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Fila - Busan Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (휠라 부산광복)

Fila - Busan Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (휠라 부산광복)

234.56919911627517m    0     2024-04-23

76-2, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Jagalchi Market Live Fish Section (자갈치시장 활어부)

Jagalchi Market Live Fish Section (자갈치시장 활어부)

235.19426975566586m    13458     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)

237.39821238738116m    13596     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)

238.94192360446752m    139109     2024-01-05

52 Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Jagalchi Market, located on the seaside road in Busan's Jung-gu, is Korea's largest seafood market, 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 seafoods on wooden boxes along the road outside of the market and along the shore.

Dahaejeong (다해정)

Dahaejeong (다해정)

246.61699123473693m    9719     2023-06-13

39-2, Nampo-gil, Jung-gu, Busan-si
+82-51-242-7211

Dahaejeong is a nice place to rest, drink a cup of tea, and experience traditional Korean culture. Tea served by Dahaejeong have various health benefits. Tourist groups are welcomed, but are asked to make reservations before visiting. Tteok (rice cakes) and fruit are also available as a teatime snack.

Saint James - Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (세인트제임스 광복)

Saint James - Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (세인트제임스 광복)

249.6124077340111m    0     2024-04-18

1F, 2F (Gwangbok-dong 2-ga), 77, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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New Era - Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (뉴에라 광복점)

New Era - Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (뉴에라 광복점)

254.9080553217252m    0     2024-04-16

78-2, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Gwangbok-ro Arirang Street (광복로 아리랑 거리)

Gwangbok-ro Arirang Street (광복로 아리랑 거리)

257.4490531703388m    12460     2022-12-23

1~4-ga, Sinchang-dong , Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-231-0448

Located alongside Manmul Street, Gwangbok-ro Arirang Street in Gukje Market boasts many shops tailored to international visitors. Main items sold here include kimchi, traditional crafts, and local produce. Visitors can also find character items associated with Korean celebrities in Arirang Street. Shops in Arirang Street employ professional shop assistants capable of speaking foreign languages, making it easier for international tourists to shop around.

Sunflower Food (해바라기식품)

Sunflower Food (해바라기식품)

258.016588994545m    9453     2020-04-25

13, Gwangbok-ro 35beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-4521

Opened in 2001, Sunflower Food focuses on providing customers with high quality, local specialty health products. Located in Gukje Market's Arirang Town, the shop boasts delicious gim, kimchi, ginseng, and salted fish using high quality ingredients. Sunflower Food also sells folk art souvenirs and crafts, as well as Korean celebrity merchandise, popular among international tourists.

Haebaragi Food [Tax Refund Shop] (해바라기식품)

Haebaragi Food [Tax Refund Shop] (해바라기식품)

259.4647101608283m    0     2024-04-23

13, Gwangbok-ro 35beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

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