UN Memorial Cemetery where the souls of UN soldiers who served in the Korean War rest in peace. The sculpture park exhibits 34 pieces of artworks created and donated by sculptors from 21 nations who provided support in the Korean War. These sculptures were created as a part of UN Memorial Park International Sculpture Symposium (September 15-30, 2000) that commemorated the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War in honor of those who fought in the war. The UN Sculpture Park had its opening ceremony on October 24, 2001.