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Mer Et (메르엣)

5.7Km    2024-03-28

71 Songjeonggwangeogol-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Mer Et is a cafe located in Songjeong-dong with unobstructed views of the ocean through floor-to-ceiling windows. The cafe offers desserts baked fresh according to reservation and a range of premium teas steeped to order. Mer Et's signature menu is the afternoon tea set, available by reservation only, which offers many desserts that earned acclaim through international competitions.

Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory (청사포 다릿돌전망대)

Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory (청사포 다릿돌전망대)

5.7Km    2025-07-02

167 Cheongsapo-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory, which opened on September 17, 2017, is located in the middle of the closed railroad of the Donghae Nambu Line from Mipo to Songjeong. It is 20 meters high from the sea level, 72.5 meters long toward the sea, and 3 to 11.5 meters wide. A half-moon-shaped transparent floor is installed at the end of the observatory, allowing visitors to feel the thrill of walking on the sea. From right in front of the observatory to the marine lighthouse, visitors can enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery of Cheongsapo and as well as the view of sunrise and sunset while looking at Daritdol, which refers to five neatly lined up reefs.

[Source: Haeundae-gu Office Cultural Tourism]

Dongnaeeupseong History Festival (동래읍성역사축제)

Dongnaeeupseong History Festival (동래읍성역사축제)

5.7Km    2025-07-11

80 Munhwa-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-550-4092

The Dongnaeeupseong History Festival offers an immersive experience of the history and culture of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town, where the Battle of Dongnaeseong Fortress took place against the Japanese army during the Imjin War in 1592. Highlights include a musical dramatizing the patriotic spirit of the Dongnae Governor during the battle and various hands-on experiences, such as participating as Dongnae citizens using traditional Joseon-era coins. 

Mega Mart - Dongnae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (메가마트 동래점)

Mega Mart - Dongnae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (메가마트 동래점)

5.7Km    2024-04-22

197, Chungnyeol-daero, Dongnae-gu, Busan

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UN Sculpture Park (UN조각공원)

5.7Km    2023-04-04

Daeyeong-dong, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-4541

UN Sculpture Park is located next to the UN Memorial Cemetery where the souls of UN soldiers who served in the Korean War rest in peace. The sculpture park exhibits 34 pieces of artworks created and donated by sculptors from 21 nations who provided support in the Korean War. These sculptures were created as a part of UN Memorial Park International Sculpture Symposium (September 15-30, 2000) that commemorated the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War in honor of those who fought in the war. The UN Sculpture Park had its opening ceremony on October 24, 2001.

 

Nambusan Church (남부산교회)

Nambusan Church (남부산교회)

5.7Km    2025-10-29

300 Jinnam-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan

The movie <Broker> - A meaningful place with a baby box
It is the location where the church scene with the baby box was filmed, and is impressive enough to be the starting point of the story. The name in the play was Busan Family Church. It shows the hilly terrain of Busan well, and the exterior with more than 40 years of history matches the mood of the movie. If you walk down the road, you can see the murals that appeared in the film and the friendly townscape.

Jeonpo Samgeori (전포 삼거리)

Jeonpo Samgeori (전포 삼거리)

5.8Km    2025-10-29

320 Jinnam-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan

The movie <Broker> - The bus stop where IU was standing
In the trailer, the bus stop where singer and actress IU stood with a depressed look is the Jeonpo Samgeori bus stop. Right in front of the bus stop, there are two public phone booths where she used to call the police. Red bricks, faded murals, slanted electric poles, and narrow sidewalks make it a photo spot as it is undecorated.

Busan Lotus Lantern Festival (부산연등축제)

Busan Lotus Lantern Festival (부산연등축제)

5.9Km    2025-04-09

121-1 Dongseong-ro 112beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-51-867-0501

The Busan Lotus Lantern Festival is an annual tradition that provides visitors with an opportunity to experience Buddhist culture through the many activities offered. To celebrate Buddha's birthday, splendid lotus lanterns in different shapes and sizes are on display. The main events are the Grand Buddhist Ceremony and the Lotus Lantern Parade, both of which attract a lot of spectators regardless of their personal religous beliefs.

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

5.9Km    2024-03-06

93 UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-625-0625

UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea stands as the sole UN cemetery globally, established by the UN Command in 1951 to inter fallen soldiers from the Korean War. Initially accommodating around 11,000 individuals, it later saw the repatriation of many, with 2,300 remains laid to rest. Soldiers from 11 nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, find their final resting place here. The site features Memorial Service Hall, Memorabilia Hall, Wall of Remembrance, UN Forces Monument, and Unknown Soldier's Pathway.

Songjeong Beach (송정해수욕장)

Songjeong Beach (송정해수욕장)

6.0Km    2024-11-11

62 Songjeonghaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-749-5800

Songjeong Beach stretches for 1.2 kilometers with a x_width ranging from 30 to 60 meters. The white sandy beach is ideal for families with young children because of its shallow waters. The beach is very popular as a photography venue for pre-wedding photoshoots. The area around the beach offers many hoe (sliced raw fish) restaurants. Jukdo Park is located north of the beach at the entrance to Songjeonghang Port. The white and red lighthouses of the harbor are a popular photo spot, as well as the view of the beach from Songiljeong Pavilion at the peak of Jukdo Park. The path leads through a grove of evergreens. Fishermen often line the breakwaters to the lighthouses.