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Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street (광복로문화패션거리)

Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street (광복로문화패션거리)

59.2M    2024-03-06

Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-253-8253

Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street is about 600 m long from the entrance to Gukje Market. The street has historically featured many clothing shops, and it is quite crowded at night or on weekends. Every December, the area also hosts the Busan Christmas Tree Cultural Festival, which turns the street into a pedestrian-only area. There are plenty of good restaurants in the area, which is a great place to feel the vitality and energy of Busan’s youth. 

Busan Street Festa in Gwangbok (부산 스트릿 페스타 인 광복)

Busan Street Festa in Gwangbok (부산 스트릿 페스타 인 광복)

107.5M    2025-11-05

72-1 Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-70-4808-2875

The Busan Street Festa in Gwangbok transforms everyday urban spaces into a festival stage through various programs such as music, dance, performance shows, local flea markets, and parades that unfold throughout the streets.

Yongdusan Park (용두산공원)

Yongdusan Park (용두산공원)

146.4M    2025-08-06

37-55 Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-860-7820

Situated at the heart of Busan, Yongdusan Park is famous for its escalators, which connect the Nampo-dong area with the park. The park has a great view of the Busan Port and the Yeongdo area. Notable sights in the area include the Busan Tower, the Statue of Admiral Yi Sunsin, a bell pavilion, a flower clock, and a sculpture of a dragon. The observatory on the Busan Tower offers an expansive view of Busan’s city center, the Busan Port, and the South Port at the distance. The view of the city at night is also not to be missed. Nearby tourist sites include many of Busan’s famous sights, from Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street to Jagalchi and Gukje Markets.

Samsong Chobap (삼송초밥)

183.0M    2025-01-23

13 Gwangbok-ro 55beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

This is a Japanese restaurant that began in the early 1960s in Nampo-dong. While it is well-known for its Japanese-style gimbap called “gimchobap,” regular patrons consistently order its pufferfish dishes. The bokjiri (malgeuntang) is noted for its rich flavor, achieved by combining seasonal vegetables and pufferfish. The boksashimi (sliced raw pufferfish) menu offers a variety of options, including outer skin, inner skin, and shabu-shabu. 

Busan Tower (부산타워)

211.0M    2025-08-06

37-30 Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-601-1800

Busan Tower, standing at 120 meters tall, is an iconic observation tower situated in Busan's Yongdusan Park. This tower offers visitors panoramic views of Busan Port and Yeongdo Island. A highlight is the nightly fireworks mapping show, where graphical displays are projected onto the windows, creating a mesmerizing backdrop against the colorful night view of Busan Port Bridge. The lower floor of the tower is a haven of amusement, themed around a flying submarine. On the second floor, visitors will find a photo zone and rooms decorated with themes representing famous travel destinations in Busan.

Busan Jung-gu Pet Festival (부산중구반려동물축제)

Busan Jung-gu Pet Festival (부산중구반려동물축제)

211.0M    2025-11-05

37-30 Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-70-8893-2437

Busan Jung-gu Pet Festival is a pet cultural event featuring various programs such as walking programs, health consultations, and behavior training programs that pets and their owners can participate in together. The event aims to spread the culture of responsible pet ownership and revitalize the local pet industry.

Hotel Forêt Premier Nampo (호텔포레 프리미어 남포)

Hotel Forêt Premier Nampo (호텔포레 프리미어 남포)

217.1M    2024-12-22

54-1 , Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-242-2200

Hotel Foret Premier Nampo in Busan is located midway between Jagalchi and Nampo Stations on Busan Line 1, both of which are about 6 minutes away on foot. There are also many bus stops nearby, so transport is super-convenient. The rooms are equipped with air purifiers, bidets, and premium down pillows to help guests sleep soundly. There is a cafe over floors 1 and 2, a restaurant on floor 3, and a business center and meeting rooms for guests’ use. Nearby must-see places include Gukje Market, Jagalchi Market, and Yongdusan Park - all reachable on foot.

BIFF Square (BIFF 광장)

BIFF Square (BIFF 광장)

244.2M    2025-10-23

4 Nampo-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-1688-3010

Busan’s modern movie district was originally little more than a pair of cinemas that were built following Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule over half a century ago. However, major renovations took place ahead of the first Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), and the newly transformed district was named BIFF Square on September 13, 1996.

Having been remade into a cultural tourist attraction promoting the advancement of Korea’s film industry, BIFF Square has contributed to Busan’s status as an international cultural tourist city. The 428 meter-long street stretching from the Buyeong Theater in Nampo-dong to the overpass in Chungmu-dong was divided into “Star Street” and “Festival Street,” and on the eve of the festival each year the “BIFF Square Ground Opening” is held here. During the ceremony, events such as the hand printing of famous movie celebrities and Nunkkot Jeomdeung (snow-flower lighting) take place. A district such as BIFF Square, crowded with first-run theaters in a city is rare not only in Asia but Europe as well, and for this reason it holds great potential. In recent years, the square has grown into a more complex area, featuring not only movie theaters but also shops and leisure facilities, attracting growing numbers of young visitors and tourists.

She's Plastic Surgery Clinic (쉬즈성형외과의원)

271.3M    2025-11-19

6th–8th Floors, 8-1 (She’s Building), Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Located on Gwangbok-ro in Busan, SHE'S Plastic Surgery Clinic has been a trusted destination for cosmetic procedures since its opening in 2000. Renowned for our expertise in eye and facial wrinkle surgeries, we have become a premier clinic specializing in wrinkle treatments, attracting patients not only from Korea but from around the world.
We offer a range of services tailored for our international patients:
On-site interpreters fluent in Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Mongolian, and English
Comprehensive convenience services, including concierge support and accommodation reservations
Diverse medical tourism packages focused on skincare, in addition to our major surgical offerings
Tax-free shopping for added convenience
Transparent pricing, with the same costs for both foreign and Korean patients
Since beginning to attract international patients in 2009, SHE'S Plastic Surgery Clinic has become a welcoming and comfortable clinic for foreigners seeking high-quality treatment. This dedication to patient care was selected as a leading medical institution for attracting foreign patients in Busan for 2022-2025.

Busan Museum of Movies (부산영화체험박물관)

Busan Museum of Movies (부산영화체험박물관)

307.5M    2025-10-24

12 Daecheong-ro 126beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-715-4200

The Busan Museum of Movies is Korea's first exhibition & experience space dedicated to films. Visitors can learn more about the process of making movies, as well as the history and future of the filming industry.