Gwangalli Eobang Festival (광안리어방축제)

4.4Km 2025-01-03

219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-610-4062

The Gwangalli Eobang Festival, held on the famous Gwangalli Beach, known for its fireworks and drone shows, aims to showcase Gwangalli‘s rich history beyond its popularity as a tourist destination. The festival is a manifestation of the history and cultural value of Jwasuyeong Eobang Nori (Fishing Village Festival of the Left Naval Headquarters), a national intangible cultural heritage of Korea. The festival provides attractions and activities of a fishing village that retains its tradition and elements of modernity. A street parade reenacts the procession of Gyeongsang Jwasusa, commander of the Busan naval forces during the Joseon Dynasty. Visitors can check out the musical Eobang, which is the main event of the festival, as well as more than 20 exhibitions and activities in the folk village. The village has recreated the old naval barracks and fishing villages, and actors dressed as jwasusa, sugun (navy soldier), and jumo (barmaid) go around the village to entertain visitors.

◎ Eobang
Following the establishment of Gyeongsang Jwasuyeong (naval forces) in the Suyeong regions during the Joseon Dynasty, the affiliation “Eobang” was formed between the naval forces and local fishermen. “Eobang” holds a similar meaning to the fishery cooperatives of today.

Sinhwa Gepan - Seomyeon Branch (신화게판 서면)

4.4Km 2021-03-19

46-8, Gaya-daero 784beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-51-802-7749

This is a Korean cuisine located in Busanjin-gu, Busan. Enjoy dishes made with crab and shrimp as the representative dishes of Busan. The representative menu is soy sauce marinated shrimp.

168 Stairs (168계단)

4.4Km 2023-01-03

9, Yeongcho-gil 197beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-253-8253

This is the fastest way to go downhill from Sanbok road to Busan port. The stairs are known to be as tall as a 6-story building and have exactly 168 steps. In the past, there used to be 3 wells located at the bottom of the stairs, which locals would wait in line to draw water when there was insufficient water, but now, there is only one well with drinking water.

Goban Sikdang Seo-myeon(고반식당 서면)

4.4Km 2020-12-28

46-10 Gaya-daero 784beon-gil Busanjin-gu Busan
+82-507-1340-1234

The staff cook the meat themselves. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Busanjin-gu, Busan. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly.

Yeongdo Cheonghak Reservoir Observatory (영도 청학배수지 전망대)

4.4Km 2024-02-13

36 Wachi-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

The observatory boasts stunning vistas of Busan's scenery. It is particularly renowned for the breathtaking night view of the Busan Port Bridge, making it a favorite spot for photography enthusiasts. Surrounding areas are well-equipped with a variety of exercise equipment, enhancing the outdoor experience. Additionally, visitors can explore the History Park, embark on the scenic Namparangil 2-course walking trail, or enjoy a leisurely walk or jog around the tranquil Bongnaesan Mountain.

Tteurak (뜨락)

4.4Km 2021-03-30

24-12, Jungang-daero 691beonga-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-51-806-9098

It offers various side dishes as well as delicious mackerel stew and various wraps. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Busanjin-gu, Busan. The most famous menu is braised mackerel.

Maksseoreo Paneun Hoetjip - Seomyeon Branch (막썰어파는횟집 서면)

4.4Km 2021-04-06

24-13, Jungang-daero 691beonga-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-51-701-3855

As a place where you can eat sliced raw fish at low prices, this restaurant is frequented by local residents. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Busanjin-gu, Busan. The representative menu is assorted sliced raw fish.

Jejuga Seo-myeon Branch (제주가 서면)

4.4Km 2024-03-15

36 Bujeon-ro 66beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-51-805-6341

Jejuga is a Jeju local cuisine restaurant located behind the Lotte Department Store in Seo-myeon, Busan Main Branch. It operates three stores in Busan, including the Gwangbok-dong main branch. Specializing in traditional Jeju dishes, its signature menu item is jeonbokjuk (abalone porridge), accompanied by dishes like jeonbok haemul ttukbaegi (abalone and seafood hot pot), seongge miyeokguk (sea urchin and seaweed soup), galchi jorim (braised cutlassfish), and okdom gui (grilled red tilefish). Known for its neat and delicious side dishes and clean dining atmosphere, it's a popular dining spot frequently visited by foreign tourists.

Matchandeul Wangsogeumgui Seo-myeon Branch (맛찬들왕소금구이 서면)

4.4Km 2024-03-15

24-3 Jungang-daero 691beonga-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-51-808-6088

Matchandeul Wangsogeumgui is a renowned restaurant known for its grilled pork located behind Lotte Department Store in Busan Main Store. They offer thickly sliced, aged pork belly and fresh pork shoulder that customers can grill themselves, providing a comfortable dining experience. Operating on both the first and second floors, it's a popular restaurant where guests often have to wait in line for a taste. The flavor of the grilled meat, accompanied by hot stone pot rice and traditional soybean paste jjigae served after the meal, is exceptional.

Jimmy Jinee Park (지미지니팍)

4.4Km 2021-04-06

24, Bujeon-ro 66beon-gil, Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-10-5012-6004

It is a café specializing in macaron, located at Jeonpo Café Street. This cafe is located in Busanjin-gu, Busan. The most famous menu is dessert.

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