168 Stairs (168계단)

18.4Km 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.

Korea Medical Institute Busan Branch ((재)한국의학연구소 부산분사무소)

18.5Km 2025-10-23

5F, 14 Jobang-ro, Dong-gu, Busan

Korea Medical Institute (KMI), a leader in 'K-health checkups,' operates health checkup centers across eight locations nationwide, from Seoul to Jeju. KMI has been striving to prevent and detect diseases early. It has led the popularization of comprehensive medical examinations in Korea. Based on 42 years of accumulated data and expertise, KMI has enhanced its capabilities in health checkups, services, and brand value.
By utilizing its diagnostic data accumulated over the years, KMI provides accurate test results and follow-up care promptly.
KMI will stay committed to becoming a lifetime health management partner and 'K-health checkup' leader by leveraging its excellence in Korean medicine, beyond health checkups for foreign patients.

Kang Dong Hospital (강동병원)

18.6Km 2025-10-23

145 Dadae-ro, Saha-gu, Busan

Kang Dong Hospital specializes in orthopedics and internal medicine, featuring world-class experts and comprehensive check-up facilities. It has been designated twice consecutively as an orthopedic specialty hospital by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
The hospital provides specialized treatment for all orthopedic conditions, including pediatric orthopedics, musculoskeletal correction, and hand and microsurgery clinics.
Kang Dong Hospital has the highest number of revision surgeries for artificial joints in Korea, often performed after initial surgeries at other hospitals. It uses cutting-edge technology for procedures, such as high-tech navigation systems for joint replacement surgeries and spine surgery utilizing Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy (UBE).
Its Spine Center employs the globally recognized and innovative UBE technique to treat spinal stenosis and other complex spinal conditions.

Busan Citizens Hall (부산시민회관)

18.6Km 2021-06-03

16, Jaseong-ro 133beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-630-5200

Busan Citizens' Hall has the longest history of all public cultural spaces in Korea, having opened on October 10, 1973. The hall consists of a 1,606-seat grand theater, 407-seat small theater, art galleries, an art shop, cafeteria, and other amenties.

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain ()

18.6Km 2024-10-25

391-39 Hwangnyeongsan-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-70-7543-5249

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain offers a lush green forest easily accessible from downtown Busan. The mountain is popular for hiking, as well as taking in the nightscape. The mountain stretches across Busanjin-gu, Nam-gu, and Suyeong-gu districts, and with an altitude of 427 meters, it is the second tallest mountain in the Geumnyeon Mountain Range. Despite this distinction, the summit can be reached after a two to three-hour hike. At the foot of the mountain, one can find a citizen's recreation area and a youth training center. Choosing which mountain trail to take depends on the transportation options available.

Hwangnyeongsan Observatory (황련산 전망대)

18.6Km 2024-10-29

391-39 Hwangnyeongsan-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, where the observatory is located, is in the center of Busan as it spans across four districts (Busanjin-gu, Yeonje-gu, Suyeong-gu, and Nam-gu) and is a popular driving course in spring when the cherry blossoms bloom along the road. The Hwangneyongsan Observatory also makes it a perfect place for a night tour. A city that lies below the mountains looks even more beautiful with the cozy lights that illuminate the observatory and the sparkling radio tower.

Provisional Capital Memorial Hall (임시수도기념관)

18.7Km 2021-04-16

45, Imsisudoginyeom-ro, Seo-gu, Busan
+82-51-231-6345

The Provisional Capital Memorial Hall was established on June 25, 1984. The memorial hall is significant for its role as the provisional government during the Korean War. The memorial hall was built in 1926 and it was used as the residence for the province governor of Gyeongsangnam-do. When the Korean War began in 1950, the building was repurposed to serve as the provisional government of Korea. Currently, the memorial hall is a great place to learn about Korean history because it contains the historical scenes of the provisional government during the Korean War. It contains exhibitions from the Korean War that display the everyday lives of civilians as well as the political, economic, and cultural aspects of the city of Busan.

THE B.S HOTEL, Busan station / THE B.S호텔(더비에스호텔)

18.7Km 2025-03-05

7-11 , Jungang-daero 236beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-466-8400, +82-10-7365-8400

Hotel BS (it stands for Best Service) is a friendly business hotel in Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. It offers a range of room types suitable for both business travelers and tourists. The suite condo consists of two bedrooms and a living room, plus an outside terrace and basic cooking facilities - making it ideal for families. The lobby is equipped with a public PC and printer, a water purifier, and a microwave; coffee is also provided. Gumi rail station is a short bus-ride away; pickup can be arranged.

Pyeongsanok (부산 평산옥)

18.8Km 2024-12-27

26 Choryangjung-ro, Dong-gu, Busan

Pyeongsanok in Busan, which has maintained a 130-year tradition, is dedicated to suyuk (boiled pork slices). The place only has boiled pork slices, noodles, and young summer radish kimchi noodles on their menu. In one serving, the noodles and boiled pork slices are served on one plate and have a light taste with simple ingredients such as green onions and kimchi in pork broth. Young summer radish kimchi noodles are moderately spicy and go well with soft-boiled pork slices. It is an old-fashioned restaurant that sticks to the basics.

KJ Globaltour.Co.,Ltd (케이제이글로벌투어 주식회사)

18.8Km 2025-10-23

(#303, Hando Building), 3-6 Jungang-daero 226beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan

KJ Global Tour is a nationally certified organization for attracting international patients, established to provide excellent medical technology and top-notch services from Korea’s leading hospitals in a convenient manner.
With many years of experience in both the medical and tourism sectors, the staff at KJ Global Tour are highly reliable and committed to ensuring your satisfaction.

We believe that your satisfaction is integral to the growth of KJ Global Tour. Therefore, we are dedicated to delivering a wide range of specialized services tailored to your needs.

Please feel free to reach out to KJ Global Tour at any time

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