BIFF Square (BIFF 광장)

345.4540214201172m 145689 2024-04-26

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 August 14, 1996.

Having been remade into a cultural tourist attraction promoting the advancement of Korea’s film industry, BIFF Square has contributed to Busan’s newfound 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.

Dolsotbapjip (돌솥밥집)

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7-1, Gwangbok-ro 37beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-246-3888

Dolsotbapjip is a restaurant near Gukje Market that serves bibimbap. It has served a consistently good bowl of bibimbap to its loyal customers over its long history, and people have to wait in line to eat the restaurant’s bibimbap. Dolsotbapjip has only two menus: sundubu jjigae dolsot bibimbap (soft bean curd jjigae and hot stone pot bibimbap) and doenjang jjigae dolsot bibimbap (soybean paste jjigae and hot stone pot bibimbap). Both feature dolsotbap (hot stone pot rice) and namul (salad) to make the bibimbap, served alongside jjigae.

SI Jaju - BIFF gwangjang-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (SI 자주 비프광장로)

382.7780154065278m 0 2024-04-18

36, BIFF gwangjang-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Olive Young - Gwangbok Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광복본점)

382.7780154065278m 0 2024-04-22

1F, 36, BIFF gwangjang-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Jungang Momil (중앙모밀)

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9-1, Jungang-daero 49beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-246-8686

Jungangsonguksu is a noodle restaurant with more than 50 years of tradition. All of the noodles served here are handmade, including udon noodles and buckwheat noodles. The entire menu is popular, but gullaembi udong (udon), buckwheat noodles, yubu chobap (fried tofu rice balls), and gim chobap (laver sushi) are especially popular. A ramp for wheelchairs is set up at the entrance.

Joeunssallobapjitgo (좋은쌀로밥짓고)

395.3972715443968m 17197 2017-02-21

9, Gwangbokjungang-ro 24beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-248-8500

Joeunssallobapjitgo is a restaurant specializing in Han-jeongsik (Korean Table d'hote), using only natural, unprocessed ingredients.

Seongiljip (성일집)

396.9979795061194m 16583 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.

Gwangbok-ro Manmul Street (광복로 만물의거리)

401.63073276130547m 10786 2021-05-12

20-1, Gukjesijang 2-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-3156

Located next to Lighting Street, Manmul Street offers all kinds of items. Unique items are all over the place, and the street is consdiered a must-visit for visitors looking for practical items at inexpensive price.

Wonil Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (원일안경콘텍트)

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4, Gukje Market 2-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

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Myeongsong Chobap (명송초밥)

413.0075501736204m 6982 2020-06-04

32, Haegwan-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-246-1225

Myeongsong Chobap in Busan is a Japanese restaurant serving fresh sushi and raw fish.

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