Busan Tower (부산타워)

Busan Tower, standing at 120 meters tall, is an iconic observation tower situated in Busan’s Yongdusan Park. This tower offers visitors panoramic views of Busan Port and Yeongdo Island. A highlight is the nightly fireworks mapping show, where graphical displays are projected onto the windows, creating a mesmerizing backdrop against the colorful night view of Busan Port Bridge. The lower floor of the tower is a haven of amusement, themed around a flying submarine. On the second floor, visitors will find a photo zone and rooms decorated with themes representing famous travel destinations in Busan.

– Address : 37-30 Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-51-601-1800

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
10:00-22:00 (Last admission 21:30)

– Restrooms
Available

– Admission Fees
Adults 12,000 won / Children & Senior citizens (ages 65 and older) 9,000 won

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Yongdusan Park (용두산공원)

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– Homepage
bisco.or.kr/yongdusanpark

Situated at the heart of Busan, Yongdusan Park is famous for its escalators, which connect the Nampo-dong area with the park. The park has a great view of the Busan Port and the Yeongdo area. Notable sights in the area include the Busan Tower, the Statue of Admiral Yi Sunsin, a bell pavilion, a flower clock, and a sculpture of a dragon. The observatory on the Busan Tower offers an expansive view of Busan’s city center, the Busan Port, and the South Port at the distance. The view of the city at night is also not to be missed. Nearby tourist sites include many of Busan’s famous sights, from Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street to Jagalchi and Gukje Markets.

⊙ Busan Museum of Movies (부산영화체험박물관)

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– Homepage
busanbom.kr

The Busan Museum of Movies is Korea’s first exhibition & experience space dedicated to films. Visitors can learn more about the process of making movies, as well as the history and future of the filming industry.

⊙ Busan Modern & Contemporary History Museum – Main Building (부산근현대역사관 본관)

– Homepage
www.busan.go.kr/mmch

Busan Modern & Contemporary Museum showcases the evolving identity of Busan through various exhibitions and programs. Housed in the former Bank of Korea Headquarters building, the museum’s main building is a first-generation Korean architectural building. It features exhibitions and performances by young artists on the basement floor, and houses the Bank of Korea archive room, a café, a lounge and a gift shop on the first floor. The second floor is dedicated to special exhibitions, while the third and fourth floors offer educational spaces and historical exhibitions that trace Busan’s changing identity from the turbulent colonial period to the present day, offering visitors a meaningful glimpse into modern Korean history.

⊙ Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street (광복로문화패션거리)

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– Homepage
www.visitbusan.net

Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street is about 600 m long from the entrance to Gukje Market. The street has historically featured many clothing shops, and it is quite crowded at night or on weekends. Every December, the area also hosts the Busan Christmas Tree Cultural Festival, which turns the street into a pedestrian-only area. There are plenty of good restaurants in the area, which is a great place to feel the vitality and energy of Busan’s youth.

⊙ Busan Street Festa in Gwangbok (부산 스트릿 페스타 인 광복)

– Tel
+82-70-4808-2875

The Busan Street Festa in Gwangbok transforms everyday urban spaces into a festival stage through various programs such as music, dance, performance shows, local flea markets, and parades that unfold throughout the streets.

⊙ Central Park Hotel (센트럴파크 호텔)

– Homepage
http://centralparkhotelbusan.com

The Central Park Hotel in Jung-gu, Busan, offers rooms with sea views and an indoor terrace next to the elevator – a kind of secret space. There is a car lift parking facility, Busan travel information is available in the lobby, and staff are available 24-hours to help travelers with luggage, etc. The hotel is within easy reach of downtown Busan sites such as Yongdusan Park, Gongbokro Fashion Street, Changseon-dong Food Alley, Bupyeong Jokbal Alley, and BIFF Street.

⊙ Gukje Market (국제시장)

– Homepage
gukjemarket.co.kr

The current marketplace of Gukje Market first formed after the liberation of Korea from the Japanese administration when people gathered to trade overseas products left by the Japanese and brought in by Koreans who came back from abroad. Following the Korean War, refugees who fled to Busan set up stalls in order to make a living by selling smuggled or imported products, which developed into Gukje Market (gukje meaning “international” in Korean) of today. Gukje Market is one of Korea’s largest markets and a testament to Korea’s modern history. The market is divided into two wings, and first-timers to the market are advised to be careful not to get lost in the maze-like alleys and halls.

⊙ Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)

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– Homepage
eng.gukjemarket.co.kr

Gukje Market Food Street has more than 60 years of history as one of Busan’s traditional markets’ most famous food streets. It is known for a number of dishes, such as Chungmu gimbap served with sweet and sour squid salad, sweet-and-spicy tteokbokki, milmyeon (wheat noodles), dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup), sundae, patbingsu (shaved ice with red beans), and Busan’s iconic bibim dangmyeon (spicy glass noodles). These dishes are enjoyed on small stools next to the street stalls. The sight of the diners lining the stall is one of the defining views of traditional markets in Korea. Visitors can also find suitable clothing, shoes, and accessories here.

Busan Tower (부산타워)