168 Stairs (168계단) - Area information - Korea travel information

168 Stairs (168계단)

168 Stairs (168계단)

4.8Km    2023-01-03

9, Yeongcho-gil 197beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-253-8253

This is the fastest way to go downhill from Sanbok road to Busan port. The stairs are known to be as tall as a 6-story building and have exactly 168 steps. In the past, there used to be 3 wells located at the bottom of the stairs, which locals would wait in line to draw water when there was insufficient water, but now, there is only one well with drinking water.

Choryang Ibagu-gil & Sanbok Road (초량 이바구길 & 산복도로)

Choryang Ibagu-gil & Sanbok Road (초량 이바구길 & 산복도로)

4.9Km    2019-01-23

Areas of Choryang-dong, Dong-gu, Busan-si

Located near Busan Station, Choryang Ibagu-gil street was formed when people started building houses on top of the hill during the time of poverty. An observatory, Ibagu Archive Center, Yu Chi-hwan Postbox, and other places perfect for photos can be seen along the road leading up to the hilltop. Atop the hill, a wide road known as the Sanbok Road features an open view of Busan's downtown within a sight. The night scene is especially beautiful from this road, as the lights from the neighborhood twinkle and gleam as the surrounding area gets darker.

Gugine Nakji Bokkeum (국이네 낙지볶음)

4.9Km    2023-12-04

410 Yeonsu-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan

Gugine Nakji Bokkeum is an octopus restaurant that local people in Busan frequently visit. The restaurant sticks to the essentials of octopus cuisine: nak gop sae (stir-fried octopus, small intestine and shrimp), a fantastic combination of octopus and tripe; sannakji jeongol (octopus hot pot); and hot seaweed-flavored yeonpo tang (octopus soup). Among these, the most famous menu is nak gop sae. Nak gop sae is a stew made with octopus, small beef or pork intestines, and shrimp together with various vegetables. Although it originated in Busan, it is now a popular dish throughout Korea for its spiciness and unique flavors. Gugine Nakji Bokkeum offers spiciness options, allowing their customers to choose between spicy and mild flavors. Visitors used to spicy food are recommended to try the spicy version while those who are not used to spicy food can enjoy the flavor combination created by the ingredients by choosing the mild version. Visitors are advised to visit early if possible as there may be a queue during peak hours.

Olive Young - Busan Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산역)

Olive Young - Busan Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산역)

4.9Km    2024-04-18

1F, 197, Jungang-daero, Dong-gu, Busan

-

Ebagu Crafts Workshop (이바구공작소)

Ebagu Crafts Workshop (이바구공작소)

4.9Km    2021-08-13

14-13, Mangyang-ro 486beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-468-0289

Ebagu Crafts Workshop was created as part of an urban regeneration project centered along Sanbok Road. The workshop serves as an archive center for the stories of local residents in Sanbok Road, and a new planned exhibition is held every two months. Personal collections, as well as the history of locals living in this district are well preserved, creating a warehouse of cultural resources for the future.

* Opening Date: March 6, 2013

Halmae Jaecheopguk (할매재첩국)

Halmae Jaecheopguk (할매재첩국)

4.9Km    2019-12-16

8, Gwangnam-ro 120beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-751-7658

Located in Gwangan 2-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan, Halmae (meaning "grandmother" in Busan dialect) Jaecheopguk has a long history of selling jaecheopguk (clear shellfish soup) made with jaecheop, or shellfish, caught from the nearby Gupo area to people who sought refuge in Busan during the Korean War.

Each bowl of cool tasting broth has abundant amounts of jaecheop. Jaecheop has long been widely used as an ingredient to help in relieving hangover symptoms.

Gwangalli Ocean Leports Center (광안리 해양레포츠센터)

Gwangalli Ocean Leports Center (광안리 해양레포츠센터)

4.9Km    2024-07-24

222 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro 54beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan

Gwangalli Ocean Leports Center is a large-scale water sports facility located at Gwangalli Beach in Busan. The center offers a wide range of water programs, such as jetboats, yachts, windsurfing, kayaks, and more with a focus on enjoying these activities safely.

Toyoko Inn Hotel - Busan Station Branch (토요코인호텔 (부산역1점))

Toyoko Inn Hotel - Busan Station Branch (토요코인호텔 (부산역1점))

4.9Km    2021-12-14

12, Jungang-daero 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-466-1045

Toyoko Inn Hotel is Asia’s largest business hotel chain and has branches in the USA, Germany, the UK, and China in addition to 242 branches in Japan.

The Busan Station branch of Toyoko Inn Hotel is located within walking distance of Busan Station and offers clean and comfortable guestrooms at affordable prices. By eliminating frivolous services and facilities, Toyoko Inn Hotel is able to offer reduced room rates without sacrificing basic comforts.

The hotel operates under the mantra ‘comfortable and clean accommodation near the train station’ and is geared mainly towards business travelers who need some rest and relaxation before continuing on their way. Desktop computers with wireless internet connection are available at the lobby for guests’ convenience.

Almond Hotel [Korea Quality] / 아몬드호텔 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

Almond Hotel [Korea Quality] / 아몬드호텔 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

5.0Km    2021-03-29

12-5, Jungang-daero 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-469-1918

This hotel is located less than 5 min away from Busan Station and is only about 1 km away from the Busan Port International Passenger Terminal, which makes it highly accessible. It has good connections to other areas in Busan, such as Nampo-dong, Yeongdo-gu, and Seomyeon, making it popular among business travelers. Rooms are quite spacious, and the existence of bathtubs in most rooms except some Premium Family rooms is also an attractive feature of this hotel. There are 77 rooms, divided into 7 types. Premium Family, a 3-person room, has one double and one single bed, while Premium Ondol is suited for a group of 4. Copying, printing, and faxing services are available for business travelers, and luggage storage service is available for up to 3 days. Choryang Ibagu-gil is reachable by foot from the hotel, and attractions such as Yongdusan Park, Bosu Book Street, Jagalchi Market, and Kangkangee Arts Village are reachable by car in 10 min.

Olive Young - Yeonsan Togok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 연산토곡점)

5.0Km    2024-06-26

112 Gwajeong-ro, Yeonje-gu, Busan

-