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Yongdusan Park (용두산공원)

Yongdusan Park (용두산공원)

9.8Km    2025-08-06

37-55 Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-860-7820

Situated at the heart of Busan, Yongdusan Park is famous for its escalators, which connect the Nampo-dong area with the park. The park has a great view of the Busan Port and the Yeongdo area. Notable sights in the area include the Busan Tower, the Statue of Admiral Yi Sunsin, a bell pavilion, a flower clock, and a sculpture of a dragon. The observatory on the Busan Tower offers an expansive view of Busan’s city center, the Busan Port, and the South Port at the distance. The view of the city at night is also not to be missed. Nearby tourist sites include many of Busan’s famous sights, from Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street to Jagalchi and Gukje Markets.

She's Plastic Surgery Clinic (쉬즈성형외과의원)

9.8Km    2025-11-19

6th–8th Floors, 8-1 (She’s Building), Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Located on Gwangbok-ro in Busan, SHE'S Plastic Surgery Clinic has been a trusted destination for cosmetic procedures since its opening in 2000. Renowned for our expertise in eye and facial wrinkle surgeries, we have become a premier clinic specializing in wrinkle treatments, attracting patients not only from Korea but from around the world.
We offer a range of services tailored for our international patients:
On-site interpreters fluent in Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Mongolian, and English
Comprehensive convenience services, including concierge support and accommodation reservations
Diverse medical tourism packages focused on skincare, in addition to our major surgical offerings
Tax-free shopping for added convenience
Transparent pricing, with the same costs for both foreign and Korean patients
Since beginning to attract international patients in 2009, SHE'S Plastic Surgery Clinic has become a welcoming and comfortable clinic for foreigners seeking high-quality treatment. This dedication to patient care was selected as a leading medical institution for attracting foreign patients in Busan for 2022-2025.

First Eye Clinic (퍼스트안과의원)

9.8Km    2025-09-23

6th–7th Floors, Eungwa & Medical Building, 5 Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Good Ideas for Your Eyes First eye department for your eye health. There are many places where vision correction surgery is performed, such as LASIK and LASEK. However, there are few ophthalmologists that can properly treat eye diseases such as retinal, glaucoma, cataract, and childhood progressive myopia. First Eye Clinic has increased treatment safety and precision by utilizing university hospital-level advanced equipment by medical staff with extensive experience and know-how in surgery for severe eye diseases.

Busan Street Festa in Gwangbok (부산 스트릿 페스타 인 광복)

Busan Street Festa in Gwangbok (부산 스트릿 페스타 인 광복)

9.9Km    2025-11-05

72-1 Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-70-4808-2875

The Busan Street Festa in Gwangbok transforms everyday urban spaces into a festival stage through various programs such as music, dance, performance shows, local flea markets, and parades that unfold throughout the streets.

Bosu-dong Book Street Cultural Center(보수동 책방골목 문화관)

Bosu-dong Book Street Cultural Center(보수동 책방골목 문화관)

9.9Km    2023-01-09

8, Chaekbanggolmok-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-743-7650

[The used bookstore that sells memories]
Bosu-dong Book Street has a unique background. It was formed after the independence of Korea (August 15) as a residential area in the empty place where the previous Gukje Market was demolished. Book stores began opening one-by-one and soon the street became known as Bosu-dong Book Street. The street is popular amongst booklovers for their used books as well as new books, and amongst travelers for the street’s unique atmosphere. Many young adults also frequent the street because there are many specialty shops for comic books. Every year, the Bosu-dong Culture Festival takes place and visitors can participate in events such as, make-your-own book cover, make-your-own book, and so on. The festival not only gives an opportunity to learn about the history of Bosu-dong Book Street, but have a good time as well.

Dong-A University Hospital (동아대학교병원)

9.9Km    2025-12-10

26 Daesingongwon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan

Dong-A University Hospital is a teaching hospital that conducts advanced clinical research and specialized medical care. As a university hospital integrating patient care, medical research, and education, it responds to the healthcare needs of the local community and provides high-quality medical services. It is also responsible for clinical training of medical students and the development of healthcare professionals, and operates a TRUST-based medical system founded on safety, research, communication, and technology as a tertiary general hospital.

Busan National Science Museum (국립부산과학관)

Busan National Science Museum (국립부산과학관)

10.0Km    2025-10-23

59 Dongbusangwangwang 6-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-750-2300

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.

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (해동 용궁사(부산))

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (해동 용궁사(부산))

10.0Km    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. 

Skyline Luge Busan (스카이라인 루지(부산))

Skyline Luge Busan (스카이라인 루지(부산))

10.0Km    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))

10.0Km    2021-07-20

216, Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-720-3061

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.