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UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원))

8.0Km    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.

Gijang Haenyeo Village (Yeonhwari Hoetchon Village) (기장해녀촌(연화리횟촌))

8.1Km    2023-02-06

184, Yeonhwa 1-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-409-4066

Yeonhwari Hoetchon Village is located within 5 minutes by car from Daebyeon Port. Around 50 hoe (sliced raw fish) restaurants are in business around Yeonhwa Port, where visitors can enjoy the superb view of Jukdo Island. In particular, raw fish is cut in different shapes depending on the meat, and redfish is usually made thicker than white fish. White fish should be thinly sliced and soaked in cold water to fully enjoy it; as the meat shrinks, the texture is amazing. The chef's generosity and eloquence make the fish taste even more delicious and memorable.

Busan Museum (부산박물관)

8.1Km    2023-01-09

63, UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-7118

Busan Museum was founded on July 11, 1978 to collect, preserve, display, and research the cultural hertiage of Busan. The museum houses 45,000 artifacts, displaying just 1,300 through regular exhibition rooms. The museum underwent a remodeling project in 2002 along with the opening of Exhibition Hall 2 to expand to ten permanent exhibition rooms, as well as a planned exhibition space, heritage research room, experience hall, lecture hall, and more. The museum aims to provide more extensive research into uncovering historical artifacts, and provide educational programs to visitors.

Kim Yusun Daegubboljjim (김유순대구뽈찜)

Kim Yusun Daegubboljjim (김유순대구뽈찜)

8.1Km    2023-04-07

79-10, Motgol-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-627-4319

Kim Yusun Daegubboljjim is located in Daeyeon-dong, Nam-gu, Busan and they specialize in Daegu steamed codfish (also known as daegubboljjim in Korean). The daegubboljjim is made with crunch bean sprouts and spicy seasonings.

Gohyangjip Kalguksu (고향집칼국수)

Gohyangjip Kalguksu (고향집칼국수)

8.3Km    2019-08-17

397-2, Sinseon-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-622-2366

Gohyangjip Kalguksu offers kal-guksu (noodle soup) using red pepper powder, rice, and seasonal vegetables.

Munhwa Ssambap (문화쌈밥)

Munhwa Ssambap (문화쌈밥)

8.3Km    2016-10-26

72, UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-626-2292

Munhwa Ssambap serves up delicious ssambap (leaf wraps and rice) at reasonable prices.

Busan Cultural Center (부산문화회관)

8.3Km    2021-08-06

1, UN pyeonghwa-ro 76beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-6000

Busan Cultural Center began construction in October 1983 and finished constructing three halls in 1993. In April 2010, the cultural center underwent renovations and reopend in October. The architecture format used traditional Korean houses with a large, medium, and small halls. Large gates and walls were removed to allow easy access. The roof used concrete slabs to recreate traditional patterns and the exterior walls are made of granite stone.

Oyang Susan (오양수산)

Oyang Susan (오양수산)

8.4Km    2021-03-22

548-3, Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-721-0074

This is a famous store in Busan where you can eat fresh seafood dishes. This seafood restaurant is located in Gijang-gun, Busan. The most famous menu is grilled sea eel.

Hyewonjeongsa Temple (혜원정사)

8.5Km    2024-02-22

47 Gobun-ro 68beon-gil, Yeonje-gu, Busan

The "jeongsa" of Hyewonjeongsa Temple refers to a temple, meaning a place where practitioners dwell and dedicate themselves to spiritual cultivation. It houses various halls such as Daeungbojeon, Manbuljeon, Samseonggak, Bell Pavilion, Yosachae, and Statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. There is a hiking trail leading to the summit of Myobongsan Mountain, from where one can enjoy a panoramic view of Busan city.