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Peace Park (평화공원)

5.9Km    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.

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

5.9Km    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.

Osiria Coastal Walk (오시리아 해안산책로)

Osiria Coastal Walk (오시리아 해안산책로)

6.0Km    2025-08-18

Sirang-ri, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan

Osiria Coastal Walk offers stunning panoramic views of the sea and plenty of resting stops along the way, making it a family-friendly path. The picturesque walking path, adorned with wildflowers, leads into a lush pine forest. The cool breeze of the sea, accompanied by the melodious sounds of waves and the shade of pine trees, makes it a perfect place to unwind. Along the way, there is a shrine dedicated to the Dragon King, which is believed to be guarding the East Sea of Busan.

Busan Museum (부산박물관)

6.0Km    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.

Gijang Jonggajip Gomjangeo (기장종가집곰장어)

Gijang Jonggajip Gomjangeo (기장종가집곰장어)

6.1Km    2025-10-30

72 Gijanghaean-ro Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan

A good meal to restore energy
Inshore Hagfish may be unfamiliar to foreigners as a food ingredient, but it is considered a health food that is good for the body. Depending on your taste, you can enjoy salted Inshore Hagfish, seasoned Inshore Hagfish, or brown straw Inshore Hagfish. Thanks to various delicious side dishes such as Kimchi pancake and the owner's own cooking, you can eat comfortably, so even beginners will fall in love with Inshore Hagfish. After eating seasoned Inshore Hagfish, be sure to add fried rice to finish the meal.

Wonjojipbul Gomjangeo Gijang Oegajip (원조짚불곰장어 기장외가집)

6.1Km    2024-03-15

5-1 Gongsu 2-gil, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-721-7098

Located in Sirang-ri, Gijang-gun, Wonjojipbul Gomjangeo Gijang Oegajip specializes in jipbul gomjangeo (straw-roasted hagfish). The use of straw imparts a distinct nutty flavor to the eel, making it a favorite among diners. Gijang Oegajib served as the pioneer, leading to the establishment of a cluster of sea eel restaurants in the Gongsu Village. The restaurant offers various dishes such as yangnyeom gomjangeo (grilled marinated hagfish), sogeum gui (grilled salted sea eel), gomjangeo maeuntang (spicy sea eel stew).

Busan Cultural Center (부산문화회관)

6.3Km    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.

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain ()

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain ()

6.3Km    2024-10-25

391-39 Hwangnyeongsan-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-70-7543-5249

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain offers a lush green forest easily accessible from downtown Busan. The mountain is popular for hiking, as well as taking in the nightscape. The mountain stretches across Busanjin-gu, Nam-gu, and Suyeong-gu districts, and with an altitude of 427 meters, it is the second tallest mountain in the Geumnyeon Mountain Range. Despite this distinction, the summit can be reached after a two to three-hour hike. At the foot of the mountain, one can find a citizen's recreation area and a youth training center. Choosing which mountain trail to take depends on the transportation options available.

Hwangnyeongsan Observatory (황련산 전망대)

6.3Km    2024-10-29

391-39 Hwangnyeongsan-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, where the observatory is located, is in the center of Busan as it spans across four districts (Busanjin-gu, Yeonje-gu, Suyeong-gu, and Nam-gu) and is a popular driving course in spring when the cherry blossoms bloom along the road. The Hwangneyongsan Observatory also makes it a perfect place for a night tour. A city that lies below the mountains looks even more beautiful with the cozy lights that illuminate the observatory and the sparkling radio tower.