Daiso - Busan Gukje Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 부산국제시장) - Area information - Korea travel information

Daiso - Busan Gukje Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 부산국제시장)

Daiso - Busan Gukje Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 부산국제시장)

5.6Km    2024-04-18

1F, 13, Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Samjin Fish Cake History Museum · History Hall (삼진어묵체험·역사관)

5.6Km    2023-01-10

36, Taejong-ro 99beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-412-5468

Fish cakes are one of the most popular snacks in Busan. Among many fish cake makers in the city, Samjin Fish Cake is the oldest fish cake producer. Its main store in Yeongdo looks like a bakery shop. Visitors can choose among a variety of fish cakes and there is a separate space in the store where they can eat purchased fish cakes. The experience hall on the second floor provides a chance for visitors to make their own fish cake.

AREA6 (AREA6)

5.6Km    2023-02-03

37-3, Taejong-ro 105beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-1644-1593

AREA6 is a multipurpose cultural space made to promote the artisans and artists of Busan as a part of an urban regeneration project. On the first floor, there are a total of nine spaces, including F&B brands, select shops, and information centers. The second floor is a co-working space and lounge, and the third floor consists of a rooftop and seminar room that anyone can freely use. It was designed sensibly by keeping the existing buildng's shape without compromising volume and scale. Each space, such as a small alley that leads from the yard like a maze, is full of individuality and is fun to look around. Busan's local brands, such as Ineoajimae, Busan Drinks, and Samjin Fish Cake are located here, and a flea market is also held irregularly.

Artbox - Busan Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 부산광복)

Artbox - Busan Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 부산광복)

5.6Km    2024-04-23

28, BIFF gwangjang-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Gwangalli Beach Theme Street (광안리해변 테마거리)

Gwangalli Beach Theme Street (광안리해변 테마거리)

5.6Km    2024-02-13

Millak-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan

Gwangalli Beach Theme Street, stretching 1,250 meters along the Gwangalli coast, is lined with artificial palm trees, sculptures, benches, and lush green zones. This scenic road is a popular venue for a variety of festivals and events. The street is divided into three themed sections: Romantic Street, Sunrise Square, and Youth Street, each offering its unique charm. Visitors can immerse themselves in a blend of memories and romance, enjoying the spectacular night view of the Gwangandaegyo Bridge, and savoring delicious offerings at Gwangalli Café Street and Millak Raw Fish Town. Additionally, every year in early November, Gwangalli Beach becomes a dazzling spectacle with its firework displays.

Arp (아르프)

Arp (아르프)

5.6Km    2024-01-05

35 Taejong-ro 99beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

Located across from Samjin Food in Bongnae Market in Yeongdo-gu, Arp is a vegan restaurant famous as a place to take Instagrammable photos due to its streamlined and stylish interior. The recommended menu is Gosari Pasta, which has a delicious pesto made from brackens from Jirisan Mountain. The Arp Vegan Black Burger is filled with a plant-based patty, vegan cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato in a light and savory bun, making it a filling meal even for vegetarians. The signature menu here is rice liquor. The liquor is made using green tea leaves from Bongnaesan Mountain in Yeongdo, sticky rice, and malt, and is a perfect match with any menu. A variety of rice liquors are available, each crafted to offer a different experience for the taste buds by making slight changes using ingredients, fermentation, and seasonal characteristics. For example, Sunshine of You has a refreshing tart taste, while Lette uses lime to give a taste that suits the summer season.

Jagalchi Market Live Fish Section (자갈치시장 활어부)

Jagalchi Market Live Fish Section (자갈치시장 활어부)

5.6Km    2018-02-03

52, Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-2594~5

Jagalchi Market was formed by the people who populated the area after the Liberation in 1945, and the Korean War. As one of the largest seafood markets in Asia, the market offers all kinds of seafood to visitors. It is crowded by merchants and visitors every day and a popular attraction among tourists who want to taste fresh seafood. Its Live Fish Section is the most popular section in the market among visitors enjoying fresh sashimi. Visitors can choose live fish to their likings and eat it sashimi-style.

Yongdusan Jagalchi Special Tourist Zone (용두산 자갈치 관광특구)

5.6Km    2021-03-11

52, Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-600-4000

Yongdusan Jagalchi Special Tourist Zone is an attractive tourism area embracing history and culture. Vendors in the traditional market welcome tourists with their warm hearts, selling their famous street food such as rice cake, ssiat hotteok (sugar-filled seeded griddlecake), bibim dangmyeon (spicy glass noodles), pat juk (red bean porridge), and pat bingsu (shaved ice with sweetened red beans). Bosu-dong and 40-Step Culture & Tourism Themed Street also show the history of each street to people traveling in the area. Including Yongdusan Park, the special tourist zone includes traditional markets like Jagalchi Market, Gukje Market, and Bupyeong Market, and historical cultural resources like Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, Bosu Book Street, and Busan Modern History Museum. The restoration of Yeongdodaegyo Bridge in November 2013 has created a unique sightseeing attraction that is hard to see in other regions and has emerged as a new famous spot. Bupyeong (Kkongtong) Market and Gukje Market are also special markets full of things to see. Various festivals including Busan International Film Festival, Busan Jagalchi Festival, and Busan Christmas Tree Festival are held for all kinds of visitors. The view from Yongdusan Park and fresh seafood from Jagalchi Market, as well as peaceful strolling at Bosu Book Street and 40-Steps make a trip to Busan memorable and happy.

Current State of Yongdusan and Jagalchi Special Tourist Zone
1) Districts Covered: Areas around Gwangbok, Nampo and Bupyeong-dong, parts of Donggwang, Daecheong, Bosu and Jungang-dong, Busan
2) Total Area: 1,079,836 ㎡
3) Designated on May 14, 2008

* Tourist Attractions
Yongdusan Park, Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, Jagalchi Market, Gukje Market, Bupyeong Market, Bosu Book Street, etc.

Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장)

Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장)

5.6Km    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.

Daegung Samgyetang (대궁삼계탕)

Daegung Samgyetang (대궁삼계탕)

5.6Km    2017-01-14

202, Gudeok-ro, Seo-gu, Busan
+82-51-244-6458

Daegung Samgyetang is a popular restaurant giving great taste to their menu, with a sub-branch in Jungang-dong.