Yongdusan Jagalchi Special Tourist Zone (용두산 자갈치 관광특구)

6.8Km 2021-03-11

52, Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-600-4000

Yongdusan Jagalchi Special Tourist Zone is an attractive tourism area embracing history and culture. Vendors in the traditional market welcome tourists with their warm hearts, selling their famous street food such as rice cake, ssiat hotteok (sugar-filled seeded griddlecake), bibim dangmyeon (spicy glass noodles), pat juk (red bean porridge), and pat bingsu (shaved ice with sweetened red beans). Bosu-dong and 40-Step Culture & Tourism Themed Street also show the history of each street to people traveling in the area. Including Yongdusan Park, the special tourist zone includes traditional markets like Jagalchi Market, Gukje Market, and Bupyeong Market, and historical cultural resources like Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, Bosu Book Street, and Busan Modern History Museum. The restoration of Yeongdodaegyo Bridge in November 2013 has created a unique sightseeing attraction that is hard to see in other regions and has emerged as a new famous spot. Bupyeong (Kkongtong) Market and Gukje Market are also special markets full of things to see. Various festivals including Busan International Film Festival, Busan Jagalchi Festival, and Busan Christmas Tree Festival are held for all kinds of visitors. The view from Yongdusan Park and fresh seafood from Jagalchi Market, as well as peaceful strolling at Bosu Book Street and 40-Steps make a trip to Busan memorable and happy.

Current State of Yongdusan and Jagalchi Special Tourist Zone
1) Districts Covered: Areas around Gwangbok, Nampo and Bupyeong-dong, parts of Donggwang, Daecheong, Bosu and Jungang-dong, Busan
2) Total Area: 1,079,836 ㎡
3) Designated on May 14, 2008

* Tourist Attractions
Yongdusan Park, Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, Jagalchi Market, Gukje Market, Bupyeong Market, Bosu Book Street, etc.

Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장)

6.8Km 2025-04-15

52 Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-2594

Jagalchi Market, located on the seaside road in Busan's Jung-gu, is one of the largest seafood markets in Korea, selling both live and dried fish. After the Korean War, the market solidified itself as a fish market. Most of the people who sell fish are women, so the vendors here are called Jagalchi Ajumeoni, "ajumeoni" meaning middle-aged or married woman in Korean.

This market represents Busan and is famous throughout the country. Visitors can eat fresh raw fish right at the market. Even nowadays visitors can see women selling mackerel, sea squirts (ascidians) and other seafood on wooden boxes along the road outside of the market and along the shore.

Tonymoly - Lotte Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 롯데광복)

6.8Km 2024-04-23

Daehyun Primall Busan, 786, Jungang-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan

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Nike - Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 광복)

6.8Km 2024-04-16

82-1, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Jagalchi Market Live Fish Section (자갈치시장 활어부)

6.8Km 2018-02-03

52, Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-2594~5

Jagalchi Market was formed by the people who populated the area after the Liberation in 1945, and the Korean War. As one of the largest seafood markets in Asia, the market offers all kinds of seafood to visitors. It is crowded by merchants and visitors every day and a popular attraction among tourists who want to taste fresh seafood. Its Live Fish Section is the most popular section in the market among visitors enjoying fresh sashimi. Visitors can choose live fish to their likings and eat it sashimi-style.

Zoomin [Tax Refund Shop] (줌인)

6.8Km 2024-04-19

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

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Busan Citizens Hall (부산시민회관)

6.8Km 2021-06-03

16, Jaseong-ro 133beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-630-5200

Busan Citizens' Hall has the longest history of all public cultural spaces in Korea, having opened on October 10, 1973. The hall consists of a 1,606-seat grand theater, 407-seat small theater, art galleries, an art shop, cafeteria, and other amenties.

Seongiljip (성일집)

6.9Km 2020-05-05

103, Daegyo-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-463-5888

Seongiljip has been known for over 70 years as a restaurant specializing in grilled eel. They use the same ingredients and roasting method as other restaurants, but their secret marinade gives it a uniquely delicious taste.
The marinade, the taste of which is a perfectly savory blend of sweet and spicy, is made directly by the owner.

Daejeo Eco Park (대저생태공원)

6.9Km 2024-03-05

1246 Gonghang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Busan
+82-51-971-6011

Daejeo Eco Park is an ecological park stretching from Gupodaegyo Bridge to the Nakdonggang Estuary Bird Sanctuary. It encompasses various wetlands and waterways, including Sindeokseupji Wetland, along with grasslands, mustard flower fields, and various sports facilities, providing a place for leisure and relaxation. Particularly noteworthy is the Mustard Flower Festival held annually in April at the mustard flower field developed below the Gupodaegyo Bridge.

Gupo Market (구포장 / 구포시장 (3, 8일))

6.9Km 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.

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