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Geumjeongsanseong Fortress (금정산성)

Geumjeongsanseong Fortress (금정산성)

14.4Km    2024-03-05

78-5 Bungmun-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-519-4092

Geumjeongsanseong Fortress, with a circumference of 18,845 meters along the ridges and valleys of Geumjeongsan Mountain, is a large-scale fortress built during the Joseon dynasty between 1701 and 1703. The fortress is accompanied by Geumjeongsanseong Village and is known for producing Sanseong makgeolli (unrefined rice wine), a traditional Korean alcoholic beverage. Additionally, there are numerous restaurants, cafés, and attractions, making it a place where nature, history, cuisine, and sightseeing coexist.

Songdo Cloud Walk (송도 구름산책로(스카이워크))

14.4Km    2023-01-11

129-4, Amnam-dong, Seo-gu, Busan
+82-51-231-0252

Songdo Cloud Walk is located on the eastern side of Songdo Beach, connecting to Geobukseom Island. The skywalk features sections with a clear glass floor that creates the feeling of walking on top of the ocean. The amazing panoramic view of the surrounding area has made the skywalk a popular destination. First opened in 2015, the 365-meter-long skywalk continues to attract tourists to Songdo Beach.

Ilgwang Daebokjip (일광대복집)

Ilgwang Daebokjip (일광대복집)

14.5Km    2017-11-22

3, Ihwa-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-721-1561

Ilgwang Daebokjip is a puffer fish specialty restaurant offering healthy puffer fish dishes cooked with great care. They use fresh ingredients delivered directly from local producers.

Gupo Market (구포장 / 구포시장 (3, 8일))

Gupo Market (구포장 / 구포시장 (3, 8일))

14.5Km    2021-05-12

17, Guposijang 1-gil, Buk-gu, Busan
+82-51-333-9032

Gupo Market is a big-scale traditional market located within the busy streets of Gupo in Busan. Gupo has been a trading hub since the 17th century during the Joseon period due to its location at the entrance of Busan where it meets the Nakdonggang River. A variety of vegetables and fruits are lined up past Ssamji Park at the main entrance of Gupo Market. The market alley displays a wide range of food ingredients along with fresh and dried seafood to choose from. Gupo Market is also packed with delicious street foods and restaurants. The annual “Friendly Gupo Market Festival” takes place at the market place every October, welcoming both domestic and international visitors.

Apgujeong Hanu Galbi (압구정한우갈비)

14.7Km    2024-02-26

61 Cheongnyong-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
051-512-0025

Apgujeong Hanu Galbi is a restaurant renowned for its Korean beef galbi. The highlight of their menu is galbisal gui (grilled boneless galbi), notable for its tender meat and rich flavors. A simple seasoning of salt and pepper brings out its great taste. The restaurant also offers a selection of other beef cuts, including ribeye, marinated galbi, thin skirt, and whole galbi. Among the side dishes, dolsotbap (hot stone pot rice) stands out, offering freshly cooked rice with a savory, crispy layer of scorched rice at the bottom. Additionally, patrons have the option to enjoy their meal on the restaurant's terrace.

Ahopsansup Forest (아홉산숲)

Ahopsansup Forest (아홉산숲)

14.9Km    2024-04-29

37-1 Midong-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-721-9183

Ahopsansup Forest is a forest located at the foot of Ahopsan Mountain in Cheolma-myeon, Gijang-gun, Busan. It is a place where visitors can meet the undamaged natural environment and ecology. Diverse forests ㅡㅁsuch as bamboo forests, cypress forests, cedar trees, ginkgo trees, and natural forests, including Geumgang pine trees aged 100 to 300 years, make up Ahopsan Mountain. It is a private forest with a total area of ​​520,000 square meters and has been there for about 400 years. Only a limited number of people who have made a reservation in advance are allowed to enter for nature conservation. Unlike amusement parks and recreation areas, viewing is possible only within the limits that do not damage nature. However, forest experiences, activity programs for children, and forest explanation program are offered for visitors' entertainment.

Olive Young - Busan Sasang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산사상점)

14.9Km    2024-06-27

204, Sasang-ro, Sasang-gu, Busan

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Busan Songdo Beach (부산 송도해수욕장)

Busan Songdo Beach (부산 송도해수욕장)

15.0Km    2024-04-26

100 Songdohaebyeon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan
+82-51-240-4000

Songdo Beach is 800 meters long and 50 meters wide. The average water level is 1~1.5 meters. It was one of the first beaches to open in Korea in 1913. In 2000, the beach underwent a comprehensive 5-year reconstruction and reopened with restored and expanded coastlines and the addition of several fountains. Nearby attractions include Busan’s famed Jagalchi Seafood Market and Amnam Park. Amnam Park was a military protected area that opened to the public as a nature park in April 1996. Amnam Park, as well as Dudo Park, a famous sea fishing spot, connects to Songdo, where visitors can see a spectacular landscape with seagulls, a symbol of busan, and the quiet seascape with Yeongdo Island in the distance.

The area has a variety of accommodation and dining options, and is well equipped with convenience facilities such as an overpass, promenade, boat yard, and parking lot. Amnam Park on the Songdo coast is a coastal ecological park. It has an observatory, a 3.8-kilometer promenade, a roadside cafe, and raw fish restaurants with a panoramic view of the Songdo coast and Busan Namhang Port. Another historically important attraction in the area is the Provisional Capital Memorial Hall that was used as the presidential residence for three years when Busan was the temporary capital during the Korean War.