Gukje Market (국제시장)

11.8Km 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.

Yeongdodaegyo Bridge (영도대교)

11.8Km 2023-04-22

46, Taejong-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-1670-8114

Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, connecting Nampo-dong and Yeongdo Island, was the first bridge to connect the mainland to one of the nearby islands in Busan. The bridge lifted to allow ships to pass between the south and north ports, and made a passage for ships anywhere from two to seven times in one day. When the bridge was first constructed, many people would gather to watch the strange spectacle of a bridge rising up to point to the sky. The bridge remains a famous landmark of Busan even to this day.

Halmae Gaya Milmyeon (할매가야밀면)

11.8Km 2024-03-20

56-14, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-246-3314

Halmae Gaya Milmyeon is a restaurant near BIFF Square that serves milmyeon (wheat noodles). Milmyeon (wheat noodles), a folk dish of Busan, refers to noodles made with starch and flour. The yellowish noodles are chewy and plain in taste, perfect as accompaniments to the chilled clear soup with a sheet of ice on top. Nearby tourist sites include Gukje Market and Jagalchi Market.

Urigeulbang (우리글방)

11.8Km 2024-02-13

63 Daecheong-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Urigeulbang, a venerable bookstore located in the renowned Bosu-dong Book Street in Busan, is celebrated for its trade in used books. This bookstore doubles as a book café, allowing visitors the unique experience of reading from its extensive collection while enjoying a cup of coffee or other beverages, without the obligation to purchase a book. The owner, an enthusiastic collector of used books, has amassed a vast array of old and rare editions, making it a treasure trove for bibliophiles. Adjacent to Urigeulbang is the Bosu-dong Book Street Cultural Center, where visitors have the opportunity to delve into the rich history of this unique bookstore alley.

Keunjip (큰집식당)

11.8Km 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).

Sutgarakjeotgarak (숟가락젓가락)

11.8Km 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.

Gukje Market Youth Street (국제시장 젊음의거리)

11.8Km 2016-12-16

25, Gukjesijang 2-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-7389

Youth Street is full of clothing and sports wear for young people. It boasts non-brand clothing items and accessories with unique designs. Suits and dresses are available at incredibly inexpensive prices compared to those in other areas.

Beach Motel (비치모텔)

11.8Km 2025-04-18

10-9 , Harihaean-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-405-3331, +82-10-2951-7230

The Beach Motel stands on the beach about 8 km from Busan Station. Aside from the five family rooms, all rooms have a sea view. Bread, coffee, and eggs are provided for breakfast, while water and coffee are always available in the first floor lobby. There is a coffee pot in each room, plus bottled water and a microwave on every floor, so guests can prepare a simple meal. A laundry service is provided. From this location Busan Harbor Bridge gets you to Haeundae, while other nearby tourist attractions include Igidae Coastal Park, Songdo Beach, and Sinseondae Cliff.

Samsong Chobap (삼송초밥)

11.8Km 2025-01-23

13 Gwangbok-ro 55beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

This is a Japanese restaurant that began in the early 1960s in Nampo-dong. While it is well-known for its Japanese-style gimbap called “gimchobap,” regular patrons consistently order its pufferfish dishes. The bokjiri (malgeuntang) is noted for its rich flavor, achieved by combining seasonal vegetables and pufferfish. The boksashimi (sliced raw pufferfish) menu offers a variety of options, including outer skin, inner skin, and shabu-shabu.

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

11.8Km 2024-04-23

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

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