Gwangalli Eobang Festival (광안리어방축제)

4.2Km 2025-07-11

219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-4062

The Gwangalli Eobang Festival, held on the famous Gwangalli Beach, known for its fireworks and drone shows, aims to showcase Gwangalli‘s rich history beyond its popularity as a tourist destination. The festival is a manifestation of the history and cultural value of Jwasuyeong Eobang Nori (Fishing Village Festival of the Left Naval Headquarters), a national intangible cultural heritage of Korea. The festival provides attractions and activities of a fishing village that retains its tradition and elements of modernity. A street parade reenacts the procession of Gyeongsang Jwasusa, commander of the Busan naval forces during the Joseon Dynasty. Visitors can check out the musical Eobang, which is the main event of the festival, as well as more than 20 exhibitions and activities in the folk village. The village has recreated the old naval barracks and fishing villages, and actors dressed as jwasusa, sugun (navy soldier), and jumo (barmaid) go around the village to entertain visitors.

◎ Eobang
Following the establishment of Gyeongsang Jwasuyeong (naval forces) in the Suyeong regions during the Joseon Dynasty, the affiliation “Eobang” was formed between the naval forces and local fishermen. “Eobang” holds a similar meaning to the fishery cooperatives of today.

Millac The Market (밀락더마켓)

4.2Km 2024-10-31

56 Millaksubyeon-ro 17beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan

Millac The Market is a cultural complex located in Suyeong-gu, Busan. The main wall of the building is covered in graffiti, making it a great photo spot. The complex aims to be a new lifestyle space connecting locals and culture through an open experiential space, divided into three zones of the Busking Square, Ocean View Stand, and F & B Zone. Pop-up stores change frequently, so it's a good idea to check the schedule in advance.

Gwangalli Busan Hoetjip (광안리부산횟집)

4.2Km 2024-03-20

29 Millaksubyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-753-8881

Gwangalli Busan Hoetjip is located where various seafood restaurants gather at the eastern end of Gwangalli Beach. With a view of the beautiful Gwangandaegyo Bridge, it's a popular spot for tourists to enjoy fresh sliced raw fish. Their signature dish is the bulkkot modeum (sliced raw fish set course A) which comes with delicious side dishes and a variety of seafood served alongside the sliced raw fish.

Olive Young - Busan Sajik Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산사직점)

4.2Km 2024-06-27

1F, 1, Sajikbuk-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan

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Millak Hoe Center (민락어민활어직판장)

4.2Km 2022-12-23

60, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro 312beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-753-0200

Restaurants on the upper levels of the center overlook the scenic Gwangalli Beach and serve up a wide assortment of sliced raw fish such as sea bream, flat fish, rockfish, flounder, and more as well as spicy fish stews.

Nokcheon Hotel [Korea Quality] / 녹천호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

4.3Km 2020-12-12

31, Geumganggongwon-ro 26beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-553-1005~9

Busan’s Dongnae Hot Springs is an old and famous hot spring whose historic records trace back to Samguk Yusa, in the 13th Century CE. Its magnesium-rich 65℃ hot springs water is said to be highly effective toward the treatment of neuropathic pain, dermal disorders, and stomach disorders. Nokcheon Hotel’s history traces back to Nokcheonjang, a hot springs facility constructed in 1962 with Dongnae Hot Springs water. The hotel itself was constructed in 1980. All rooms in Nokcheon Hotel are furnished with large bathtubs, allowing visitors to enjoy their hot springs bath in private comfort. Interestingly enough, the bathrooms are furnished with buckets, stools, and other quintessential items of Korean public baths. The room interior tends toward simple elegance, with beige interior and wooden furniture. A variety of rooms are available, from Double and Twin rooms to Ondol (heated floor) Rooms and Family Rooms, accommodating from 2 to 8. The Family Room has two well-equipped baths, making it perfect for large families. The hotel is also home to a Korean restaurant specializing in freshwater clam soup and abalone rice porridge, a café, and a 24-hour convenience store. The lobby has a number of massage chairs for relaxation.

Dongnae is also famous for its delectable food. Eat Streets like the Gomjangeo Alley, Dongnae Green Onion Pancake Alley, and Sajik-dong Eat Street are great destinations for foodies, while Oncheoncheon Stream, Geumgang Park Cable Car, and the Site of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town area also within easy reach.

Subyeon Choego Dwaeji Gukbap Millak Main Store (수변최고돼지국밥 민락본점)

4.3Km 2024-12-26

부산광역시 수영구 광안해변로370번길 9-32

The signature dish is hangjeong gukbap (pork neck and rice soup) made with pork neck. The soup is known for its rich flavor, as it is prepared by simmering pork bones to extract a deep broth.

Suyeongman Bay Yachting Center (수영만 요트경기장)

4.3Km 2024-04-29

84 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-741-6440

Suyeongman Bay Yachting Center is located between Gwangalli and Haeundae beaches and was built in 1986 as an international scale stadium, used during the ‘86 Asian Games and the ‘88 Seoul Olympics. It is able to anchor 448 yachts, and it has the proper natural environment for yachting so as to be the venue of various domestic and international yacht competitions, becoming a popular site for lovers of yachting and ocean sports.

Amenities include training facilities for yachting as well as windsurfing and submarines, as well as a large parking lot and commemorative monuments.

Yunhui Hoetjip (윤희횟집)

4.3Km 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.

Busan One Asia Festival (부산원아시아페스티벌)

4.3Km 2024-04-18

344 World cup-daero, Yeonje-gu, Busan
+82-51-911-1924

Busan One Asia Festival is Asia's No. 1 Hallyu Fesitval. The festival creates a memorable time for visitors with Asia's best Hallyu concert, going beyond generations and genre.

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