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Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street (광복로문화패션거리)

Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street (광복로문화패션거리)

553.2968577650769m    60941     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. 

Halmae Gaya Milmyeon (할매가야밀면)

Halmae Gaya Milmyeon (할매가야밀면)

559.5764967697139m    14351     2024-03-20

56-14, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-246-3314

Halmae Gaya Milmyeon is a restaurant near BIFF Square that serves milmyeon (wheat noodles). Milmyeon (wheat noodles), a folk dish of Busan, refers to noodles made with starch and flour. The yellowish noodles are chewy and plain in taste, perfect as accompaniments to the chilled clear soup with a sheet of ice on top. Nearby tourist sites include Gukje Market and Jagalchi Market.

La Valse Hotel Busan [Korea Quality] / 라발스호텔 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

La Valse Hotel Busan [Korea Quality] / 라발스호텔 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

560.2701328300642m    49     2021-03-29

82, Bongnaenaru-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-790-1510

This 29-story-high hotel towers over the skyline of Yeongdo-gu, just past the Busanhangdaegyo Bridge. Its greatest strength is the view of the sea, which can be enjoyed from most of the rooms. Different room types offer a view of the Busanhangdaegyo Bridge, Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, Busandaegyo Bridge, and other bridges that connect Yeongdo area with Busan, the lively heart of the city during the day, and the bright lights of Busan’s harbor at night. There are 380 rooms in the hotel, divided into 14 types, such as the Standard Terrace Ocean coming with a terrace and a bubble bath; Corner Double Half Ocean, which has a spacious view of the sea thanks to its window wall; and Corner Double Ocean. La Valse Sky Cafe & Bar serves the hotel’s breakfast, while the La Valse SKY29 (Rooftop) offers a great view of the city center on the 29th floor. Nampo Station on Busan Metro Line 1 and Kangkangee Arts Village are located 10 min by foot, while Busan’s other famous sights like Huinnyeoul Culture Village, Jagalchi Market, and Songdo Sea Cable Car are reachable in 10 min by car.

Venus - Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (비너스 광복)

Venus - Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (비너스 광복)

564.9597846279603m    0     2024-04-23

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

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Guess - Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (게스 광복)

Guess - Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (게스 광복)

571.284234367879m    0     2024-04-16

5, Gwangbokjungang-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Daiso - Busan Nampo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 부산남포)

Daiso - Busan Nampo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 부산남포)

590.9830241778277m    0     2024-04-23

2F, 10, Docheong-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Tonymoly - Busan Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 부산광복)

Tonymoly - Busan Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 부산광복)

593.9750437889654m    0     2024-04-17

52-1, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Yeongdodaegyo Bridge (영도대교)

598.6006239738197m    49918     2023-04-22

46, Taejong-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-1670-8114

Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, connecting Nampo-dong and Yeongdo Island, was the first bridge to connect the mainland to one of the nearby islands in Busan. The bridge lifted to allow ships to pass between the south and north ports, and made a passage for ships anywhere from two to seven times in one day. When the bridge was first constructed, many people would gather to watch the strange spectacle of a bridge rising up to point to the sky. The bridge remains a famous landmark of Busan even to this day.

Nampo Samgyetang (남포삼계탕)

619.229760457174m    11824     2024-03-15

16-1, Nampo-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-5075

Nampo Samgyetang serves samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), a popular pick-me-up food in Korea. The restaurant's history goes back to 1962, so it has developed a loyal following. The samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) served in the restaurant features Korean chicken boiled down with vegetables and medicinal herbs, resulting in a nutritious bowl of soup. Other menu items include jeonbok samgyetang (abalone and ginseng chicken soup) and dak jeongi gui (roasted chicken).

Nampo-dong Underground Shopping Center (남포동 지하도상가)

Nampo-dong Underground Shopping Center (남포동 지하도상가)

629.2860645783007m    10862     2022-09-13

jiha 44, Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-713-8200

Nampo-dong Underground Shopping Center has become one of Busan's most bustling commercial centers due to it's convenient location between Busan Jagalchi subway station and Nampo-dong subway station. The large indoor shopping space (length 517 m, x_width 25-34 m) also provides a much-adored resting spot for the locals, equipped with the latest central heating and air conditioning systems and equipment. As the gateway of the 21st century’s top tourist city, this shopping center sits between Busan Jagalchi Market and Busan Gukge Market. Busan International Film Festival is also held nearby, attracting quite a few foreign tourists. A variety of items are available, including ladies apparel, mens apparel, casual clothing, brands, designer clothes, handicrafts and accessories.