Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장)

542.6M 2025-04-15

52 Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-2594

Jagalchi Market, located on the seaside road in Busan's Jung-gu, is one of the largest seafood markets in Korea, selling both live and dried fish. After the Korean War, the market solidified itself as a fish market. Most of the people who sell fish are women, so the vendors here are called Jagalchi Ajumeoni, "ajumeoni" meaning middle-aged or married woman in Korean.

This market represents Busan and is famous throughout the country. Visitors can eat fresh raw fish right at the market. Even nowadays visitors can see women selling mackerel, sea squirts (ascidians) and other seafood on wooden boxes along the road outside of the market and along the shore.

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

561.8M 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.

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

659.0M 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.

Busan Tower (부산타워)

663.0M 2025-08-06

37-30 Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-601-1800

Busan Tower, standing at 120 meters tall, is an iconic observation tower situated in Busan's Yongdusan Park. This tower offers visitors panoramic views of Busan Port and Yeongdo Island. A highlight is the nightly fireworks mapping show, where graphical displays are projected onto the windows, creating a mesmerizing backdrop against the colorful night view of Busan Port Bridge. The lower floor of the tower is a haven of amusement, themed around a flying submarine. On the second floor, visitors will find a photo zone and rooms decorated with themes representing famous travel destinations in Busan.

Busan Jung-gu Pet Festival (부산중구반려동물축제)

663.0M 2025-11-05

37-30 Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-70-8893-2437

Busan Jung-gu Pet Festival is a pet cultural event featuring various programs such as walking programs, health consultations, and behavior training programs that pets and their owners can participate in together. The event aims to spread the culture of responsible pet ownership and revitalize the local pet industry.

Yongdusan Park (용두산공원)

669.1M 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.

Busan Modern & Contemporary History Museum - Main Building (부산근현대역사관 본관)

728.3M 2025-08-04

112 Daecheong-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Busan Modern & Contemporary Museum showcases the evolving identity of Busan through various exhibitions and programs. Housed in the former Bank of Korea Headquarters building, the museum's main building is a first-generation Korean architectural building. It features exhibitions and performances by young artists on the basement floor, and houses the Bank of Korea archive room, a café, a lounge and a gift shop on the first floor. The second floor is dedicated to special exhibitions, while the third and fourth floors offer educational spaces and historical exhibitions that trace Busan’s changing identity from the turbulent colonial period to the present day, offering visitors a meaningful glimpse into modern Korean history.

Busan Museum of Movies (부산영화체험박물관)

788.9M 2025-10-24

12 Daecheong-ro 126beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-715-4200

The Busan Museum of Movies is Korea's first exhibition & experience space dedicated to films. Visitors can learn more about the process of making movies, as well as the history and future of the filming industry.

She's Plastic Surgery Clinic (쉬즈성형외과의원)

827.3M 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)

874.9M 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.

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