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

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

6.2Km    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.

Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) (부산국제영화제)

Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) (부산국제영화제)

6.2Km    2025-08-08

120 Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82- 688-3010

Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) was the first international film festival in Korea that is now considered one of the biggest in Asia.

The festival boosted Busan as a city of culture and art, while helping the Korean film industry by improving production and distribution. The festival also helps search for talented movie directors and unknown movies through previewing various film genres.

The festival plans to continue its work of making Busan the heart of the film industry, increasing the market and investment to improve the film industry.

Busan Cinema Center (부산 영화의 전당)

Busan Cinema Center (부산 영화의 전당)

6.2Km    2024-10-14

120 Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-780-6000

Busan Cinema Center serves as both the venue of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) and a cultural space hosting film screenings, performances, and exhibitions. It has BIFF Theater with nearly 4,000 seats, Cinema I, Cinema II, Cinematheque, Haneulyeon Theater, Indieplus, and Library.

Busan International Short Film Festival (부산국제단편영화제)

Busan International Short Film Festival (부산국제단편영화제)

6.2Km    2022-10-05

120, Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-742-9600

The Busan International Short Film Festival started in the 1997 as Busan Short Film Festival and was renamed as Busan Asian Short Film Festival in 2000, expanding to include short movies from all across Asia. As time went on, the festival once again expanded its scope to include films from around the world and was renamed as Busan International Short Film Festival in 2010. The festival has laid a foundation for the development of Korean movies. It continues to stir up support and interest in short films, acting as a catalyst for the Korean short films industry.

Busan Museum of Movies (부산영화체험박물관)

Busan Museum of Movies (부산영화체험박물관)

6.2Km    2024-10-14

12 Daecheong-ro 126beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-715-4200

The Busan Museum of Movies is Korea's first exhibition & experience space dedicated to films. Visitors can learn more about the process of making movies, as well as the history and future of the filming industry.

Bosu-dong Book Street Cultural Center(보수동 책방골목 문화관)

Bosu-dong Book Street Cultural Center(보수동 책방골목 문화관)

6.3Km    2023-01-09

8, Chaekbanggolmok-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-743-7650

[The used bookstore that sells memories]
Bosu-dong Book Street has a unique background. It was formed after the independence of Korea (August 15) as a residential area in the empty place where the previous Gukje Market was demolished. Book stores began opening one-by-one and soon the street became known as Bosu-dong Book Street. The street is popular amongst booklovers for their used books as well as new books, and amongst travelers for the street’s unique atmosphere. Many young adults also frequent the street because there are many specialty shops for comic books. Every year, the Bosu-dong Culture Festival takes place and visitors can participate in events such as, make-your-own book cover, make-your-own book, and so on. The festival not only gives an opportunity to learn about the history of Bosu-dong Book Street, but have a good time as well.

Central Park Hotel (센트럴파크 호텔)

Central Park Hotel (센트럴파크 호텔)

6.3Km    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.

Site of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town (동래읍성지)

Site of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town (동래읍성지)

6.3Km    2024-09-26

48-2 Myeongnyun-dong, Dongnae-gu, Busan

Site of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town, built towards the end of the Goryeo dynasty and the early Joseon dynasty, was a significant fortress during the Imjin War in 1592. It served as the main battleground where civilians, officials, and soldiers united to resist the Japanese forces. Recognizing the strategic importance of the Dongnae area, a much larger fortress was constructed in 1731, replacing the original structure from one built during war. Today, only traces of the fortress remain, with the Bukmun Gate, Insaengmun Gate, Dongjangdae Command Post, Seojangdae Command Post, and Bukjangdae Command Post having been restored.

Joeunssallobapjitgo (좋은쌀로밥짓고)

Joeunssallobapjitgo (좋은쌀로밥짓고)

6.3Km    2017-02-21

9, Gwangbokjungang-ro 24beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-248-8500

Joeunssallobapjitgo is a restaurant specializing in Han-jeongsik (Korean Table d'hote), using only natural, unprocessed ingredients.

Yunhui Hoetjip (윤희횟집)

Yunhui Hoetjip (윤희횟집)

6.3Km    2016-10-14

17-17, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro 344beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-759-3977, +82-51-754-9510

Yunhi Hoetjip is located in Millak/Minrak Waterfront Park and specializes in naturally caught raw fish and maeun-tang (spicy fish stew). Their popular attraction is that customers are allowed to choose their fish directly while they're still alive in the tank.