Busan Modern & Contemporary History Museum - Main Building (부산근현대역사관 본관) - Area information

Busan Modern & Contemporary History Museum - Main Building (부산근현대역사관 본관)

381.7M 2025-08-04

112 Daecheong-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Busan Modern & Contemporary Museum showcases the evolving identity of Busan through various exhibitions and programs. Housed in the former Bank of Korea Headquarters building, the museum's main building is a first-generation Korean architectural building. It features exhibitions and performances by young artists on the basement floor, and houses the Bank of Korea archive room, a café, a lounge and a gift shop on the first floor. The second floor is dedicated to special exhibitions, while the third and fourth floors offer educational spaces and historical exhibitions that trace Busan’s changing identity from the turbulent colonial period to the present day, offering visitors a meaningful glimpse into modern Korean history.

Central Park Hotel (센트럴파크 호텔)

387.1M 2024-08-01

20 , Haegwan-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-243-8001

The Central Park Hotel in Jung-gu, Busan, offers rooms with sea views and an indoor terrace next to the elevator - a kind of secret space. There is a car lift parking facility, Busan travel information is available in the lobby, and staff are available 24-hours to help travelers with luggage, etc. The hotel is within easy reach of downtown Busan sites such as Yongdusan Park, Gongbokro Fashion Street, Changseon-dong Food Alley, Bupyeong Jokbal Alley, and BIFF Street.

Gukje Market (국제시장)

390.6M 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.

Daiso - Busan Gukje Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 부산국제시장)

394.2M 2024-04-18

1F, 13, Junggu-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Nonghyup Hanaro Mart - Jagalchi Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (농협하나로마트 자갈치)

419.3M 2024-04-22

73, Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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LOTTE Department Store – Gwangbok Store (롯데백화점 (부산 광복점))

447.0M 2023-09-05

2, Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-2-2200-0111

Visitors will be delighted to discover the first seaside department store in Korea, where they can witness a spectacular Guinness-certified fountain show. Shoppers can enjoy a wealth of shopping content, including a restaurant area with a diverse selection of local eateries and a rooftop park with stunning views of Yeongdo Ocean and Nampo-dong City.