Dong-gu
Busan





Popular places to visit

168 Stairs
Leading from the Busan Port to Sanbok Road, this steep staircase is as high as a six-storey building and you’re invited to climb it.

Gwangalli Beach
Swim in the calm water of a sheltered bay, dine at waterfront seafood bars and see uninterrupted views of Gwangan Bridge.

Haeundae Beach
Let your cares float away while you bob on a tube just off Korea’s most famous beach, where locals and tourists come to see and be seen.

Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch
During your visit to Busan, you can do some window-shopping at Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

Shinsegae Centum City
Pull on ice skates, practice your golf swing or slip into a spa at the world’s largest department store. You’ll find great shopping and dining too, of course.

Nampodong Street
During your trip to Busan, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Nampodong Street. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.
Things to do

From Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour

Private Custom Tour With a Local Guide in Busan

Old Korea Thousand History Tour of Gyeongju from Busan

Busan: Gyeongju Guided Day Trip to Three Kingdoms Capital

Gyeongju Historic Areas Day Tour with Sky Capsule from Busan

Busan: Coastal Wonders & Cultural Gems Tour with Sky Capsule
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Other neighbourhoods around Dong-gu

Choryang
Get to know Choryang and its many features like its monuments and waterfront. You might want to explore sights like 168 Stairs and Choryang Market, and you can jump on the metro at Choryang Station or Busan Subway Station to get around the city.

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.
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.

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.

Seomyeon
Consider a visit to Seven Luck Casino 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.

Busanjin
You might enjoy the shopping while in Busanjin. Bujeon Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Buam Station or Seomyeon Station to see more of the city.
- Choryang Ibagu-gil Road
- Jaseong University Park
- Gwangalli Beach
- Haeundae Beach
- Shinsegae Centum City
- Nampodong Street
- Songdo Beach
- Songjeong Beach
- Jagalchi Fish Market
- Dadaepo Beach
- Gukje Market
- Bupyeong Kkangtong Market
- Busan Exhibition and Convention Center
- BIFF Square
- Taejongdae Park
- Busan Tower
- Gimhae Lotte Water Park
- Ilgwang Beach
- Dalmaji Hill