Busan Bokcheon Museum (복천박물관(부산))

11.8Km 2021-03-15

63, Bokcheon-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan-si
+82-51-554-4263

Bokcheon Museum, an archaeological museum in Busan, opened its doors to the public on October 5, 1996 as a tribute to the long-honored history of Busan from the Samhan Era to the Three Kingdoms Era. The museum displays relics and artifacts excavated from the ancient burial ground in Bokcheon-dong. As many as 169 artifact pieces, including diverse earthenware, weapons, and ruins, found in a series of seven excavations are on display throughout the museum. The array of relics and tombs discovered in the Ancient Tombs in Bokcheon-dong, designated as Historic Site No. 273, are essential to solving the mystery of the Gaya Kingdom, which remains an uncharted, secret land.

Since opening, the museum has been conducting further research at the site of the burial grounds and remains in the local area to better understand the antiquated history and culture of Busan as well as the ancient kingdom of Gaya. The museum, as a reputable venue for historical education and exploration, also holds academic seminars and special exhibitions to share the research results and achievements with scholars and the community alike.

Igidae Cliff [National Geopark] (이기대 (부산 국가지질공원))

11.9Km 2024-04-29

Yongho-dong, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-6398

Igidae Cliff is a geological park located along the southern coast of Busan. Formed by volcanic activity dating back 80 million years to the Cretaceous period, the accumulated lava, volcanic ash, and other rocks have been eroded by waves, creating cliffs, caves, and other formations. Along the coastal trail leading to Oryukdo, visitors can appreciate various geological and topographical landscapes, including copper mines and pothole.

Busan Healing Forest (부산 치유의 숲)

11.9Km 2024-01-05

101 Cheolmacheon-ro, Gijang-gun, Busan

Busan Healing Forest is the first “healing forest” to be founded in the Gyeongsang-do region. This place is where visitors can reflect on emotions and relax through various wellness programs surrounded by nature and healing energy. Busan Healing Forest is 153ha in size, and it takes about 40 minutes to walk around the central trail starting from the visitor center at the entrance. Programs tailored to various audiences are operated in multiple places found along the central trail: the Forest Library, Mind Sharing Site, Forest Healing Yard, Forest Meditation Site, Pine Wind Bathing Site, and Prenatal Education Forest.

Dongnaeeupseong History Festival (동래읍성역사축제)

12.0Km 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.

Dongnae Wonjo Sangomjangeo (동래원조산곰장어)

12.2Km 2021-03-22

42, Myeongnyun-ro, 98beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-553-8377

This is a restaurant that sells grilled eel which is a famous health food. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled salted live hagfish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongnae-gu, Busan.

Jeongnim Hanjeongsik (정림한정식)

12.3Km 2024-03-05

31-3 Chungnyeol-daero 237beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-552-1211

Jeongnim Hanjeongsik is a specialty restaurant known for its Korean table d'hote, offering a delightful experience of savoring dishes with both the eyes and the palate. The seasonings are crafted from medicinal herbs, the sweetness from five-grain malt syrup, and the tanginess from vinegar made with persimmons or green plums. The pickled vegetables are matured for over three years with medicinal herb enzymes. The restaurant offers three types of Korean course meals, including pumpkin porridge, salad, kimchi, seaweed, acorn jelly, bulgogi, boiled pork slices, deep-fried mushrooms with sweet and sour sauce, deep-fried dishes, japchae, pan-fried battered lotus roots, and eggplant pancakes.

Yeon-San Dangdang Korean Medicine Hospital (연산당당한방병원)

12.3Km 2025-07-07

82 World cup-daero, Yeonje-gu, Busan

Yeonsan Dangdang Korean Medicine Hospital is a 98-bed hospital located in central Busan, near Yeonsan Station. The hospital offers traditional Korean medicine treatments, internal medicine, orthopedic care, and health screenings. It also has staff who speak English, Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese, ensuring that international patients can receive care in a comfortable and welcoming environment.

Halmae Patbingsu Danpatjuk (할매팥빙수단팥죽)

12.4Km 2019-11-11

24, Yongho-ro 90beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-623-9946

Halmae Patbingsu Danpatjuk has over 30 years' experience in pat bingsu (shaved ice with sweetened red beans) and danpatjuk (sweet red bean porridge). Located in Yongho-dong, the restaurant is close to Igidae Park, and therefore easily accessible by bus through the Igidae Park bus stop.

Olive Young - Kyungsung Univ. & Pukyong Nat’l Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 경성대부경대)

12.4Km 2024-04-18

#201, 312, Suyeong-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

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Wonjo Jobang Nakji (원조조방낙지)

12.4Km 2017-12-08

37, Myeongnyun-ro 94beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-555-7763

Many years ago there was a restaurant (‘Jobang Nakji’) in front of the textile company Joseon-Bangjik (‘Jobang’) that was widely known for its tasty Nakji Bokkeum (spicy stir-fried baby octopus). Though the restaurant is now gone, Wonjo Jobang Nakji has recreated the original taste of the famous neighborhood restaurant and was even presented with the ‘‘Korean Traditional Cultural Preservation Award’ by the Korean Traditional Culture Preservation Committee.

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