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Hocheon Village (호천마을)

4.8Km    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.  

Busan Citizens Hall (부산시민회관)

4.8Km    2021-06-03

16, Jaseong-ro 133beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-630-5200

Busan Citizens' Hall has the longest history of all public cultural spaces in Korea, having opened on October 10, 1973. The hall consists of a 1,606-seat grand theater, 407-seat small theater, art galleries, an art shop, cafeteria, and other amenties.

Goldeum Magic [Tax Refund Shop] (골듬매직)

4.8Km    2024-04-22

132, Beomil-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan

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Oksin [Tax Refund Shop] (옥신)

4.8Km    2024-04-22

132, Beomil-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan

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Chilbo Yanghaeng [Tax Refund Shop] (칠보양행)

Chilbo Yanghaeng [Tax Refund Shop] (칠보양행)

4.9Km    2024-04-19

1, Gold thema-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan

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Bugeumdang [Tax Refund Shop] (부금당)

Bugeumdang [Tax Refund Shop] (부금당)

4.9Km    2024-04-19

3, Gold thema-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan

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Yeongdo Haenyeo Culture Exhibition Hall (영도해녀문화전시관)

Yeongdo Haenyeo Culture Exhibition Hall (영도해녀문화전시관)

4.9Km    2024-12-27


+82-51-419-4505

Yeongdo Haenyeo Culture Exhibition Hall is a two-story building with meaning and history Haenyeo on display. Haenyeo are women divers that dive for seafood without any equipments. 
The tradition of Haenyeo has become a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. First floor of the building consists Haenyeo seafood store that sells fresh seafood collected by the Haenyeos, while the second floor is an exhibition hall dedicated to Haenyeo.

National Maritime Museum (국립해양박물관)

4.9Km    2023-01-10

45 Haeyang-ro 301beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-309-1900

The National Maritime Museum is a comprehensive venue offering exhibitions on maritime culture, history, ocean life, science, and more. The exterior of the museum was designed to resemble a water droplet and is the third largest museum in Korea. The museum holds over 14,000 historic items and relics that have witnessed history and are relevant to the future of ocean life. These are on display in eight permanent exhibition halls, a special exhibition hall, and a children's exhibition hall. The museum also has a library, aquarium, grand auditorium, outdoor performance stage, and a 4D theatre for a multi-cultural experience.

Amnam Park (부산 암남공원)

4.9Km    2023-01-11

185, Amnamgongwon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan
+82-51-240-4538

The magnificent cliffs and tree-lined seaside views of Amnam Park bring the harmony of the bluish-green waters and the forested landscape together. Originally a protected area, entrance was not permitted until its opening to the public in 1996, when visitors could first experience the untouched landscape. Now, visitors can fish, explore the observatory, and enjoy the walking path and the elevated bridge. The abundunt pine trees along the walking path make for a pleasant stroll while the path up to the observatory offers great views. If it is fishing that you want, here you can fish on the ocean as well as off the fantastically shaped rocks. There is also a famous road to go for a drive, leading from Songdo Beach to Amnam Park. This drive takes approximately 5 minutes, but it takes about 20 minutes on foot.

Seunghaksan Mountain (승학산)

Seunghaksan Mountain (승학산)

5.0Km    2024-02-26

1-4 Dangni-dong, Saha-gu, Busan

The 496-meter-tall Seunghaksan Mountain, named for its terrain's striking resemblance to a flying crane due to its steepness, offers five hiking trails. The mountain features diverse attractions including a silver grass habitat, a forest park, a cypress forest, and a cedar meditation and healing forest. Additionally, it boasts a weather station, a mineral spring, sports facilities, and an observatory. The silver grass at the summit, renowned for its beauty, becomes a major highlight during autumn, drawing numerous hikers.