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

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

8.9Km 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.

Busandaegyo Bridge (부산대교)

8.9Km 2025-10-23

41 Namhang-ro 9beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-600-4000

Built in 1980, Busandaegyo Bridge connects Yeongdo Island to the mainland. It serves as an industrial road that facilitates the transport of freight and cargo from Yeondong-gu District, the center of the shipbuilding industry and an emerging port.

Busandaegyo Bridge is 694 meters long and 20 meters wide, with 16 meters for cars and 2 meters of sidewalk on each side. Compared to other bridges built around the same time, Busandaegyo Bridge has a greater significance in the hearts of the citizens as it was built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Busan Port and symbolizes the development of the city.

Zoomin [Tax Refund Shop] (줌인)

8.9Km 2024-04-19

95-1, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Busan Marine Natural History Museum (부산해양자연사박물관)

8.9Km 2021-06-09

175, Ujangchun-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-553-4944

Opened on June 10, 1994, the Busan Marine Natural History Museum is the first and largest museum of its kind in Korea. The museum features some 25,000 marine specimens from over 100 countries around the world, including rare living species and those native to Korea. The museum opened a second exhibition hall in April 2003, and launched the Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum on February 23, 2007.

La Valse Hotel Busan (라발스호텔)

8.9Km 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.

Himart - Yeongdo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 영도점)

9.0Km 2024-04-18

105, Taejong-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

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Busan Tower (부산타워)

9.0Km 2025-08-06

37-30 Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-601-1800

Busan Tower, standing at 120 meters tall, is an iconic observation tower situated in Busan's Yongdusan Park. This tower offers visitors panoramic views of Busan Port and Yeongdo Island. A highlight is the nightly fireworks mapping show, where graphical displays are projected onto the windows, creating a mesmerizing backdrop against the colorful night view of Busan Port Bridge. The lower floor of the tower is a haven of amusement, themed around a flying submarine. On the second floor, visitors will find a photo zone and rooms decorated with themes representing famous travel destinations in Busan.

Busan Jung-gu Pet Festival (부산중구반려동물축제)

9.0Km 2025-11-05

37-30 Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-70-8893-2437

Busan Jung-gu Pet Festival is a pet cultural event featuring various programs such as walking programs, health consultations, and behavior training programs that pets and their owners can participate in together. The event aims to spread the culture of responsible pet ownership and revitalize the local pet industry.

HOTEL CONT[Korea Quality]/ 호텔콘트(HOTEL CONT)[한국관광 품질인증]

9.0Km 2024-07-11

(48949) 12, Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-244-0088

Located beneath Busan’s Yongdusan Park, HOTEL CONT is a boutique hotel that aims to deliver “a space with content,” where artists and designers bring together various projects and contents, and people gather naturally. A total of 38 rooms with distinct concepts are furnished with a crisp white-toned interior using various materials like concrete blocks and marble, creating a unique and stable atmosphere. Rooms include the basic Standard and Superior Double; Deluxe Terrace, which allows guests to enjoy Busan’s view at night; Family Suite with a large dining space; Dining Suite with an island table for parties; and Spa Suite, with a large bathtub. Roof Suite, the signature room of HOTEL CONT, has a unique atmosphere, thanks to the natural lighting from the ceiling. It is furnished with a living room, dining room, and a terrace with a view of Yongdusan Park, making it ideal for parties. Comfortable sofas offer a respite for the travelers from their busy schedule, and the hotel also offers different pillows for the guests to choose from. All rooms are offered with free Wi-Fi and valet services, and a breakfast of croissant sandwich and coffee may be purchased. Airport limousine bus service brings the guest to a stop nearby, and Busan Metro stations Jungang, Nampo, and Jagalchi Stations are 5–15 min walk away. Its proximity to Yongdusan Park and the restaurants of Nampo-dong and Jagalchi Market makes it a great place for travelers planning to explore Busan on foot.

Yongdusan Park (용두산공원)

9.0Km 2025-08-06

37-55 Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-860-7820

Situated at the heart of Busan, Yongdusan Park is famous for its escalators, which connect the Nampo-dong area with the park. The park has a great view of the Busan Port and the Yeongdo area. Notable sights in the area include the Busan Tower, the Statue of Admiral Yi Sunsin, a bell pavilion, a flower clock, and a sculpture of a dragon. The observatory on the Busan Tower offers an expansive view of Busan’s city center, the Busan Port, and the South Port at the distance. The view of the city at night is also not to be missed. Nearby tourist sites include many of Busan’s famous sights, from Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street to Jagalchi and Gukje Markets.

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