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UN Sculpture Park (UN조각공원)

UN Sculpture Park (UN조각공원)

1.5 Km    0     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.

 

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

1.6 Km    83843     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.

Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge (부산 광안대교)

Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge (부산 광안대교)

1.7 Km    112759     2020-04-27

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.

Peace Park (평화공원)

1.7 Km    45489     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 Museum (부산박물관)

1.7 Km    60647     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.

Gwangalli Eobang Festival (광안리어방축제)

Gwangalli Eobang Festival (광안리어방축제)

1.7 Km    33448     2023-04-18

219, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
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Gwangalli Eobang Festival is a spirited celebration of traditional fishing culture from the Joseon dynasty. Visitors can experience traveling back in time to the folk village where exhibitions and programs are offered. A parade, musicals, and various hands-on programs are also available.

Halmae Jaecheopguk (할매재첩국)

Halmae Jaecheopguk (할매재첩국)

1.7 Km    7661     2019-12-16

8, Gwangnam-ro 120beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-751-7658

Located in Gwangan 2-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan, Halmae (meaning "grandmother" in Busan dialect) Jaecheopguk has a long history of selling jaecheopguk (clear shellfish soup) made with jaecheop, or shellfish, caught from the nearby Gupo area to people who sought refuge in Busan during the Korean War.

Each bowl of cool tasting broth has abundant amounts of jaecheop. Jaecheop has long been widely used as an ingredient to help in relieving hangover symptoms.

Olive Young - Busan Daeyeon Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산대연역)

Olive Young - Busan Daeyeon Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산대연역)

1.8 Km    0     2024-04-18

225-1, Suyeong-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

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Munhwa Ssambap (문화쌈밥)

Munhwa Ssambap (문화쌈밥)

1.8 Km    20855     2016-10-26

72, UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-626-2292

Munhwa Ssambap serves up delicious ssambap (leaf wraps and rice) at reasonable prices.