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Dongsaengmal Observatory (동생말전망대)

Dongsaengmal Observatory (동생말전망대)

5.8Km    2025-01-20

57-167 Igidaegongwon-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

Dongsaengmal Observatory is situated along the Igidae Coastal Trail, near the Igidae Park, the starting point of the trail. As a starting point of the Igidae Coastal Trail and Haeparang Trail, the observatory offers stunning views, especially in July when fog creates a dreamy atmosphere around the Marine City and Gwangandaegyo Bridge. Visitors can also enjoy the city’s night views and capture beautiful pictures with the installed sculpture.

Toyoko Inn Hotel - Busan Station 2 (토요코인호텔 (부산역2점))

Toyoko Inn Hotel - Busan Station 2 (토요코인호텔 (부산역2점))

5.8Km    2021-05-27

125, Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-442-1045

Toyoko Inn Hotel is a Japanese hotel chain with 208 franchises in Japan and many more across the globe. Toyoko Inn Hotel - Busan Station 2 is located in central Busan, near a subway station. Toyoko Inn Hotel focuses on providing clean and cozy guestrooms at a reasonable price by reducing unnecessary services and amenities. The hotel has Wi-Fi services and a business computer in the lobby, as well as a laundry room and a communal dining hall.

HILLSIDE HOTEL / 힐사이드호텔

HILLSIDE HOTEL / 힐사이드호텔

5.8Km    2025-03-05

160 , Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-464-0443

Hillside Hotel in Busan is about 7 minutes by car from Busan Station, making it super-convenient for those arriving by train. Rooms are modern and comfortable, bedding is cozy and toilets are clean. A simple breakfast is provided free of charge, and there’s a convenience store on the hotel’s 1st floor. For those wanting to explore Busan, Yongdusan Park, Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, Jagalchi Market, PIFF Street, and the Movie Experience Museum are 5-7 minutes away by car.

Haeundae River Cruise (해운대리버크루즈)

Haeundae River Cruise (해운대리버크루즈)

5.8Km    2024-03-29

85 Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Haeundae River Cruise is the first urban cruise ship in Busan that allows passengers to see both rivers and the sea from APEC Naru Park to Marine City and Gwangandaegyo Bridge. Cruises run weekdays, sunset and  night time, and late-night, so you passengers can enjoy the the view of Suyeonggang River, Haeundae, and Gwangallihaebyeon Beach both day and night. There is a cafe where passengers in queue can relax before boarding, a kiosk photo print, and a gift shop. The cruise takes about an hour, and indoor shoes, blankets, cell phone charging cables, water, tea, beverages, and snacks are available for passengers.

Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge (부산광안대교)

Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge (부산광안대교)

5.8Km    2025-04-15

203 Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-780-0077

Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge (Busan 66, also called Gwangan-daero) stretches over 7.4 kilometers from Namcheon-dong in Suyeong-gu, Busan to Centum City in U-dong, Haeundae-gu. It is the longest bi-level bridge over the ocean in Korea. In addition to providing a quick way to get around, the bridge offers breathtaking views of nearby attractions, including the endlessly unfolding ocean, Oryukdo Island, Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, Gwangalli Beach, Dongbaekseom Island, and Dalmaji Hill.

Equipped with thousands of LED lights, the bridge showcases a beautiful lighting exhibition at night that changes with the seasons. The bridge offers a majesty beauty when combined with nearby attractions during the day and a romantic atmosphere at night, attracting many residents and tourists.

Busan Night Walk 42K (2024 부산나이트워크42K With dsec)

Busan Night Walk 42K (2024 부산나이트워크42K With dsec)

5.8Km    2024-07-24

85 Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-10-2100-3855

Busan Night Walk 42K is a walking competition taking place at nighttime through APEC Naru Park in Busan. Participants can choose from one of three courses: 16k, 22k, or 42k. All participants are offered a range of snacks and fun programs throughout the course and after to celebrate completion. Enjoy the beautiful nightscape on the coastal city and take in the unique experience of watching the city wake-up with the sunrise.

Site of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town (동래읍성지)

Site of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town (동래읍성지)

5.9Km    2024-09-26

48-2 Myeongnyun-dong, Dongnae-gu, Busan

Site of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town, built towards the end of the Goryeo dynasty and the early Joseon dynasty, was a significant fortress during the Imjin War in 1592. It served as the main battleground where civilians, officials, and soldiers united to resist the Japanese forces. Recognizing the strategic importance of the Dongnae area, a much larger fortress was constructed in 1731, replacing the original structure from one built during war. Today, only traces of the fortress remain, with the Bukmun Gate, Insaengmun Gate, Dongjangdae Command Post, Seojangdae Command Post, and Bukjangdae Command Post having been restored.

Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) (부산국제영화제)

Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) (부산국제영화제)

5.9Km    2024-07-31

120 Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82- 688-3010

Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) was the first international film festival in Korea that is now considered one of the biggest in Asia.

The festival boosted Busan as a city of culture and art, while helping the Korean film industry by improving production and distribution. The festival also helps search for talented movie directors and unknown movies through previewing various film genres.

The festival plans to continue its work of making Busan the heart of the film industry, increasing the market and investment to improve the film industry.

Busan Cinema Center (부산 영화의 전당)

Busan Cinema Center (부산 영화의 전당)

5.9Km    2024-10-14

120 Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-780-6000

Busan Cinema Center serves as both the venue of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) and a cultural space hosting film screenings, performances, and exhibitions. It has BIFF Theater with nearly 4,000 seats, Cinema I, Cinema II, Cinematheque, Haneulyeon Theater, Indieplus, and Library.

Busan International Short Film Festival (부산국제단편영화제)

Busan International Short Film Festival (부산국제단편영화제)

5.9Km    2022-10-05

120, Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-742-9600

The Busan International Short Film Festival started in the 1997 as Busan Short Film Festival and was renamed as Busan Asian Short Film Festival in 2000, expanding to include short movies from all across Asia. As time went on, the festival once again expanded its scope to include films from around the world and was renamed as Busan International Short Film Festival in 2010. The festival has laid a foundation for the development of Korean movies. It continues to stir up support and interest in short films, acting as a catalyst for the Korean short films industry.