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Kwangjuyo (광주요)

Kwangjuyo (광주요)

16.1Km    2022-10-18

35, Centumnam-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-745-2319

Established in Icheon, Gyeonggi-do, Kwangjuyo inherits the spirit of Kwangju Government Kiln that used to supply ceramics to the royal family. Using natural materials and handmade process, Kwangjuyo aims to not only continue the fine tradition of reflecting natural beauty, but also reinterpret traditional patterns and materials of ceramics to modern sensibility.

Boon the Shop (분더샵 - 신세계백화점 센텀시티점)

Boon the Shop (분더샵 - 신세계백화점 센텀시티점)

16.1Km    2020-02-27

35, Centumnam-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-745-2442

Boon the Shop boasts an impressive array of fresh, attractive international brands with unique designs. It is a perfect place for visitors looking for luxurious brands that differ from better known brands. It houses clothing items created by both famous and young designers. Focusing on people from their twenties to forties, Boon the Shop has become a popular shopping spot among fashion leaders.

Busan Marine Natural History Museum (부산해양자연사박물관)

Busan Marine Natural History Museum (부산해양자연사박물관)

16.1Km    2021-06-09

175, Ujangchun-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-553-4944

Opened on June 10, 1994, the Busan Marine Natural History Museum is the first and largest museum of its kind in Korea. The museum features some 25,000 marine specimens from over 100 countries around the world, including rare living species and those native to Korea. The museum opened a second exhibition hall in April 2003, and launched the Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum on February 23, 2007.

Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall (소향씨어터신한카드홀)

Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall (소향씨어터신한카드홀)

16.1Km    2023-10-30

55 Centum jungang-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall is located in front of Busan Cinema Center, in the middle of Centum City. The 1,100-seat theater specializes in musicals, but can also be rented out for concerts, plays, operas, and other performing arts events.

Centum Primus Hotel [Korea Quality] / 센텀프리머스 호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

Centum Primus Hotel [Korea Quality] / 센텀프리머스 호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

16.1Km    2024-09-11

17 , Centum 1-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-755-9000

The Centum Primus Hotel in Centum City, Busan, Gyeongsangnam-do, is a business hotel where travellers can rest in comfort. Facilities include a business center and seminar room, a fitness center, coin laundromat, cafe and restaurant, and an indoor swimming pool. Breakfast is 19,800 won per person, with discounts on advance bookings. Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (Bexco) is nearby, as are department stores, movie theaters, art galleries and the famous Haeundae Beach.

Museum 1 (뮤지엄 원)

16.1Km    2023-02-03

20, Centum seo-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Museum 1, located in Centum, Busan, is a media-specialized contemporary art museum established in 2019 by Kunst 1, an art agency. Museum 1, which consists of about 2,314 ㎡ in the form of a duplex, has 80 million LEDs on the floor, ceiling, and walls to provide a surreal experience that guides visitors to artworks. Museum 1 pursues art that the public can experience and enjoy. Therefore, visitors can enjoy about 100 artworks, not only fantastic media art that the public is enthusiastic about but also videos, installations, photography, paintings, sculptures, and ceramics by 21 leading domestic and international artists.

The current ongoing special exhibition aims to deliver a message of healing and consolation through art to the weary society living in the post-COVID-19 era. While contemplating works that combine thoughtful life and philosophy, one can enjoy a satisfying getaway from the tiring reality for a while. The exhibition runs until May 7, 2023.

Dongnae Byeljang (동래별장)

Dongnae Byeljang (동래별장)

16.1Km    2020-04-28

12, Geumgang-ro 123beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-552-0157

Dongnae Byeljang in Busan is a villa with over a century of history. The villa boasts a large garden infused with Korean and Japanese styles, pine trees that are 200 to 300 years old, as well as a pagoda and a traditional-style house that are of cultural heritage value. Also, it has long been the cradle of song and dance heritage. Today, it is well known for its Korean restaurant, Song Hyang, that serves traditional royal cuisine. The combination of old charm with a unique dining experience makes Dongnae Byeljang a popular venue for various special events and family gatherings.

Gimhae Korean-style house [Korea Quality] / 김해한옥체험관 [한국관광 품질인증]

Gimhae Korean-style house [Korea Quality] / 김해한옥체험관 [한국관광 품질인증]

16.2Km    2023-10-25

40 , Wangneung-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-322-4735~6

The Hanok Experience Center in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, offers guests a taste of old-time hanok life. Rooms are furnished with traditional items, while the spacious wooden floor can be used as a meeting room. Rooms in the sarangchae are on the small side but have an upper floor with scenic views. The room in the annexe building has a traditional sleeping mat surrounded by a large folding screen, and feels like a scene from a historical drama. Each room has a modern bathroom, There is a traditional experience program, and information services in English and Japanese.

Nokcheon Hotel [Korea Quality] / 녹천호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

Nokcheon Hotel [Korea Quality] / 녹천호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

16.2Km    2020-12-12

31, Geumganggongwon-ro 26beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-553-1005~9

Busan’s Dongnae Hot Springs is an old and famous hot spring whose historic records trace back to Samguk Yusa, in the 13th Century CE. Its magnesium-rich 65℃ hot springs water is said to be highly effective toward the treatment of neuropathic pain, dermal disorders, and stomach disorders. Nokcheon Hotel’s history traces back to Nokcheonjang, a hot springs facility constructed in 1962 with Dongnae Hot Springs water. The hotel itself was constructed in 1980. All rooms in Nokcheon Hotel are furnished with large bathtubs, allowing visitors to enjoy their hot springs bath in private comfort. Interestingly enough, the bathrooms are furnished with buckets, stools, and other quintessential items of Korean public baths. The room interior tends toward simple elegance, with beige interior and wooden furniture. A variety of rooms are available, from Double and Twin rooms to Ondol (heated floor) Rooms and Family Rooms, accommodating from 2 to 8. The Family Room has two well-equipped baths, making it perfect for large families. The hotel is also home to a Korean restaurant specializing in freshwater clam soup and abalone rice porridge, a café, and a 24-hour convenience store. The lobby has a number of massage chairs for relaxation.

Dongnae is also famous for its delectable food. Eat Streets like the Gomjangeo Alley, Dongnae Green Onion Pancake Alley, and Sajik-dong Eat Street are great destinations for foodies, while Oncheoncheon Stream, Geumgang Park Cable Car, and the Site of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town area also within easy reach.

Jangbaksa Yanggopchang (장박사 양곱창)

16.2Km    2021-11-10

66, Centum jungang-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-782-0092

Located near Centum City in Haeundae-gu, the center of business and culture of Busan, Jangbaksa Yanggopchang is a designated exemplary restaurant. Only the most strictly selected ingredients and 100% Korean beef tripe are used as the main ingredients. The premium tripe has outstanding texture and is highly nutritious. It is tender at first but the more you chew, the more you will enjoy the crunchy texture and plain but deeply pleasing taste. The lunch special at this restaurant is hanu yang gopchang jeongol (Korean beef tripe and intestine hot pot). Tasty chewy Korean beef tripe is served in a thick broth along with spicy seasonings.