BIFF Square (BIFF 광장)

10.4Km 2024-10-29

4 Nampo-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-1688-3010

Busan’s modern movie district was originally little more than a pair of cinemas that were built following Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule over half a century ago. However, major renovations took place ahead of the first Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), and the newly transformed district was named BIFF Square on September 13, 1996.

Having been remade into a cultural tourist attraction promoting the advancement of Korea’s film industry, BIFF Square has contributed to Busan’s status as an international cultural tourist city. The 428 meter-long street stretching from the Buyeong Theater in Nampo-dong to the overpass in Chungmu-dong was divided into “Star Street” and “Festival Street,” and on the eve of the festival each year the “BIFF Square Ground Opening” is held here. During the ceremony, events such as the hand printing of famous movie celebrities and Nunkkot Jeomdeung (snow-flower lighting) take place. A district such as BIFF Square, crowded with first-run theaters in a city is rare not only in Asia but Europe as well, and for this reason it holds great potential. In recent years, the square has grown into a more complex area, featuring not only movie theaters but also shops and leisure facilities, attracting growing numbers of young visitors and tourists.

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

10.4Km 2024-04-18

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

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Horang2 Gelatteok (호랑이 젤라떡)

10.4Km 2023-12-22

38, Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

This dessert shop is located near Mipo Station and Haeundae Blueline Park at the end of Haeundae Beach. It serves gelato ice cream wrapped in a thin skin of sweet rice cake, and its appearance resembles steamed buns or sweet rice cake with red bean filling. The signature menu here is roasted pistachio. Customers can pick their favorite filling, from roasted pistachio to other fillings like Jeju green tea and coffee-cinnamon cookies. The cake is served on a small wooden plate, so it is perfect for posting on social media feeds. However, due to the immense popularity, the store sets a limit on how many one can buy and subject to early closure when they run out ingredients. The store doesn’t have any seating tables and usually have a long waiting line so visitors are advised to visit early.

Olive Young - Gwangbok Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광복본점)

10.4Km 2024-04-22

1F, 36, BIFF gwangjang-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Hotel Forêt Premier Nampo (호텔포레 프리미어 남포)

10.4Km 2024-12-22

54-1 , Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-242-2200

Hotel Foret Premier Nampo in Busan is located midway between Jagalchi and Nampo Stations on Busan Line 1, both of which are about 6 minutes away on foot. There are also many bus stops nearby, so transport is super-convenient. The rooms are equipped with air purifiers, bidets, and premium down pillows to help guests sleep soundly. There is a cafe over floors 1 and 2, a restaurant on floor 3, and a business center and meeting rooms for guests’ use. Nearby must-see places include Gukje Market, Jagalchi Market, and Yongdusan Park - all reachable on foot.

Homeplus - Yeongdo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 영도)

10.4Km 2024-04-16

57, Daegyo-ro 14beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

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Nampo-dong Dried Seafood Market (남포동 건어물시장)

10.4Km 2022-09-13

4-1, Yongmi-gil 8beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-254-3311

Located right next to the sea, Nampo-dong Dried Seafood Market is a tradtional Korean market. Customers who want to experience a traditional seafood market in Busan are strongly encouraged to visit. Fresh seafood is offered at inexpensive prices. It houses Suhyup Seafood Joint Market as well.

Artbox - Busan Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 부산광복)

10.4Km 2024-04-23

28, BIFF gwangjang-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Nampo-dong Underground Shopping Center (남포동 지하도상가)

10.4Km 2022-09-13

jiha 44, Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-713-8200

Nampo-dong Underground Shopping Center has become one of Busan's most bustling commercial centers due to it's convenient location between Busan Jagalchi subway station and Nampo-dong subway station. The large indoor shopping space (length 517 m, x_width 25-34 m) also provides a much-adored resting spot for the locals, equipped with the latest central heating and air conditioning systems and equipment. As the gateway of the 21st century’s top tourist city, this shopping center sits between Busan Jagalchi Market and Busan Gukge Market. Busan International Film Festival is also held nearby, attracting quite a few foreign tourists. A variety of items are available, including ladies apparel, mens apparel, casual clothing, brands, designer clothes, handicrafts and accessories.

Hound Hotel Premier Nampo [Korea Quality] (하운드호텔 프리미어 남포 [한국관광 품질인증])

10.5Km 2024-07-01

24 , Bosu-daero, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-254-0702

Hound Hotel Premier is a newly built business hotel just 5-minutes’ walk from Jagalchi Station on the Busan Subway. Each room is equipped with high-quality bedding, a sofa, a desk, and a spacious bathtub; some rooms also have an outdoor terrace. There is an elevator and accessible rooms for disabled customers. Cribs can be provided for young children. There is a meeting room which can be hired, and a rooftop with fine views over the city. A concierge, luggage storage and foreign language service is available. The hotel is well positioned for restaurants, sight-seeing and shopping: Jagalchi Market and Bupyeong Kkangtong Market are both nearby.

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