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

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

13.4Km    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.

Sutgarakjeotgarak (숟가락젓가락)

Sutgarakjeotgarak (숟가락젓가락)

13.5Km    2020-08-12

14, Gwangbok-ro 55beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-248-0132

Sutgarakjeotgarak serves traditional home-made tofu dishes, made with soy beans grown in Korea.

Ai Hasi - Busan Gukje Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이하시 부산국제시장)

Ai Hasi - Busan Gukje Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이하시 부산국제시장)

13.5Km    2024-04-18

1F, Bldg. A of Ihasi, 33, Gukjesijang 2-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

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Keunjip (큰집식당)

Keunjip (큰집식당)

13.5Km    2020-02-07

19, Junggu-ro 24beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-3320

Located in Gukje Market near Gwangbok-ro Road in the heart of Busan, Keunjip restaurant is quite accessible; but it is a little difficult for first-time visitors to locate the exact entrance. The restaurant serves a vareity of jjim (steamed food) dishes and hanjeongsik (Korean table d’hote).

The most popular menu is the bulgogijjim (stewed bulgogi) served with tasty gejang (marinated crab), kimchi, nutritious toran (taro dishes), and 10 other side dishes. Another delicacy is Keunjip's haemuljjim (spicy stewed seafood), filled with shrimp, octopus, clams, and more seafood and served with kongnamul (bean sprouts).

Ihasi (아이하시 (수제젓가락공예))

Ihasi (아이하시 (수제젓가락공예))

13.5Km    2020-02-18

33, Gukjesijang 2-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-253-3670

Ihasi boasts high-quality, handmade chopsticks that use only natural wooden materials and varnishes. Only natural lacquer is used for the part of the chopsticks that touches the mouth.

Ilgwang Daebokjip (일광대복집)

Ilgwang Daebokjip (일광대복집)

13.5Km    2017-11-22

3, Ihwa-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-721-1561

Ilgwang Daebokjip is a puffer fish specialty restaurant offering healthy puffer fish dishes cooked with great care. They use fresh ingredients delivered directly from local producers.

Daiso - Busan Nampo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 부산남포)

Daiso - Busan Nampo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 부산남포)

13.5Km    2024-04-23

2F, 10, Docheong-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Yeongdo Lighthouse (영도 등대)

13.5Km    2024-03-06

181, Jeonmang-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-405-1201

Yeongdo Lighthouse, first lit in 1906, stands at Taejongdae Park. It houses a maritime library, galleries, an observatory, and a café. From the observatory, on clear days, you can even see as far as the Japanese island of Tsushima Island. At the base of the lighthouse, there's a sculpture of a woman turned into stone, waiting for her husband who went out to sea. You can reach it by walking from Taejongdae Park or taking the Taejongdae Danubi Train.

Gukje Market (국제시장)

13.5Km    2025-04-15

Area of Sinchang-ro 4-ga, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-7389

Following the Korean War, refugees who fled to Busan set up stalls in order to make a living by selling smuggled or imported products, which developed into Gukje Market (gukje meaning "international" in Korean) of today.

Gukje Market is one of Korea’s largest markets. The market's alleyways are lined with stalls selling diverse goods, particularly machinery tools, kitchenware, and clothing. To the market's right is an alleyway lined with charity stores, and to the left is Kkangtong Market.

Nampo Samgyetang (남포삼계탕)

13.5Km    2024-03-15

16-1, Nampo-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-5075

Nampo Samgyetang serves samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), a popular pick-me-up food in Korea. The restaurant's history goes back to 1962, so it has developed a loyal following. The samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) served in the restaurant features Korean chicken boiled down with vegetables and medicinal herbs, resulting in a nutritious bowl of soup. Other menu items include jeonbok samgyetang (abalone and ginseng chicken soup) and dak jeongi gui (roasted chicken).