Genius Artist Lee Jung-seop, dedicated to painting, escaped the gunfires of war and settled in Busan. On the steep mountain village of Beomil-dong packed with shabby shacks, Lee continued to create passionate artwork. Looking down on the area packed with houses from the Leejungseop View Point, we can get a glimpse into the tumultuous life of painter Lee Jung-seop. The 100 Stairs of Hope next to the observatory is a stair gallery that exhibits the works of Lee Jung-seob along with his yearning for his separated wife. The outdoor gallery, which doubles as a resting area, is where you can see the dynamic sculpture version of Lee’s symbolic work “White Bull.” The works of Lee Jung-seop shine brightly across the Lee Jung Seop Street in every little corner.

The place where you can enjoy 360-degree views of the Port of Busan. One of the main landmarks of tourism in Busan where you can enjoy both culture and sightseeing at once.

In the History Museum of Joseon Tongsinsa, visitors can explore and learn about the achievements of Joseon Tongsinsa, a large-scale delegation dispatched to Japan in the Joseon period for peace between Joseon and Japan. In addition, every May, the Joseon Tongsinsa Festival takes place in Gwangbok-ro, where both Korean and Japanese participants hold a parade of Joseon’s delegation.

Located on the second floor of Ami Cultural Learning Center, the gallery exhibits the photographs of Choi Min-shik, a documentary photographer whose field of activities is located in Jagalchi Market from the 1960s to the 1970s.

The Chungnyeolsa Shrine in Busan, with its neat and fitting appearance, is surrounded by the lush greenery of Mangwolsan Mountain in the back, facing the center of Busan to the front. The well-decorated garden, with its trees and pretty flowers that stretch along the pavement to the Main Hall, accentuates the solemn atmosphere of the shrine. Turning around after a moment of silence, you will be greeted by a wonderful vista of tradition blended with modernity.

Hansung 1918 in the alley of Jungang-dong’s original downtown used to be Hanseong Bank’s Busan branch for 40 years since its establishment in 1918. It was a symbol of financial architecture, which passed modern Busan’s golden age. Reborn as Hansung 1918 Busan Lifestyle Culture Center through renovations in April 2018, the establishment serves as a multipurpose space that supports life and cultural activities, perfect for everyone stopping by to read books.

Hwamyeong Arboretum gently sits on the outskirts of Geumjeongsan Mountain, a great mountain in Busan. Cool currents that fill the valley and mountain breeze makes your day pleasant at the arboretum. Thanks to the walking trails and shelters scattered throughout the arboretum, all you need to do is leisurely enjoy the forest. Even the pedestrian overpass across the pond becomes part of nature and the needle- and broad-leaved trees, as well as wildflowers and tropical plants form one massive fauna before your eyes.

The world is changing rapidly, but it isn’t true of this place; it’s as if time stood still. Tightly packed, shabby back-to-back houses, and alleys in between through which only one or two adults can manage to pass. This unusual landscape arouses retro-sensibility, but you won’t be soaked in the sentiment when you learn about its history. Let’s take a look at Somak Village in Uam-dong.

On days when you want to leave your busy life and take a quiet walk, visit Daeryong Village, located in a quiet suburb far away from crowded city areas. It is an ideal venue to enjoy relaxation and romance. In this place, where lots of artists gather and take part in artistic activities, you will witness unique landscapes with distinct artistic senses.