A meaningful story tour around the original downtown of Busan
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4 Themed travel tours can be wonderful.
If you’re interested in various themed trips, then a gourmet tour for trying must-visit restaurants, an activity tour for exploring various experiences, and a story tour around the original downtown of Busan would be perfect for you. There are not only many things to eat and see but also various old stories about Busan to hear. The tour takes place across Jung-gu, Seo-gu, Dong-gu, and Yeongdo-gu, and it is especially guided by local seniors who have been residents in these areas for a long time.
Let’s take a journey filled with interesting stories that will remind adults of the good old days as they reminisce about the old town of Busan, and give children a meaningful opportunity to gain new experiences.
Busan > Dong-gu
Busan Aquarium, where you can see, smell, hear, and feel the sea
9054 7 7 Haeundae Beach first comes to mind when people think about Busan.
However, if you find the sun-drenched and hot white sand a bit burdensome, or if you prefer a cool breeze of an air-conditioner indoors,you can visit Busan Aquarium in Haeundae Beach, where you will surely enjoy your holiday.
Sea Life Busan Aquarium introduces you to the incredible world of more than 10,000 marine creatures with over 250 species.
It presents a spectacular sight consisting of 8 theme zones, an 80m long submarine tunnel, and 2 main aquariums.
Busan > Haeundae-gu
Encountering Busan, the wartime capital filled with joys and sorrows of refugees
9028 0 3 On June 25, 1950, the Korean War began with a surprise attack on neighboring South Korea at dawn. Unprepared to fight, South Korea lost its capital, Seoul, in three days after the war broke out. The South Korean government had no option but to retreat and declared Busan as the wartime capital on August 18, 1950. Although it has been almost 70 years since then, Busan still has traces of the war. Let us follow these historical traces filled with joys and sorrows.
Wartime Capital Trail Tombstone Cultural Village - Cloud Observatory – Choi Min-Shik Gallery – Train House Artistic Cultural Experience Ground - Provisional Capital Memorial Hall – Seokdang Museum
Busan > Seo-gu
LetsRun Park offers a feeling of enjoyment, comfort, and excitement!
8984 0 1 Among different kinds of theme parks, LetsRun Park stands out as a horse-themed park. LetsRun Park BusanGyeongnam attracts people’s attention with its striking horse statue at the entrance.
Busan > Gangseo-gu
Kangkangee Arts Village where history lives on
8983 0 1 Ships are packed in the lighters wharf across the Jagalchi Market beyond the Yeongdo Bridge. This is where the legendary mecca of fixing ships, the Kangkangee Arts Village, is located. The word “kangkangee” comes from the sound of a hammer hitting the surface of the ship to strip away old and rusty paint or shells at the shipyard. From the days when the ceaseless sound of fixing ships was heard, Daepyeong-dong was called Kangkangee Arts Village.
If you think that the workers making the sounds of fixing ships are men, you are mistaken. The workers who relied on a single rope to fix ships for a long time are the married women of Daepyeong-dong. They are women of steel who endured the hard work at the shipyard while suffering from the noise and ringing in the ears to provide a better future for their children.
Busan > Yeongdo-gu
Kill two birds with one stone! Take a trip to the west and east parts of Busan
8942 0 1 Recommended Itinerary First day: Taejongdae Park - Songdo Beach - Gamcheon Culture Village - Gukje Market/Kkangtong Market - Yongdusan Park
Second day: Gwangandaegyo Bridge - Haeundae Beach - Dongbaek Coastal Trail (Nurimaru APEC House) - Dalmaji Pass - Songjeong Beach - Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Busan > Yeongdo-gu
A small world as diverse as the aroma of a coffee, Jeonpo Café Street and Jeollidangil Street!
8902 0 2 Jeonpo Cafe Street became more famous after being selected in The New York Times’ 52 World Destinations of the Year in 2017. Connected to the street, Jeollidangil Street is lined with alleys of different colors. The deserts and coffees of the shops filling the narrow alleys are as diverse as their colorful buildings. You can also enjoy various food in Jeonpo Café Street and Jeollidangil Street. Walking along Seomyeon Street, Busan’s busiest street, you’ll find a school building and playground called “Norimaru.” Once you arrive at this place, you’re near. Take a look at the buildings next to it, and you’ll notice Jeonpo Cafe Street.
Busan > Busanjin-gu
A tour of lighthouses and reliable guards in Busan
8875 0 1 A lighthouse acts as a signal light for inbound and outbound ships to ensure their safe sailing. Recently, because of its distinctive exterior, it has become not only a unique spot but also a must-visit place for tourists. In Busan, surrounded by the East and South Seas, why not begin a tour by searching unique lighthouses?
Busan > Yeongdo-gu
Head to the sea with stories of the old downtown of Busan
8853 0 0 Recommended Itinerary First day: Choryang Ibagu-gil – Forty Stairs and Cultural Center – BIFF Square / Gukje Market / Kkangtong Market – Bosu Book Street – Busan Museum of Movies / Trick Eye Museum Busan – Yongdusan Park Second day: Yeongdodaegyo Bridge – Huinnyeoul Culture Village – Taejongdae Park – Korea National Maritime Museum – Oryukdo Islets – Gwangalli Beach / Gwangandaegyo Bridge Third day: Haeundae – Sampho Coastal Trail – Cheongsapo Port – Songjeong Beach / Jukdo Park – Haedong Yonggungsa Temple – Ananti Cove – Jukseong Catholic Church
First day Choryang Ibagu-gil Forty Stairs and Cultural Center BIFF Square / Gukje Market / Kkangtong Market Bosu Book Street Busan Museum of Movies / Trick Eye Museum Busan Yongdusan Park
Busan > Dong-gu
Meet the Amnam Park at the edge of southern part of Amnam Peninsula
8830 0 7 The southern sea is showing through a pine forest.
The sun shining on it.
Boats are floating on the sparkling waves.
It presents tourists with a relaxing moment for their hearts.
This place is Amnam Park, located at the edge of the southern part of the Amnam Peninsula.
Busan > Seo-gu
Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town is Busan’s original attraction!
8829 0 3 Dongnae’s name has a long history. Originally, Busan was part of Dongnae until the Joseon period. However, during the Japanese occupation, the city was named “Busan.” Now, let’s explore the Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town, which used to embrace the whole town of Dongnae.
Busan > Dongnae-gu
History of Busan and the history of Korea
8813 1 4 The museum named after Busan.
The Busan Museum represents Busan and embodies the history of the Republic of Korea.
Since its opening in November 1978, the Busan Museum has served not only as a place for Busan citizens to rest but also as a large-scale exhibition hall that covers the entire history of Busan from the Paleolithic Age to the modern times through the Goryeo Dynasty and the Joseon Dynasty.
Busan > Nam-gu
8810 0 2 The red brick building at the end of the original downtown of Busan’s Ibagu-gil is the former Baekje Hospital, the first modern hospital in Busan. Opened in 1922, it was known as the best hospital. However, when it closed in 1932, the building had been used as a Chinese restaurant, Japanese military officers’ accommodation, and the Busan Public Safety Headquarters. Despite having gone through the ups and downs of Busan’s history, it still remains intact to this day.
The first floor currently serves as a café with the preserved interior and exterior of the former Baekje Hospital. Go back in time to the 1920s with the aroma of coffee in the air.
Busan > Dong-gu
Sajik Baseball Stadium is a “small Busan” filled with passion and energy.
8792 0 6 Baseball comes first in Busan because its people are unusually big fans of the sport. The Sajik Baseball Stadium—home of the Lotte giants, the most popular baseball club—features a unique cheering culture embodying their one-of-a-kind love for baseball.
Busan > Dongnae-gu
Chungnyeolsa Shrine, May They Repose There Always
8777 0 0 The Chungnyeolsa Shrine in Busan, with its neat and fitting appearance, is surrounded by the lush greenery of Mangwolsan Mountain in the back, facing the center of Busan to the front. The well-decorated garden, with its trees and pretty flowers that stretch along the pavement to the Main Hall, accentuates the solemn atmosphere of the shrine. Turning around after a moment of silence, you will be greeted by a wonderful vista of tradition blended with modernity.
Busan > Dongnae-gu
Head to Sampo Coastal Trail, and visit three major ports in Busan!
8773 0 8 Today, people are used to their busy lives that they forget to have a moment for themselves. Take a break from your hectic routine and have a lovely stroll at Sampo Coastal Trail across Haeundae and Songjeong to relax and regain peace of mind.
Sampo Coastal Trail Mipo Port - Mipo Railroad / Moontan Road – Cheongsapo Port - Daritdol Observatory - Mipo Railroad – Gudeokpo Port
Busan > Haeundae-gu