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Busan Museum of Movies (부산영화체험박물관)

Busan Museum of Movies (부산영화체험박물관)

13.9Km    2024-10-14

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.

Zoomin [Tax Refund Shop] (줌인)

Zoomin [Tax Refund Shop] (줌인)

13.9Km    2024-04-19

95-1, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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Yeongdo Lighthouse (영도 등대)

14.0Km    2024-03-06

181, Jeonmang-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-405-1201

Yeongdo Lighthouse, first lit in 1906, stands at Taejongdae Park. It houses a maritime library, galleries, an observatory, and a café. From the observatory, on clear days, you can even see as far as the Japanese island of Tsushima Island. At the base of the lighthouse, there's a sculpture of a woman turned into stone, waiting for her husband who went out to sea. You can reach it by walking from Taejongdae Park or taking the Taejongdae Danubi Train.

Democracy Park (민주공원)

14.0Km    2021-02-24

19, Minjugongwon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-790-7400

Busan Democracy Park was created to commemorate and continue the spirit of Busan residents who significantly devoted their lives during the 4.19 Revolution, Buma (Busan and Masan) Democratic Movement and June Democratic Movement.

The park has several amenities such as a Grand Hall, Cubby Hall, and an arboretum. The Grand Hall is used to hold international conferences, academic events, lectures, and performing arts while the Cubby Hall is used for small conferences, lectures and a film theater.

Busan Tower (부산타워)

Busan Tower (부산타워)

14.0Km    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.

Ahopsansup Forest (아홉산숲)

Ahopsansup Forest (아홉산숲)

14.0Km    2025-04-15

37-1 Midong-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan

Ahopsansup Forest is a forest located at the foot of Ahopsan Mountain in Cheolma-myeon, Gijang-gun, Busan. It is a place where visitors can meet the undamaged natural environment and ecology. Diverse forests ㅡsuch as bamboo forests, cypress forests, cedar trees, ginkgo trees, and natural forests, including Geumgang pine trees aged 100 to 300 years, make up Ahopsan Mountain. It is a private forest with a total area of ​​520,000 square meters and has been there for about 400 years. Only a limited number of people who have made a reservation in advance are allowed to enter for nature conservation. Unlike amusement parks and recreation areas, viewing is possible only within the limits that do not damage nature. However, forest experiences, activity programs for children, and forest explanation program are offered for visitors' entertainment.

Yeongdo Haenyeo Culture Exhibition Hall (영도해녀문화전시관)

Yeongdo Haenyeo Culture Exhibition Hall (영도해녀문화전시관)

14.0Km    2024-12-27


+82-51-419-4505

Yeongdo Haenyeo Culture Exhibition Hall is a two-story building with meaning and history Haenyeo on display. Haenyeo are women divers that dive for seafood without any equipments. 
The tradition of Haenyeo has become a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. First floor of the building consists Haenyeo seafood store that sells fresh seafood collected by the Haenyeos, while the second floor is an exhibition hall dedicated to Haenyeo.

New Year's Bell-ringing Ceremony (새해맞이 시민의 종 타종행사)

New Year's Bell-ringing Ceremony (새해맞이 시민의 종 타종행사)

14.0Km    2020-03-25

37-55, Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-501-6051

The New Year's Bell-ringing Ceremony in Busan is an event for local residents and tourists to wrap up the end of the year and greet a new year. It is a representative winter themed festival of Busan, held December 31 to January 1.

Yongdusan Park (용두산공원)

Yongdusan Park (용두산공원)

14.0Km    2024-03-06

37-55, Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-860-7820

Situated at the heart of Busan, Yongdusan Park is famous for its escalators, which connect the Nampo-dong area with the park. The park has a great view of the Busan Port and the Yeongdo area. Notable sights in the area include the Busan Tower, the Statue of Admiral Yi Sunsin, a bell pavilion, a flower clock, and a sculpture of a dragon. The observatory on the Busan Tower offers an expansive view of Busan’s city center, the Busan Port, and the South Port at the distance. The view of the city at night is also not to be missed. Nearby tourist sites include many of Busan’s famous sights, from Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street to Jagalchi and Gukje Markets.

Converse - Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스 광복)

Converse - Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스 광복)

14.1Km    2024-04-22

81, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

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