Samgwangsa Temple (삼광사)

7.1Km 2025-02-06

77 Choeupcheon-ro 43beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-51-808-7111

Samgwangsa Temple is a Buddhist temple located on the slopes of Baegyangsan Mountain in downtown Busan. It houses various structures including the Daeungbojeon Hall, Bell Pavilion, and the Daebotap Tower, which stands at a x_height of 30 meters. The Daebotap Tower enshrines Buddha's relic brought from Tibet, Myanmar, and India. The temple offers different types of temple stays such as one-day, relaxation-oriented, and experiential stays. Visitors can participate in temple etiquette, tea ceremony experiences, 108 prostrations and meditation, Buddhist services, formal meal, and traditional cultural experiences tailored for foreigners.

LG Best Shop - Busan Nat’l Univ. of Education Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 부산교대점)

7.1Km 2024-04-19

1242, Jungang-daero, Yeonje-gu, Busan

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Samgwangsa Temple Lantern Festival (삼광사 연등축제)

7.1Km 2021-07-23

29-7, Choeupcheon-ro 33beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
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Samgwangsa Temple annually holds its famous lantern festival, with over 40,000 lanterns to celebrate the birthday of Buddha. Visitors can see lanterns in a variety of colors and formations, including a tunnel, along with various events.

Wonjo Jobang Nakji (원조조방낙지)

7.2Km 2017-12-08

37, Myeongnyun-ro 94beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-555-7763

Many years ago there was a restaurant (‘Jobang Nakji’) in front of the textile company Joseon-Bangjik (‘Jobang’) that was widely known for its tasty Nakji Bokkeum (spicy stir-fried baby octopus). Though the restaurant is now gone, Wonjo Jobang Nakji has recreated the original taste of the famous neighborhood restaurant and was even presented with the ‘‘Korean Traditional Cultural Preservation Award’ by the Korean Traditional Culture Preservation Committee.

Busan Beomeosa Temple (범어사(부산))

7.3Km 2025-03-13

250 Beomeosa-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-508-3122

Beomeosa Temple, built in the Silla dynasty in 678, stands as a historic site known for producing outstanding monks. Situated amidst the splendid landscape of Geumjeongsan Mountain, it boasts a long tradition and rich history, housing numerous cultural relics. Visitors can experience the daily life of monk through templestay.

Dongnaeeupseong History Festival (동래읍성역사축제)

7.3Km 2025-07-11

80 Munhwa-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-550-4092

The Dongnaeeupseong History Festival offers an immersive experience of the history and culture of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town, where the Battle of Dongnaeseong Fortress took place against the Japanese army during the Imjin War in 1592. Highlights include a musical dramatizing the patriotic spirit of the Dongnae Governor during the battle and various hands-on experiences, such as participating as Dongnae citizens using traditional Joseon-era coins.

Jeongnim Hanjeongsik (정림한정식)

7.3Km 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.

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.

Busan Bokcheon Museum (복천박물관(부산))

7.5Km 2021-03-15

63, Bokcheon-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan-si
+82-51-554-4263

Bokcheon Museum, an archaeological museum in Busan, opened its doors to the public on October 5, 1996 as a tribute to the long-honored history of Busan from the Samhan Era to the Three Kingdoms Era. The museum displays relics and artifacts excavated from the ancient burial ground in Bokcheon-dong. As many as 169 artifact pieces, including diverse earthenware, weapons, and ruins, found in a series of seven excavations are on display throughout the museum. The array of relics and tombs discovered in the Ancient Tombs in Bokcheon-dong, designated as Historic Site No. 273, are essential to solving the mystery of the Gaya Kingdom, which remains an uncharted, secret land.

Since opening, the museum has been conducting further research at the site of the burial grounds and remains in the local area to better understand the antiquated history and culture of Busan as well as the ancient kingdom of Gaya. The museum, as a reputable venue for historical education and exploration, also holds academic seminars and special exhibitions to share the research results and achievements with scholars and the community alike.

Apgujeong Hanu Galbi (압구정한우갈비)

7.8Km 2024-02-26

61 Cheongnyong-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
051-512-0025

Apgujeong Hanu Galbi is a restaurant renowned for its Korean beef galbi. The highlight of their menu is galbisal gui (grilled boneless galbi), notable for its tender meat and rich flavors. A simple seasoning of salt and pepper brings out its great taste. The restaurant also offers a selection of other beef cuts, including ribeye, marinated galbi, thin skirt, and whole galbi. Among the side dishes, dolsotbap (hot stone pot rice) stands out, offering freshly cooked rice with a savory, crispy layer of scorched rice at the bottom. Additionally, patrons have the option to enjoy their meal on the restaurant's terrace.

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