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Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장)

Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장)

10.1Km    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.

KANGKANGEE Arts Village (깡깡이 예술마을)

KANGKANGEE Arts Village (깡깡이 예술마을)

10.1Km    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.

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (해동 용궁사(부산))

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (해동 용궁사(부산))

10.1Km    2025-10-23

86 Yonggung-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb attraction offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line as most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376 by the great Buddhist teacher known as Naong during the Goryeo dynasty.

The temple was destroyed during the Imjin War, then rebuilt by Monk Ungang of Tongdosa Temple in the early 1930s. In 1974, Monk Jeongam became the abbot of the monastery with the duty to restore of the temple. During his 100-day prayer, he had a dream of Aalokitesvara Bodhisattva ascending to the heavens on a dragon's back, which became the origin of the temple's name. 

Busan National Science Museum (국립부산과학관)

Busan National Science Museum (국립부산과학관)

10.1Km    2025-10-23

59 Dongbusangwangwang 6-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan

Busan National Science Museum was established to promote the wonders of science and provide visitors with an opportunity to enjoy everything science has to offer. Themed exhibitions related to vehicles, spaceships, and energy development led by the cities of Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongsangnam-do are available. The museum aims to promote a further understanding of science.

Skyline Luge Busan (스카이라인 루지(부산))

Skyline Luge Busan (스카이라인 루지(부산))

10.1Km    2025-04-15

205 Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan

Skyline Luge was first invented 32 years ago in Rotorua, New Zealand. It is currently a popular sport, with over 40 million rides recorded worldwide. Now, lugin facilciities are operated in six regions worldwide, including Busan. Skyline Luge Busan is a representative outdoor experiential amusement facility at Osiria Theme Park in Dongbusan. It has various auxiliary facilities with the beautiful sea as a backdrop and is a popular activity for the whole family. Take the Skyride lift o the starting point, get on the specially designed luge cart for down riding, and enjoy a thrilling 2.4-kilometer ride down from four tracks.

Fisheries Science Museum (수산과학관 (부산))

10.1Km    2021-07-20

216, Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan

The Fisheries Science Museum, Korea's first science institute of its kind, was established on May 26, 1997 in order to promote maritime science and technology to the public. The museum was opened after six years of effort by the National Fisheries Science Institute in preparing research and materials regarding marine resources, the fishing industry, fishery and fish farm technology and equipment, taxidermied fish specimens, sea life species, and others. There are a total of 15 separate areas with over 7,400 exhibition items, and even an actual right whale skeleton on display, as well as a room where visitors can learn how to operate a marine vessel.

GnB HOTEL (지엔비호텔(GNB호텔))

GnB HOTEL (지엔비호텔(GNB호텔))

10.2Km    2024-10-30

19 , Heukgyo-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

GnB Hotel is a large-scale hotel located 10 minutes' walk from Jagalchi Station on the Busan Subway. It offers a wide range of room types, including Standard, Deluxe, Suite, and Penthouse. Specifically, the Penthouse and Penthouse+ rooms, which are the pride of the hotel, feature whirlpool spas where you can relax after a long journey while taking in the scenery of downtown Busan. They are also equipped with an induction cooktop and kitchenware. The restaurant on the B1 floor serves breakfast. The business center on the first floor provides guests with free access to a printer and scanner.

Huinnyeoul Culture Village (흰여울문화마을)

Huinnyeoul Culture Village (흰여울문화마을)

10.3Km    2025-10-23

Yeongseon-dong 4(sa)-ga, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

Huinnyeoul Cultural Village is a cultural community village. Huinnyeoul-gil, a representative original downtown area of ​​Busan, was named for its meandering stream that resembles the appearance of white snowfall at the foot of Bongnaesan Mountain. In December 2011, old houses was remodeled and reborned as a unique culture and art village that exudes the energy of Yeongdo.


Ttangmoesan Mountain (땅뫼산)

Ttangmoesan Mountain (땅뫼산)

10.4Km    2024-02-26

260-1 Oryundae-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan

The Ttangmoesan Mountain Forest Trail, wrapping around the Hoedong Reservoir, is distinguished by its red clay path. This trail spans 1.7 kilometers and can be comfortably completed in approximately thirty minutes at a relaxed pace. As you stroll through the lush cypress forest, the cool sensation of the red clay is enjoyable under bare feet. The journey along forest paths and wooden deck walkways also reveals a variety of trees native to the lake marsh environment.

Taejongdae Spa (태종대온천찜질방)

10.5Km    2023-08-14

808 , Taejong-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan


Taejongdae Spa is located by the scenic Taejongdae Park. The nearby Yeongdo Island and Bongnaesan Mountain offer a beautiful view of the ocean and the mountains. The spa facility has hot springs and sauna facilities that offer therapeutic effects along with a fitness center with a variety of exercise equipment and a supervising trainer.