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Busan Museum of Art (부산시립미술관)

9.8Km    2023-01-09

58, APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-744-2602

Busan Museum of Art opened on March 20, 1998, with the aim of providing a space to showcase the fantastic creativity of modern artwork and increase the artistic minds of the general public. The museum displays exhibitions in many genres, as well as running various educational programs. The museum consists of five floors, offering exhibition halls, archives, educational rooms, and an outdoor sculpture park. One of the museum's main events is the biennale art festival, taking place in even numbered years. Other events include planned exhibitions, invited international artists, and more.

E-Mart Traders - Seomyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트트레이더스 서면)

E-Mart Traders - Seomyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트트레이더스 서면)

9.8Km    2024-04-22

31, Simingongwon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan

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K-Handmade Fair Busan (K-핸드메이드페어 부산 2025)

K-Handmade Fair Busan (K-핸드메이드페어 부산 2025)

9.8Km    2025-01-23

30 APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-2-761-2512

The K-Handmade Fair is the largest handmade fair in Korea, serving as a platform for exchange between creators and consumers. It is also a space where visitors can explore the market trends and sustainability of creator brands. Held annually with a unique theme, the fair provides creators with an opportunity to showcase their products, while visitors can purchase trendy, high-quality handmade goods, check out DIY kits, and take part in various hands-on experience programs.

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain ()

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain ()

9.9Km    2024-10-25

391-39 Hwangnyeongsan-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-70-7543-5249

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain offers a lush green forest easily accessible from downtown Busan. The mountain is popular for hiking, as well as taking in the nightscape. The mountain stretches across Busanjin-gu, Nam-gu, and Suyeong-gu districts, and with an altitude of 427 meters, it is the second tallest mountain in the Geumnyeon Mountain Range. Despite this distinction, the summit can be reached after a two to three-hour hike. At the foot of the mountain, one can find a citizen's recreation area and a youth training center. Choosing which mountain trail to take depends on the transportation options available.

Hwangnyeongsan Observatory (황련산 전망대)

9.9Km    2024-10-29

391-39 Hwangnyeongsan-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, where the observatory is located, is in the center of Busan as it spans across four districts (Busanjin-gu, Yeonje-gu, Suyeong-gu, and Nam-gu) and is a popular driving course in spring when the cherry blossoms bloom along the road. The Hwangneyongsan Observatory also makes it a perfect place for a night tour. A city that lies below the mountains looks even more beautiful with the cozy lights that illuminate the observatory and the sparkling radio tower.

Seomyeon Underground Shopping Center (서면지하도상가)

9.9Km    2024-12-02

737 Jungang-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-51-713-8261

If you walk through the busy area of Seomyeon in Busan, it's easy to see that this underground shopping area has a greater number of clothing and accessory shops than other places. Starting with its statue of Oryukdo Islands, one of the symbols of Busan, Seomyeon Underground Shopping Center is a great place to find various brands at more affordable prices.
 

Lotte Himart - Lotte Kids Mart Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 롯데키즈마트)

Lotte Himart - Lotte Kids Mart Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 롯데키즈마트)

9.9Km    2024-04-22

241, Sincheon-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan

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Lotte Mart - Kids Mart Busan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 키즈마트부산점)

Lotte Mart - Kids Mart Busan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 키즈마트부산점)

9.9Km    2024-04-22

241, Sincheon-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan

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Busan Youth Hostel Arpina (부산관광공사 아르피나)

Busan Youth Hostel Arpina (부산관광공사 아르피나)

10.0Km    2020-03-25

35, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-731-9800

Arpina (opened in July, 2004) is within minutes of Haeundae and Gwangalli beaches, the Busan Convention Center (BEXCO), Centum City, and other popular attractions of Busan. Offering 103 guestrooms of 9 different room types and a variety of subsidiary facilities, the youth hostel has everything needed for tourists, business travelers, students, and families to have a relaxing and pleasant stay.

Family rooms are equipped with a kitchen and a private bathroom; large dormitory-style rooms come with shared bathrooms and are perfect for group travelers or students on summer vacation. Comfortable single guestrooms are available for business travelers and other travelers who crave a little more privacy than the dorms. There are even some Korean-style “Ondol” rooms for guests who want to experience traditional Korean sleeping arrangements.

Facilities include a fitness center, a swimming pool, a golf range, a sauna, restaurants, and seminar rooms. The youth cultural & training center and outdoor grass playground also make the hostel the perfect place for youth training camps.

Jeonpo Gonggu Street (전포공구길)

Jeonpo Gonggu Street (전포공구길)

10.0Km    2024-03-29

20 Seojeon-ro 37beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan

Jeonpo Gonggu Street used to have many tool shops, but they fell into decline over the years. Recently, however, there have been small shops that renovated old tool shops with a touch of modern aesthetics. They transformed into unique cafes, restaurants, and gift shops, and became popular on social media. Because it is near Seomyeon Station, Busan's most crowded area, it is easily accessible by subway. The unique atmosphere makes it a popular location for wedding photos as well as tours.