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Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)

Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)

12.2Km    2024-03-06

36, Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Gukje Market Food Street has more than 60 years of history as one of Busan's traditional markets' most famous food streets. It is known for a number of dishes, such as Chungmu gimbap served with sweet and sour squid salad, sweet-and-spicy tteokbokki, milmyeon (wheat noodles), dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup), sundae, patbingsu (shaved ice with red beans), and Busan’s iconic bibim dangmyeon (spicy glass noodles). These dishes are enjoyed on small stools next to the street stalls. The sight of the diners lining the stall is one of the defining views of traditional markets in Korea. Visitors can also find suitable clothing, shoes, and accessories here. 

Geumjeongsanseong Fortress (금정산성)

Geumjeongsanseong Fortress (금정산성)

12.3Km    2024-03-05

78-5 Bungmun-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan

Geumjeongsanseong Fortress, with a circumference of 18,845 meters along the ridges and valleys of Geumjeongsan Mountain, is a large-scale fortress built during the Joseon dynasty between 1701 and 1703. The fortress is accompanied by Geumjeongsanseong Village and is known for producing Sanseong makgeolli (unrefined rice wine), a traditional Korean alcoholic beverage. Additionally, there are numerous restaurants, cafés, and attractions, making it a place where nature, history, cuisine, and sightseeing coexist.

Yangsanjip (양산집)

12.3Km    2024-12-26

부산광역시 중구 중구로47번길 30

A long-standing dwaeji gukbap restaurant beloved by both vendors and visitors of the Kkangtong Market. The restaurant is small, so it’s often necessary to wait for a seat. Despite this, it remains popular among regulars, who are more than willing to wait. The popular menu item is the suyuk baekban (boiled pork slices set menu), which includes soup, rice, and separately served boiled pork.

Hotel Forêt Premier Nampo (호텔포레 프리미어 남포)

Hotel Forêt Premier Nampo (호텔포레 프리미어 남포)

12.3Km    2024-12-22

54-1 , Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Hotel Foret Premier Nampo in Busan is located midway between Jagalchi and Nampo Stations on Busan Line 1, both of which are about 6 minutes away on foot. There are also many bus stops nearby, so transport is super-convenient. The rooms are equipped with air purifiers, bidets, and premium down pillows to help guests sleep soundly. There is a cafe over floors 1 and 2, a restaurant on floor 3, and a business center and meeting rooms for guests’ use. Nearby must-see places include Gukje Market, Jagalchi Market, and Yongdusan Park - all reachable on foot.

Barog Clinic (Deokcheon) (바로그의원 (덕천))

12.3Km    2025-09-23

4th Floor, 24 Mandeok-daero, Buk-gu, Busan

Barog Clinic (Deokcheon), first opened as Yeppeuda Clinic, has steadily expanded over the past seven years and is now recognized as a reliable provider of high-quality medical services. With a facility of 684 square meters and a team of 25 professionals, we deliver customized, patient-centered treatments that have earned the confidence of our patients. An average of 200–250 patients visit the clinic daily, and our foremost strength is their satisfaction. Led by seasoned medical staff with more than 10 years of experience, we provide the most effective treatment methods tailored to each individual, resulting in a high rate of return visits. In addition, we continue to invest in advanced medical equipment and always strive to build lasting trust with patients through communication and consideration.

Olive Skin Clinic (올리브피부과의원)

12.3Km    2025-10-23

6th Floor, 3 Mandeok-daero 27beon-gil, Buk-gu, Busan

Olive Skin Clinic is a specialized dermatology clinic located in Busan. The clinic is specialized in lifting, anti-aging, pigmentation disorders, acne, and scar treatments. At our clinic, dermatology specialists directly handle consultations and treatments, ensuring safe and accurate dermatological procedures. Especially in the fields of lifting and anti-aging, the clinic offers effective and highly satisfactory results through years of experience and numerous cases.

Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장)

Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장)

12.4Km    2025-04-15

52 Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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.

KANGKANGEE Arts Village (깡깡이 예술마을)

KANGKANGEE Arts Village (깡깡이 예술마을)

12.4Km    2025-10-24

36 Daepyeongbuk-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

In the late 19th century, Korea's first modern shipyard was established, and there are still more than a dozen repair shipyards and about 200 industrial companies in the area. It is said that the name of the village was born from the sound of a hammer hitting the surface of a rusty boat. In "My Name," it appeared as Inchang-si, the main stage of gangsters, and the unique atmosphere harmonized well with the content, adding to the dramatic fun. There are also many cute cafes to explore, and it is fun to experience a tour program that runs three times a day on weekends.

GnB HOTEL (지엔비호텔(GNB호텔))

GnB HOTEL (지엔비호텔(GNB호텔))

12.4Km    2024-10-30

19 , Heukgyo-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

GnB Hotel is a large-scale hotel located 10 minutes' walk from Jagalchi Station on the Busan Subway. It offers a wide range of room types, including Standard, Deluxe, Suite, and Penthouse. Specifically, the Penthouse and Penthouse+ rooms, which are the pride of the hotel, feature whirlpool spas where you can relax after a long journey while taking in the scenery of downtown Busan. They are also equipped with an induction cooktop and kitchenware. The restaurant on the B1 floor serves breakfast. The business center on the first floor provides guests with free access to a printer and scanner.

Huinnyeoul Culture Village (흰여울문화마을)

Huinnyeoul Culture Village (흰여울문화마을)

12.6Km    2025-10-23

Yeongseon-dong 4(sa)-ga, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

Huinnyeoul Cultural Village is a cultural community village. Huinnyeoul-gil, a representative original downtown area of ​​Busan, was named for its meandering stream that resembles the appearance of white snowfall at the foot of Bongnaesan Mountain. In December 2011, old houses was remodeled and reborned as a unique culture and art village that exudes the energy of Yeongdo.