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Yongdusan Jagalchi Special Tourist Zone (용두산 자갈치 관광특구)

328.5165806929486m    13596     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)

Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장)

329.2012569799547m    139109     2024-01-05

52 Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

Jagalchi Market, located on the seaside road in Busan's Jung-gu, is Korea's largest seafood market, 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 seafoods on wooden boxes along the road outside of the market and along the shore.

Busan Tower (부산타워)

Busan Tower (부산타워)

334.5442155864919m    108612     2024-04-26

37-55 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.

Hotel Forêt Premier Nampo [Korea Quality] / 호텔포레 프리미어 남포 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

Hotel Forêt Premier Nampo [Korea Quality] / 호텔포레 프리미어 남포 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

346.25240275362535m    1     2021-03-27

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

This hotel is located in the midpoint between Jagalchi Station and Nampo Station of Busan Metro Line 1. It takes about 6 min by foot to reach either of the stations, and a large number of bus stops near the hotel offers good accessibility. There are five types of rooms in Hotel Forêt Premier Nampo, from Standard to Suite. All rooms are furnished with a calm and understated interior with wooden or low-saturation color furniture acting as keystones. Air purifier, bidet, and premium duck down bedding offer pleasant conditions for sleeping. Rooms face different directions, but all offer a great view of Busan’s city center. Yongdusan Park can be seen from the Standard Twin rooms; Busan city center and Namhangdaegyo Bridge from the Deluxe Double; and Namhangdaegyo Bridge and the sea beyond from the Suite. Facilities also live up to the hotel’s reputation, with a cafe spanning the 1st and 2nd floor of the hotel and a restaurant on the third floor. Business travelers can also make use of the hotel’s business center and conference rooms. Gukje Market, Jagalchi Market, and Yongdusan Park are reachable by foot.

Nature Collection - Nampo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (네이처컬렉션 남포)

350.54356098198184m    0     2024-04-23

2F Lotte Outlet Gwanggyo Branch, 10, Docheong-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Sutgarakjeotgarak (숟가락젓가락)

Sutgarakjeotgarak (숟가락젓가락)

358.2501739051737m    21175     2020-08-12

14, Gwangbok-ro 55beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-248-0132

Sutgarakjeotgarak serves traditional home-made tofu dishes, made with soy beans grown in Korea.

Seongiljip (성일집)

Seongiljip (성일집)

364.00065863728713m    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.

Busan Museum of Movies (부산영화체험박물관)

373.9672424788742m    698     2024-04-30

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.

Busan Trick Eye Museum (부산 트릭아이뮤지엄)

Busan Trick Eye Museum (부산 트릭아이뮤지엄)

377.0887070105581m    22654     2024-03-06

(2F, Busan Museum of Movies), 12, Daecheong-ro 126beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-557-1577

Trick Eye Museum is centered around "trick eye," the English expression of the French word "trompe-l’oeil." It refers to an art technique that creates a 3D optical illusion from a 2D painting. The museum is a playground of interesting photography, with paintings adorning the walls, floors, or the ceiling, allowing visitors to take strange and quirky pictures. It is divided into five zones: Aqua, Masterpiece, Adventure, Ghost, and VR.

Lloyd - Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로이드 광복)

Lloyd - Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로이드 광복)

389.1885558818583m    0     2024-04-18

40, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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