Choryang

Busan

Busan as well as an individual male
Busan which includes a city and landscape views
Busan showing a city as well as a small group of people
Busan
Busan featuring signage
Follow this neighborhood’s Story Way to see its main highlights and enjoy the stunning vistas of the Busan Port from the top of the hill.

Choryang, in the gu (district) of Dong, was first established by refugees who fled here during the Korean War. These displaced families just kept adding small dwellings to the hill until it was completely covered and became a community of its own.

The name of its main road, Ibagu-gil, means “Story Way” in the local Gyeongsang dialect. Exhibits on the Gallery Wall along the way show the history of this still humble-looking area.

The road takes you inland from Busan Station, near the Port of Busan, and up the hill. The mountain village of Choryang’s most famous attraction is the 168 Stairs. This narrow and steep staircase takes you from sea level all the way up to Sanbok-doro (Mountainside Road).

It’s a big climb with as many steps as its name suggests, so bring bottled water and wear good shoes. Those who can’t climb as high can cheat a little and take the monorail up. As you can imagine, this relatively new addition to the streetscape was welcomed by the locals and tourists alike.

This vista and the end of the 168 Stairs is especially romantic at night when the city’s skyline and bridges are lit up by thousands of lights.

After walking the 168 Stairs back down at your leisure, browse the Choryang Ibagu Night Market for street food from the South Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese cultures. This market is held each evening at the Choryang Traditional Market. If you are visiting by day, have a picnic in Busan Jungang Park instead.

The port is home to a wide range of seafood restaurants that cater for all budgets. Order sushi rolls, sashimi dishes, scallion pancakes or grilled clams or find a place that offers an all-you-can eat buffet.

The high-speed KTX train connects the capital Seoul to nearby Busan Station, from where you should take exit 7 to get there fastest. If you arrive via the Busan Port International Passenger Terminal, it’s best to take a taxi.


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Top hotels in Choryang

Asti Hotel Busan Station
Asti Hotel Busan Station
4 out of 5
7, Jungang-daero 214beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
The price is P4,145 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
P4,145
P4,560 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Lovely stay!
"Booked for a quick getaway and was not disappointed."

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2025

Asti Hotel Busan Station
Toyoko Inn Busan Station No.1
Toyoko Inn Busan Station No.1
3 out of 5
12, Jungang-daero 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Dong-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is P3,158 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
P3,158
P3,474 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,340 reviews)
"Breakfast is always superb in Toyoko-inn"

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2025

Toyoko Inn Busan Station No.1
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Station
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Station
4 out of 5
10, Jungang-daero 196 beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
The price is P3,338 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
P3,338
P3,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"perfect location for someone uses train"

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Station
Busan View Hotel Busan Station
Busan View Hotel Busan Station
2.5 out of 5
16-10, Jungang-daero 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
The price is P1,644 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
P1,644
P1,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Stay at this hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Nampodong Street and Lotte Department Store Busan Main ...
7.8/10 Good! (623 reviews)
"Awesome Stay! Will book again Soon!"

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2024

Busan View Hotel Busan Station
Notte La Mia
Notte La Mia
3 out of 5
265, Daeyeong-ro, Dong-gu, Busan
The price is P2,886 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
P2,886
P3,175 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (724 reviews)
Great hotel
"Everything was great. Courteous staff, rooms with plenty of universal power plugs, usbs. A lot of space. My only comment would be that the mattress is a tad firm as im used to hotels providing softer mattresses"

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2025

Notte La Mia
Hound Hotel Busan Station
Hound Hotel Busan Station
2.5 out of 5
9, Jungang-daero 236beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, PUS
The price is P3,472 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
P3,472
P3,820 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (386 reviews)
"It was a really great hotel! Clean with great service. The restaurant upstairs was excellent too. Lots of eclectic options to choose from."

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2025

Hound Hotel Busan Station
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Other neighbourhoods around Choryang

Busan which includes signage

Dong-gu

The mountain views and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Dong-gu. 168 Stairs and Busan Citizens' Hall are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Choryang Station or Busan Subway Station to get around the larger area.

Dong-gu
Jung District which includes a city, a river or creek and a bridge

Jung-gu

Travelers choose Jung-gu for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Jungang Station or Nampo Station and check out top sights like Busan Tower.

Jung-gu

Jungang-dong

While you're in Jungang-dong, take in top sights like Busan Port Passenger Terminal and jump on the metro at Jungang Station to see more of the city.

Jungang-dong
Jagalchi Fish Market showing food and markets

Nampo-dong

Shopping and seafood restaurants are highlights of Nampo-dong. Make a stop by Jagalchi Fish Market or Nampodong Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jangalchi Station to get around town.

Nampo-dong
Busan Citizens Park featuring heritage elements, a garden and wildflowers

Seomyeon

Consider a visit to Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seomyeon. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Buam Station or Gaya Station.

Seomyeon
Busanjin which includes wildflowers and a lake or waterhole

Busanjin

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

You might enjoy the shopping while in Busanjin. Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Buam Station or Seomyeon Station to see more of the city.

Busanjin

Choryang