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Hocheon Village (호천마을)

15.5Km    2025-04-10

491 Eomgwang-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan

Located in the Busanjin-gu district of Busan, the Hocehon Village is famous for its colorful houses, which provide a stunning backdrop for photos. As the night dawns, the warm-lamps-lit streets with colorful houses create a romantic atmosphere, making it one of the top places to visit for night views. The village became well known after getting featured in various dramas and movies, including the popular drama “Fight My Way (2017).” Another highlight of Hocehon Village is the 180-step staircase adorned with a stunning fish mural. The Hocheon Village Cultural Platform at the Village provides residents and creators with opportunities to sell their products and participate in cultural experiences and educational activities.  

Busan Citizens Hall (부산시민회관)

15.6Km    2021-06-03

16, Jaseong-ro 133beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-630-5200

Busan Citizens' Hall has the longest history of all public cultural spaces in Korea, having opened on October 10, 1973. The hall consists of a 1,606-seat grand theater, 407-seat small theater, art galleries, an art shop, cafeteria, and other amenties.

Good Moonhwa Hospital (좋은문화병원)

15.6Km    2025-10-23

119 Beomil-ro, Dong-gu, Busan

Good Moonhwa Hospital is a general hospital that has been in operation since 1978. It has 22 departments and 23 specialized medical centers, including a Gynecologic Cancer Center, an Infertility Center, a Natural Childbirth Center, a Neonatal Intensive Care Center, a Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center, an Artificial Heart Center, and a Breast & Thyroid Center.

Korea Medical Institute Busan Branch ((재)한국의학연구소 부산분사무소)

15.6Km    2025-10-23

5F, 14 Jobang-ro, Dong-gu, Busan

Korea Medical Institute (KMI), a leader in 'K-health checkups,' operates health checkup centers across eight locations nationwide, from Seoul to Jeju. KMI has been striving to prevent and detect diseases early. It has led the popularization of comprehensive medical examinations in Korea. Based on 42 years of accumulated data and expertise, KMI has enhanced its capabilities in health checkups, services, and brand value. 
By utilizing its diagnostic data accumulated over the years, KMI provides accurate test results and follow-up care promptly.
KMI will stay committed to becoming a lifetime health management partner and 'K-health checkup' leader by leveraging its excellence in Korean medicine, beyond health checkups for foreign patients.

UN Sculpture Park (UN조각공원)

15.7Km    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))

15.9Km    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 Cultural Center (부산문화회관)

16.1Km    2021-08-06

1, UN pyeonghwa-ro 76beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-6000

Busan Cultural Center began construction in October 1983 and finished constructing three halls in 1993. In April 2010, the cultural center underwent renovations and reopend in October. The architecture format used traditional Korean houses with a large, medium, and small halls. Large gates and walls were removed to allow easy access. The roof used concrete slabs to recreate traditional patterns and the exterior walls are made of granite stone.

Peace Park (평화공원)

16.2Km    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.

Uam-dong Urban Forest (우암동 도시숲)

Uam-dong Urban Forest (우암동 도시숲)

16.5Km    2025-04-10

6-6 Donghang-ro 106beonga-gil, Nam-gu, Busan

Uam-dong Urban Forest is famous for its exotic view of the Jesus Christ statue of Donghang Cathedral, which resembles the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. It offers a stunning panoramic night view of Busan, spanning the Yeongdo Sea and Busan Harbor Bridge, along with a moon installation photo zone where visitors can take striking silhouette pictures. It is a perfect place to enjoy the beautiful views, snap memorable photos, and relax in the small green forest.

Igidae Cliff [National Geopark] (이기대 (부산 국가지질공원))

17.0Km    2024-04-29

Yongho-dong, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-6398

Igidae Cliff is a geological park located along the southern coast of Busan. Formed by volcanic activity dating back 80 million years to the Cretaceous period, the accumulated lava, volcanic ash, and other rocks have been eroded by waves, creating cliffs, caves, and other formations. Along the coastal trail leading to Oryukdo, visitors can appreciate various geological and topographical landscapes, including copper mines and pothole.