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Busan Museum (부산박물관)

5.9Km    2023-01-09

63, UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-7118

Busan Museum was founded on July 11, 1978 to collect, preserve, display, and research the cultural hertiage of Busan. The museum houses 45,000 artifacts, displaying just 1,300 through regular exhibition rooms. The museum underwent a remodeling project in 2002 along with the opening of Exhibition Hall 2 to expand to ten permanent exhibition rooms, as well as a planned exhibition space, heritage research room, experience hall, lecture hall, and more. The museum aims to provide more extensive research into uncovering historical artifacts, and provide educational programs to visitors.

Munhwa Ssambap (문화쌈밥)

Munhwa Ssambap (문화쌈밥)

6.1Km    2016-10-26

72, UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-626-2292

Munhwa Ssambap serves up delicious ssambap (leaf wraps and rice) at reasonable prices.

Busan Cultural Center (부산문화회관)

6.2Km    2021-08-06

1, UN pyeonghwa-ro 76beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-6000

Busan Cultural Center began construction in October 1983 and finished constructing three halls in 1993. In April 2010, the cultural center underwent renovations and reopend in October. The architecture format used traditional Korean houses with a large, medium, and small halls. Large gates and walls were removed to allow easy access. The roof used concrete slabs to recreate traditional patterns and the exterior walls are made of granite stone.

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain ()

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain ()

6.2Km    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)

6.2Km    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.

Busan International Magic Festival (부산국제매직페스티벌)

Busan International Magic Festival (부산국제매직페스티벌)

6.2Km    2023-09-18

74, Motgolbeonyeong-ro 71beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-626-7002

Busan International Magic Festival is the largest magic festival in the world. Several events are prepared to mesmerize the audience.

Gijang Jonggajip Gomjangeo (기장종가집곰장어)

Gijang Jonggajip Gomjangeo (기장종가집곰장어)

6.2Km    2024-10-30

72 Gijanghaean-ro Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan

A good meal to restore energy
Inshore Hagfish may be unfamiliar to foreigners as a food ingredient, but it is considered a health food that is good for the body. Depending on your taste, you can enjoy salted Inshore Hagfish, seasoned Inshore Hagfish, or brown straw Inshore Hagfish. Thanks to various delicious side dishes such as Kimchi pancake and the owner's own cooking, you can eat comfortably, so even beginners will fall in love with Inshore Hagfish. After eating seasoned Inshore Hagfish, be sure to add fried rice to finish the meal.

Haebyeonjipbul Gomjangeo (해변짚불곰장어)

Haebyeonjipbul Gomjangeo (해변짚불곰장어)

6.2Km    2019-11-19

11, Gongsu 2-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-721-4539

Haebyeonjipbul Gomjangeo is located close to Gijang Gongsu Village and offers a menu of varied sea eel dishes and blowfish stew.

Gohyangjip Kalguksu (고향집칼국수)

Gohyangjip Kalguksu (고향집칼국수)

6.2Km    2019-08-17

397-2, Sinseon-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-622-2366

Gohyangjip Kalguksu offers kal-guksu (noodle soup) using red pepper powder, rice, and seasonal vegetables.

Wonjojipbul Gomjangeo Gijang Oegajip (원조짚불곰장어 기장외가집)

6.2Km    2024-03-15

5-1 Gongsu 2-gil, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-721-7098

Located in Sirang-ri, Gijang-gun, Wonjojipbul Gomjangeo Gijang Oegajip specializes in jipbul gomjangeo (straw-roasted hagfish). The use of straw imparts a distinct nutty flavor to the eel, making it a favorite among diners. Gijang Oegajib served as the pioneer, leading to the establishment of a cluster of sea eel restaurants in the Gongsu Village. The restaurant offers various dishes such as yangnyeom gomjangeo (grilled marinated hagfish), sogeum gui (grilled salted sea eel), gomjangeo maeuntang (spicy sea eel stew).