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KANGKANGEE Arts Village (깡깡이 예술마을)

KANGKANGEE Arts Village (깡깡이 예술마을)

5.3Km    2025-10-24

36 Daepyeongbuk-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

In the late 19th century, Korea's first modern shipyard was established, and there are still more than a dozen repair shipyards and about 200 industrial companies in the area. It is said that the name of the village was born from the sound of a hammer hitting the surface of a rusty boat. In "My Name," it appeared as Inchang-si, the main stage of gangsters, and the unique atmosphere harmonized well with the content, adding to the dramatic fun. There are also many cute cafes to explore, and it is fun to experience a tour program that runs three times a day on weekends.

Urigeulbang (우리글방)

Urigeulbang (우리글방)

5.3Km    2024-02-13

63 Daecheong-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Urigeulbang, a venerable bookstore located in the renowned Bosu-dong Book Street in Busan, is celebrated for its trade in used books. This bookstore doubles as a book café, allowing visitors the unique experience of reading from its extensive collection while enjoying a cup of coffee or other beverages, without the obligation to purchase a book. The owner, an enthusiastic collector of used books, has amassed a vast array of old and rare editions, making it a treasure trove for bibliophiles. Adjacent to Urigeulbang is the Bosu-dong Book Street Cultural Center, where visitors have the opportunity to delve into the rich history of this unique bookstore alley.

Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)

Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)

5.3Km    2024-03-06

36, Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Gukje Market Food Street has more than 60 years of history as one of Busan's traditional markets' most famous food streets. It is known for a number of dishes, such as Chungmu gimbap served with sweet and sour squid salad, sweet-and-spicy tteokbokki, milmyeon (wheat noodles), dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup), sundae, patbingsu (shaved ice with red beans), and Busan’s iconic bibim dangmyeon (spicy glass noodles). These dishes are enjoyed on small stools next to the street stalls. The sight of the diners lining the stall is one of the defining views of traditional markets in Korea. Visitors can also find suitable clothing, shoes, and accessories here. 

Hotel Forêt Premier Nampo (호텔포레 프리미어 남포)

Hotel Forêt Premier Nampo (호텔포레 프리미어 남포)

5.3Km    2024-12-22

54-1 , Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Hotel Foret Premier Nampo in Busan is located midway between Jagalchi and Nampo Stations on Busan Line 1, both of which are about 6 minutes away on foot. There are also many bus stops nearby, so transport is super-convenient. The rooms are equipped with air purifiers, bidets, and premium down pillows to help guests sleep soundly. There is a cafe over floors 1 and 2, a restaurant on floor 3, and a business center and meeting rooms for guests’ use. Nearby must-see places include Gukje Market, Jagalchi Market, and Yongdusan Park - all reachable on foot.

Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장)

Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장)

5.4Km    2025-04-15

52 Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Jagalchi Market, located on the seaside road in Busan's Jung-gu, is one of the largest seafood markets in Korea, selling both live and dried fish. After the Korean War, the market solidified itself as a fish market. Most of the people who sell fish are women, so the vendors here are called Jagalchi Ajumeoni, "ajumeoni" meaning middle-aged or married woman in Korean.

This market represents Busan and is famous throughout the country. Visitors can eat fresh raw fish right at the market. Even nowadays visitors can see women selling mackerel, sea squirts (ascidians) and other seafood on wooden boxes along the road outside of the market and along the shore.

Millac The Market (밀락더마켓)

5.4Km    2024-10-31

56 Millaksubyeon-ro 17beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan

Millac The Market is a cultural complex located in Suyeong-gu, Busan. The main wall of the building is covered in graffiti, making it a great photo spot. The complex aims to be a new lifestyle space connecting locals and culture through an open experiential space, divided into three zones of the Busking Square, Ocean View Stand, and F & B Zone. Pop-up stores change frequently, so it's a good idea to check the schedule in advance.

October Festa in Gwangalli (옥토버페스타 인 광안리)

October Festa in Gwangalli (옥토버페스타 인 광안리)

5.4Km    2025-11-06

29 Millak-ro 6beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-4511

The festival takes place at Gwangalli Beach in Suyeong-gu, Busan, featuring a variety of programs that highlight the regional characteristics and lifestyle of Suyeong-gu. Visitors can enjoy workshops, exhibitions and sales from local cafes & bakeries, hands-on activities, cultural events, and performances.

Yangsanjip (양산집)

5.4Km    2024-12-26

부산광역시 중구 중구로47번길 30

A long-standing dwaeji gukbap restaurant beloved by both vendors and visitors of the Kkangtong Market. The restaurant is small, so it’s often necessary to wait for a seat. Despite this, it remains popular among regulars, who are more than willing to wait. The popular menu item is the suyuk baekban (boiled pork slices set menu), which includes soup, rice, and separately served boiled pork.

Millak Hoe Center (민락어민활어직판장)

Millak Hoe Center (민락어민활어직판장)

5.4Km    2025-08-11

60 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro 312beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan

Restaurants on the upper levels of the center overlook the scenic Gwangalli Beach and serve up a wide assortment of sliced raw fish such as sea bream, flat fish, rockfish, flounder, and more as well as spicy fish stews.

Bupyeong (Kkangtong) Market (부평시장(깡통시장))

5.5Km    2025-10-23

48 Bupyeong 1-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

Busan's Bupyeong Market is also known as Kkangtong (tin can) Market. It earned that funny name when it had a variety of imported canned goods from the United States for the US forces stationed in Korea during the Korean War. It was also known as "Dottegi (bustling plea) Market." All foreign products found in the country at that time were supplied from this market. Due to its vast property and many rare goods that were hard to find anywhere else during the time, it was also referred as "Gukje (International) Market." Nowadays, the market has reduced in size as many foreign products are freely imported, but the reputation and potential still remain. Some imported goods including liquor, clothes, ornaments, accessories, fashion items and electronic goods are still sold here.

A night market opens from 19:30-23:30 at the public parking lot and at Arcade 2 of the market . Along the 110m-long street market are 11 kiosks selling Korean food, 6 kiosks selling international food such as Japanese and Filipino foods, and 13 vendors selling clothes and accessories. The entrance of the market greets visitors with bright LED lights and fun performances. A magic show and a guitar performance take place twice a day by the entrance of the market and the at the four-way intersection inside the market.