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Goeun Museum of Photography (고은사진미술관)

Goeun Museum of Photography (고은사진미술관)

13.8Km    2019-03-19

16, Haeun-daero 452beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-746-0055

Established and run by the Goeun Foundation, the Goeun Museum of Photography and the Goeun Contemporary Photo Museum are located in Haeundae, Busan and are the first photography museums founded outside of the capital city of Seoul. The museums aim to offer more cultural opportunities to visitors by collecting real and valuable works representing both Korean and international artists. The venue also acts in the discovery and support of new and up-and-coming artists.

Goeun Museum of Photography has an exhibit room on the 2nd floor, as well as a seminar room and a photo library on the 1st floor. Goeun Contemporary Photo Museum has 3 different spaces for exhibitions, mainly concentrated on contemporary photo works.

Busan Youth Hostel Arpina (부산관광공사 아르피나)

Busan Youth Hostel Arpina (부산관광공사 아르피나)

13.8Km    2020-03-25

35, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-731-9800

Arpina (opened in July, 2004) is within minutes of Haeundae and Gwangalli beaches, the Busan Convention Center (BEXCO), Centum City, and other popular attractions of Busan. Offering 103 guestrooms of 9 different room types and a variety of subsidiary facilities, the youth hostel has everything needed for tourists, business travelers, students, and families to have a relaxing and pleasant stay.

Family rooms are equipped with a kitchen and a private bathroom; large dormitory-style rooms come with shared bathrooms and are perfect for group travelers or students on summer vacation. Comfortable single guestrooms are available for business travelers and other travelers who crave a little more privacy than the dorms. There are even some Korean-style “Ondol” rooms for guests who want to experience traditional Korean sleeping arrangements.

Facilities include a fitness center, a swimming pool, a golf range, a sauna, restaurants, and seminar rooms. The youth cultural & training center and outdoor grass playground also make the hostel the perfect place for youth training camps.

Cheongdam(청담)

Cheongdam(청담)

13.9Km    2020-12-28

1 Yeonan-ro Yeonje-gu Busan
+82-507-1434-0178

It is a great place for group dining and gatherings. This restaurant's signature menu is dried yellow croaker aged in barley rice. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeonje-gu, Busan.

Busan International Short Film Festival (부산국제단편영화제)

Busan International Short Film Festival (부산국제단편영화제)

13.9Km    2022-10-05

120, Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-742-9600

The Busan International Short Film Festival started in the 1997 as Busan Short Film Festival and was renamed as Busan Asian Short Film Festival in 2000, expanding to include short movies from all across Asia. As time went on, the festival once again expanded its scope to include films from around the world and was renamed as Busan International Short Film Festival in 2010. The festival has laid a foundation for the development of Korean movies. It continues to stir up support and interest in short films, acting as a catalyst for the Korean short films industry.

Olive Young - Yangsan Deokgye Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 양산덕계점)

13.9Km    2024-06-27

19, Beonyeong-ro, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Sojunghannun Ophthalmology Clinic (센텀소중한눈안과)

13.9Km    2025-06-27

14F, 50 Centum nam-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Sojunghannun Ophthalmology Clinic provides foreign patients with thorough assistance before, during, and after their medical tourism, making it easier for them to travel to unfamiliar places.
Located at Centum City, Haeundae-gu, Busan, the clinic is surrounded by shopping destinations (Shinsegae Department Store, Lotte Department Store), food, things to see (beach, aquarium, etc.), and accommodations (four or five-star hotels). This is why a growing number of international medical tourists visit the clinic.
The clinic follows strict processes and provides best-class medical services to satisfy customers in terms of its medical service quality, university hospital-level medical equipment, and the surgical capability of its medical staff.

Site of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town (동래읍성지)

Site of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town (동래읍성지)

13.9Km    2024-09-26

48-2 Myeongnyun-dong, Dongnae-gu, Busan

Site of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town, built towards the end of the Goryeo dynasty and the early Joseon dynasty, was a significant fortress during the Imjin War in 1592. It served as the main battleground where civilians, officials, and soldiers united to resist the Japanese forces. Recognizing the strategic importance of the Dongnae area, a much larger fortress was constructed in 1731, replacing the original structure from one built during war. Today, only traces of the fortress remain, with the Bukmun Gate, Insaengmun Gate, Dongjangdae Command Post, Seojangdae Command Post, and Bukjangdae Command Post having been restored.

K-Handmade Fair Busan (K-핸드메이드페어 부산 2025)

K-Handmade Fair Busan (K-핸드메이드페어 부산 2025)

13.9Km    2025-01-23

30 APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-2-761-2512

The K-Handmade Fair is the largest handmade fair in Korea, serving as a platform for exchange between creators and consumers. It is also a space where visitors can explore the market trends and sustainability of creator brands. Held annually with a unique theme, the fair provides creators with an opportunity to showcase their products, while visitors can purchase trendy, high-quality handmade goods, check out DIY kits, and take part in various hands-on experience programs.

The Westin Josun Busan (웨스틴 조선 부산)

The Westin Josun Busan (웨스틴 조선 부산)

13.9Km    2022-07-13

67, Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-749-7000

The Westin Josun Busan was first established in 1978 and was one of the accommodations of choice for those attending the 2005 APEC Summit, living up to its reputation as one of Busan’s best business hotels. The Westin Josun Busan is located at the entrance of Dongbaek Island and is only 40 minutes away from Gimhae Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Busan. Nearby attractions include the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO), Dongbaek Island, Nurimaru APEC House, Busan Aquarium, Suyeongman Yachting Waters, Jangsan Mountain hiking trails, Yonggungsa Temple, and Gwangandaegyo Bridge.

Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) (부산국제영화제)

Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) (부산국제영화제)

13.9Km    2024-07-31

120 Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82- 688-3010

Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) was the first international film festival in Korea that is now considered one of the biggest in Asia.

The festival boosted Busan as a city of culture and art, while helping the Korean film industry by improving production and distribution. The festival also helps search for talented movie directors and unknown movies through previewing various film genres.

The festival plans to continue its work of making Busan the heart of the film industry, increasing the market and investment to improve the film industry.