Jagalchi Market Live Fish Section (자갈치시장 활어부)

6.9Km 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.

La Valse Hotel Busan (라발스호텔)

6.9Km 2024-12-22

82 , Bongnaenaru-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-790-1500

The 29 storey La Valse Hotel in Yeongdo-gu, Busan, offers a variety of rooms, most of which have a fine view of the Sea. The Standard Terrace Ocean Rooms have a terrace as well as a bathtub, and the Corner Double City and Double Ocean Rooms have a window glass wall and an ocean vista. At the 28th floor Sky Cafe and Pub guests can even enjoy their breakfast with a sea view. Nampo Subway Station and Kkanggangi Art Village are 10 minutes away on foot, and Jagalchi Market and the Songdo Marine Cable Car are 10 minutes away by car.

Hotel Paragon (호텔 파라곤)

6.9Km 2019-08-12

46, Gwangjang-ro, Sasang-gu, Busan
+82-51-328-2001

Located in the center of western Busan, Hotel Paragon is close to Gimhae International Airport and the Busan subway, offering easy access to downtown Busan, as well as various economic and industrial venues such as the Free Economic Zone (FEZ), Busan New Port and Shinho Industrial Complex. In addition to the guestrooms, Hotel Paragon offers a wide variety of amenities including a special Korean restaurant that serves Korean barbecue, Western and Japanese restaurants, a lobby lounge, a banquet hall, a wedding hall and more. The hotel is the perfect venue for large business meetings, family events, and vacations.

Yongdusan Jagalchi Special Tourist Zone (용두산 자갈치 관광특구)

6.9Km 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)

6.9Km 2025-04-15

52 Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-2594

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

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

6.9Km 2024-04-22

73, Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Dongnaeeupseong History Festival (동래읍성역사축제)

6.9Km 2025-07-11

80 Munhwa-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-550-4092

The Dongnaeeupseong History Festival offers an immersive experience of the history and culture of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town, where the Battle of Dongnaeseong Fortress took place against the Japanese army during the Imjin War in 1592. Highlights include a musical dramatizing the patriotic spirit of the Dongnae Governor during the battle and various hands-on experiences, such as participating as Dongnae citizens using traditional Joseon-era coins.

Sinseondae Cliff (신선대 (부산))

6.9Km 2019-01-16

6, Sinseon-ro 303beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-253-8253

Stretched out from Hwangryeongsan Mountain, Sinseondae Cliff is namely the most popular viewing spotl ocated in Busan's coastal area. Thanks to its geological location, the Sinseondae commends imcomparable ocean vista over many other small islets scattered around the bay area. The site is 4,121.707 ㎥, fairly flat and even therefore a perfect place for visitors to stroll around the area. An old folktale has it that, the name 'sinseon' (or Taoist in English) was given because the sacred people came to the mountain to rest and play, attracted by its spectacular view. The area has been highly appreciated by visitors for some hundreds of decades, and a documentary from one notable scholar from the Silla Era, Choi Chi-won, testifies the impressive looks from during his time.

Busan Craft Beer Festival (부산수제맥주페스티벌)

7.0Km 2024-07-24

55 APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-740-7549

The Busan Craft Beer Festival takes place at BEXCO in Busan, with craft breweries from across the nation gathering to promote their products through unique pairings and programs. Enjoy music performances on stage while trying out the newest and most popular flavors from various breweries.

International Ki Sports Festival Busan (2025 인터내셔널 키스포츠페스티벌 부산)

7.0Km 2025-03-07

55 APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-1811-6420

The International Ki Sports Festival is the only multi-sport event in Korea, with participation from both elite athletes as well as the general public who have an interest in sports. The festival is divided into four categories of competion, expo, conference, and additional event.

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