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Recently, the term “hocance” has been gaining popularity, making the stay at hotels and resorts the ultimate purpose of a trip. The Eternal Journey book café in Hilton Busan was built for this purpose—to provide rest to visitors through books.

Meet the provisional capital, Busan

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Meet the provisional capital, Busan. Provisional Capital Memorial Hall, the trace of the Korean War. Shortly after the breakout of the Korean War—the nation’s biggest tragedy—on June 25, 1950, the government organizations, including the president, moved to Busan, which became a provisional capital. The provincial office of Gyeongsangnam-do Province was used as the presidential residence, which has continued to remain as a monument that contains the history of Busan today.

LetsRun Park offers a feeling of enjoyment, comfort, and excitement!

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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.

Enjoy the sea, mountain, and river in the camping sites of Busan

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Camping is a perfect outdoor activity to liven up your daily routine. Busan’s camping sites offer an experience of the sea, mountain, and river inside the city.

Jangansa Temple, a millennium temple in Bulgwangsan Mountain surrounded by the valley

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Jangansa Temple is said to have been founded by Buddhist Monk Wonhyo famous for the story of horrid skull cup. For more than 1,300 years, it has been in harmony with the foot of Bulgwangsan Mountain. With Bulgwangsan Mountain in its background and Jangansa Valley in its foreground, Jangansa Temple attracts many people with the beautiful nature outside and harmonious design inside.

Delicious Busan_Special Issue, Tteokbokki

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** This content was filmed in compliance with COVID-19 quarantine guidelines. Last September, Visit Busan had a survey for the favorite foods of Busan’s local and international visitors, and discovered pork and rice soup, wheat noodles, and nakgopsae (stir-fried octopus, beef small intestines and shrimp) as a result. Although it did not make it into the rankings, tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) also had a strong following as befitting its status as Korean soul food. What would a trip in Korea be without tteokbokki, after all? So, this time, we’re presenting you with a tteokbokki tour in Busan, where you’ll get to know more about the best of Busan styles in tteokbokki.

This park is where you find small but sure happiness_APEC Naru Park

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When you’re bored or tired of your daily routine, pick up a book, and walk out to the quiet APEC Naru Park. While the park is a small space that stretches out along the Suyeong Riverside, there are tables where you can read, a walking path, a jogging course, and a sculpture park. Enjoy the freedom to flip through the pages of the book under the tree shade while feeling the breeze from the river. Not a fan of reading? Then, how about a leisurely stroll? Ride a bike to roam around the peaceful park. Small but sure happiness in the urban area of Busan occurs at the APEC Naru Park.

Pollock roe, traditional Korean food

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Everybody knows that myeongran (pollack roe) is a mass of eggs contained in the ovaries of a female pollack. Myeongran-jeot is salted pollack roe, which can be enjoyed in various ways: marinated with sesame oil, grilled, or boiled as soup. The flavor varies depending on regions and recipes, but no matter how you eat it, it’s called a “rice thief” in Korea, which means perfectly delicious.

Busan’s brilliant Seomyeon Market

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Nearly 60 years old, Seomyeon Market is becoming a hotspot in Seomyeon—Busan’s largest shopping street. The traditional market is always crowded with people who wish to taste local dishes, such as noodle soup, old-fashioned fried chicken, and pork and rice soup in the gourmand alley.

Let’s make eomuk (fish cake) in Busan, a mecca of fish cakes!

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It is no wonder that Busan eomuk (fish cake) is famous, but only a few know why it has become Busan’s iconic food. Its popularity is closely associated with the modern history of Busan. Fish cake originated from oden in Japan, which has been a popular food since the Edo period. Located near Japan, Busan served as a primary gateway to the Japanese food culture during the period of Japanese occupation. Above all, fish, a major ingredient of fish cake, was abundant in this maritime city.

Donghae Line tour

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The Donghae Line is a railway line connecting Bujeon Station in Busanjin-gu to Ilgwang Station in Gijang-gun. Prior to the Donghae Line, people had significant difficulty traveling by public transportation from downtown Busan to Ilgwang. However, the Donghae Line allows people to access Gijang and Ilgwang within about 30 min, thus giving more options to enjoy Busan attractions. Let’s find Busan attractions along the Donghae Line. Recommended Route Bujeon Market (Bujeon Station) - Oncheoncheon Café Street (Allak Station) - Songjeong Beach (Sonjeong Station) - Jukseong Catholic Church (Gijang Station) - Ilgwang Beach (Ilgwang Station)

The beautiful and brilliant hydrangea at Taejongdae Park

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** 2023 Busan Hydrangea Flower Cultural Festival has been canceled. In Busan, there is a festival that you must visit in early summer before the vacation season begins in earnest. The Hydrangea Flower Cultural Festival is held yearly between late June and early July at the Taejongsa Temple, located in Taejongdae Park. Enjoy the beautiful coastal landscape and the multicolored hydrangea at this must-visit tourist destination.

Return of the Gaya Kingdom at the Bokcheon Museum / Ancient Tombs in Bokcheon-dong

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Forty tombs of the ancient kingdom of Gaya were discovered at the redevelopment of an old residential area. Without any sign of tomb robbery, the numerous historical artifacts were excavated from the perfectly conserved Gaya Kingdom tombs, including gilt-bronze crowns, earthenware, armor, and helmets. Artifacts that enlighten us on the outstanding ironware culture of Gaya various shapes of tombs are displayed at the Bokcheon Museum.

If you know science, you can see the future. - Busan National Science Museum!

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A total of 1.14 million of Busan citizens signed to establish the Busan National Science Museum. Considering the 3.5 million population of Busan, you can imagine how much the citizens wanted to have a local science museum. With such a huge interest and support, the Busan National Science Museum was established with the design of a ship as if it wishes to sail away with future scientists.

NC Department Store Seomyeon Store

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Maintaining a size between a department store and an outlet, it’s popular among younger customers based on high brand power in terms of fashion and food. Each store is equipped with a customer resting area, culture center, and performance facility.

F1963, From Wire Factory to Culture Factory

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Parking area for persons with disabilities; wheelchair access available The name F1963 combines the first letter from the word “factory” and the year “1963” when the first factory of Kiswire was built. The company’s wire factory, operated until 2008, was transferred, and the empty site transformed into a complex culture space.