Yongdusan Jagalchi Special Tourist Zone (용두산 자갈치 관광특구)

6.9Km 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)

6.9Km 2025-04-15

52 Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-245-2594

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

Nonghyup Hanaro Mart - Jagalchi Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (농협하나로마트 자갈치)

6.9Km 2024-04-22

73, Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Samjin Fish Cake History Museum · History Hall (삼진어묵체험·역사관)

6.9Km 2023-01-10

36, Taejong-ro 99beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-412-5468

Fish cakes are one of the most popular snacks in Busan. Among many fish cake makers in the city, Samjin Fish Cake is the oldest fish cake producer. Its main store in Yeongdo looks like a bakery shop. Visitors can choose among a variety of fish cakes and there is a separate space in the store where they can eat purchased fish cakes. The experience hall on the second floor provides a chance for visitors to make their own fish cake.

AREA6 (AREA6)

6.9Km 2023-02-03

37-3, Taejong-ro 105beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-1644-1593

AREA6 is a multipurpose cultural space made to promote the artisans and artists of Busan as a part of an urban regeneration project. On the first floor, there are a total of nine spaces, including F&B brands, select shops, and information centers. The second floor is a co-working space and lounge, and the third floor consists of a rooftop and seminar room that anyone can freely use. It was designed sensibly by keeping the existing buildng's shape without compromising volume and scale. Each space, such as a small alley that leads from the yard like a maze, is full of individuality and is fun to look around. Busan's local brands, such as Ineoajimae, Busan Drinks, and Samjin Fish Cake are located here, and a flea market is also held irregularly.

Yeongdo Bongnae Market (Bongnae Market) (영도봉래시장 / 봉래시장)

6.9Km 2023-02-03

39, Taejong-ro 113beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-413-3111

As a traditional market naturally formed during the Japanese colonial era, Yeongdo Bongnae Market boasted a large scale, but became smaller in size by being partially incorporated with the road after the establishment of Busandaegyo Bridge. The commercial district was further reduced when Namhang Market was formed on the other side. However, food companies such as Samjin Foods and Seongsil Foods, which boast a history and tradition of more than 50 years, maintain their positions within the marketplace and continue to be favored by the local community.

Arp (아르프)

6.9Km 2024-01-05

35 Taejong-ro 99beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

Located across from Samjin Food in Bongnae Market in Yeongdo-gu, Arp is a vegan restaurant famous as a place to take Instagrammable photos due to its streamlined and stylish interior. The recommended menu is Gosari Pasta, which has a delicious pesto made from brackens from Jirisan Mountain. The Arp Vegan Black Burger is filled with a plant-based patty, vegan cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato in a light and savory bun, making it a filling meal even for vegetarians. The signature menu here is rice liquor. The liquor is made using green tea leaves from Bongnaesan Mountain in Yeongdo, sticky rice, and malt, and is a perfect match with any menu. A variety of rice liquors are available, each crafted to offer a different experience for the taste buds by making slight changes using ingredients, fermentation, and seasonal characteristics. For example, Sunshine of You has a refreshing tart taste, while Lette uses lime to give a taste that suits the summer season.

Yeongdodaegyo Bridge (영도대교)

7.0Km 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.

Dongnaeeupseong History Festival (동래읍성역사축제)

7.0Km 2025-01-08

80 Munhwa-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan
+82-51-550-4000

The Dongnaeeupseong History Festival offers an immersive experience of the history and culture of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town, where the Battle of Dongnaeseong Fortress took place during the Japanese Invasions of Korea in 1592. Highlights include a musical dramatizing the patriotic spirit of the Dongnae Governor during the battle and various hands-on experiences, such as participating as Dongnae citizens using traditional Joseon-era coins.

Busan Cine Road (부산 영화의 거리)

7.0Km 2024-10-29

91, Marine city 1-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Busan Cine Road is a haven for Korean films, dramas, and other K-content. On one side of Haeundae Beach where Gwangandaegyo Bridge comes into view is a path lined with posters and sculptures of major Korean films. There are also thematic zones dedicated to 10 million box office hits, animated films, and films set in Haeundae and Busan. On clear days, Visitors can enjoy the view of the blue seas on clear days and the brilliance of Gwangandaegyo Bridge standing across the horizon in the evening.

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