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168 Stairs (168계단)

168 Stairs (168계단)

3.6Km    2023-01-03

9, Yeongcho-gil 197beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-253-8253

This is the fastest way to go downhill from Sanbok road to Busan port. The stairs are known to be as tall as a 6-story building and have exactly 168 steps. In the past, there used to be 3 wells located at the bottom of the stairs, which locals would wait in line to draw water when there was insufficient water, but now, there is only one well with drinking water.

Choryang Ibagu-gil & Sanbok Road (초량 이바구길 & 산복도로)

Choryang Ibagu-gil & Sanbok Road (초량 이바구길 & 산복도로)

3.6Km    2019-01-23

Areas of Choryang-dong, Dong-gu, Busan-si

Located near Busan Station, Choryang Ibagu-gil street was formed when people started building houses on top of the hill during the time of poverty. An observatory, Ibagu Archive Center, Yu Chi-hwan Postbox, and other places perfect for photos can be seen along the road leading up to the hilltop. Atop the hill, a wide road known as the Sanbok Road features an open view of Busan's downtown within a sight. The night scene is especially beautiful from this road, as the lights from the neighborhood twinkle and gleam as the surrounding area gets darker.

UN Sculpture Park (UN조각공원)

3.6Km    2023-04-04

Daeyeong-dong, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-4541

UN Sculpture Park is located next to the UN Memorial Cemetery where the souls of UN soldiers who served in the Korean War rest in peace. The sculpture park exhibits 34 pieces of artworks created and donated by sculptors from 21 nations who provided support in the Korean War. These sculptures were created as a part of UN Memorial Park International Sculpture Symposium (September 15-30, 2000) that commemorated the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War in honor of those who fought in the war. The UN Sculpture Park had its opening ceremony on October 24, 2001.

 

Toyoko Inn Hotel - Busan Station Branch (토요코인호텔 (부산역1점))

Toyoko Inn Hotel - Busan Station Branch (토요코인호텔 (부산역1점))

3.6Km    2021-12-14

12, Jungang-daero 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-466-1045

Toyoko Inn Hotel is Asia’s largest business hotel chain and has branches in the USA, Germany, the UK, and China in addition to 242 branches in Japan.

The Busan Station branch of Toyoko Inn Hotel is located within walking distance of Busan Station and offers clean and comfortable guestrooms at affordable prices. By eliminating frivolous services and facilities, Toyoko Inn Hotel is able to offer reduced room rates without sacrificing basic comforts.

The hotel operates under the mantra ‘comfortable and clean accommodation near the train station’ and is geared mainly towards business travelers who need some rest and relaxation before continuing on their way. Desktop computers with wireless internet connection are available at the lobby for guests’ convenience.

Chang Kee-ryo Memorial Hall (장기려기념 더 나눔센터)

3.6Km    2019-04-10

48, Yeongchowit-gil, Dong-gu, Busan

Established in 2013, the Chang Kee-ryo Memorial Hall is a place to honor Dr. Chang, often referred to as the Schweitzer of Korea, for his lifelong practice of sharing with poor neighbors.

Aimerfeel - Kyungsung Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에메필 경성대)

Aimerfeel - Kyungsung Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에메필 경성대)

3.7Km    2024-04-18

1F, 18-1, Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

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Almond Hotel (아몬드호텔)

Almond Hotel (아몬드호텔)

3.7Km    2024-12-22

12-5 , Jungang-daero 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-469-1918, +82-51-469-1919

A five-minute walk from Busan Station and 1 km from the Busan Port Passenger Terminal, Hotel Almond is highly convenient for public transport and particularly popular with business travelers. Its spacious guestrooms are divided into ondol type and bedroom type rooms, and most of them come with a large bathtub. The hotel provies photocopying, printing, faxing and luggage storage services. Nearby tourist attractions include Choryangibagu-gil, Yongdusan Park, Bosu-dong Bookstore Alley, and Jagalchi Market.

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

3.7Km    2024-03-06

93 UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-625-0625

UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea stands as the sole UN cemetery globally, established by the UN Command in 1951 to inter fallen soldiers from the Korean War. Initially accommodating around 11,000 individuals, it later saw the repatriation of many, with 2,300 remains laid to rest. Soldiers from 11 nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, find their final resting place here. The site features Memorial Service Hall, Memorabilia Hall, Wall of Remembrance, UN Forces Monument, and Unknown Soldier's Pathway.