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Busan National Science Museum (국립부산과학관)

Busan National Science Museum (국립부산과학관)

18.5Km    2025-10-23

59 Dongbusangwangwang 6-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-750-2300

Busan National Science Museum was established to promote the wonders of science and provide visitors with an opportunity to enjoy everything science has to offer. Themed exhibitions related to vehicles, spaceships, and energy development led by the cities of Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongsangnam-do are available. The museum aims to promote a further understanding of science.

Apgujeong Hanu Galbi (압구정한우갈비)

18.5Km    2024-02-26

61 Cheongnyong-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
051-512-0025

Apgujeong Hanu Galbi is a restaurant renowned for its Korean beef galbi. The highlight of their menu is galbisal gui (grilled boneless galbi), notable for its tender meat and rich flavors. A simple seasoning of salt and pepper brings out its great taste. The restaurant also offers a selection of other beef cuts, including ribeye, marinated galbi, thin skirt, and whole galbi. Among the side dishes, dolsotbap (hot stone pot rice) stands out, offering freshly cooked rice with a savory, crispy layer of scorched rice at the bottom. Additionally, patrons have the option to enjoy their meal on the restaurant's terrace.

Topten - ISQUARE Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (탑텐 김해아이스퀘어)

Topten - ISQUARE Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (탑텐 김해아이스퀘어)

18.8Km    2024-04-18

I Square Mall West Block, 2342, Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Artbox - ISQUARE Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 김해아이스퀘어)

Artbox - ISQUARE Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 김해아이스퀘어)

18.8Km    2024-04-18

2342, Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Olive Young - Inje Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 인제대)

19.1Km    2024-04-17

190, Inje-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Busan Healing Forest (부산 치유의 숲)

Busan Healing Forest (부산 치유의 숲)

19.2Km    2024-01-05

101 Cheolmacheon-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan

Busan Healing Forest is the first “healing forest” to be founded in the Gyeongsang-do region. This place is where visitors can reflect on emotions and relax through various wellness programs surrounded by nature and healing energy. Busan Healing Forest is 153ha in size, and it takes about 40 minutes to walk around the central trail starting from the visitor center at the entrance. Programs tailored to various audiences are operated in multiple places found along the central trail: the Forest Library, Mind Sharing Site, Forest Healing Yard, Forest Meditation Site, Pine Wind Bathing Site, and Prenatal Education Forest.

Busan Beomeosa Temple (범어사(부산))

19.2Km    2025-03-13

250 Beomeosa-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-508-3122

Beomeosa Temple, built in the Silla dynasty in 678, stands as a historic site known for producing outstanding monks. Situated amidst the splendid landscape of Geumjeongsan Mountain, it boasts a long tradition and rich history, housing numerous cultural relics. Visitors can experience the daily life of monk through templestay.

Ananti at Busan Cove (아난티 앳 부산 코브)

Ananti at Busan Cove (아난티 앳 부산 코브)

19.3Km    2025-10-24

268-32 Gijanghaean-ro Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-509-1111

Various amenities including infinity pool
5-star hotel with various types of rooms. Ocean view and mountain view are all good choices but the most famous one is the view from the Ocean Infinity Pool toward the ocean.

Mangsando Island, Yujuam, Yujubigak (망산도·유주암·유주비각)

Mangsando Island, Yujuam, Yujubigak (망산도·유주암·유주비각)

19.6Km    2024-02-26

188 Songjeong-dong, Gangseo-gu, Busan

Mangsando Island, a small isle near Yongwon-dong, is noteworthy for its proximity to the rocky formation known as Yujuam, situated about 70 meters southeast. Approximately 1 kilometer from these locations is Yujubigak, a place rich with the legend of Heo Hwang-ok. She was the queen consort of King Kim Suro, who was born in 42 AD and ruled the ancient kingdom of Garakguk. According to legend, Heo Hwang-ok traveled from India and first set foot on Mangsando Island. The story goes on to tell that the stone vessel she was traveling in capsized at sea, resulting in the formation of Yujuam.

Dongsang Market (동상시장)

Dongsang Market (동상시장)

19.6Km    2025-10-23

25 Guji-ro 180beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Formed in 1945, Dongsang Market is a lifestyle-centric traditional market that offers a slew of daily necessities like vegetables, fruits, rice cakes, fishery products, and side dishes, as well as a popular alley specializing in Kalguksu (noodle soup). Designated as a cultural tourism market in 2017, it has since evolved into a vibrant space where traditional Korean culture harmoniously coexists with diverse global cultures. As more foreign workers have begun frequenting the market in recent years, a number of Asian grocery stalls have opened. In particular, vegetables favored by Southeast Asian customers, ritual foods, and Kalguksu (noodle soup) have become local specialties.