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Rediscovering the Park in Downtown Busan

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We have entered the month of June, which is abundant with the freshness of green. Early this year, the heat has struck the country, and the scorching sun is exhausting us even more as COVID-19 continues to plague our daily lives. At a time like this, people choose to visit the mountains and oceans where it is less likely to come into contact with others. Perhaps everyone is thinking the same way. Hence, the more you travel away from the city, the bigger crowd you encounter. What if we go to a park in the city instead, where social distancing in daily life is practicable? Let us take this opportunity to rediscover the leading parks in the city of Busan with the lens of a traveling writer.

Chungnyeolsa Shrine, May They Repose There Always

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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.

Galmaetgil Trails encompass the sea, river, and lake

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As you begin from Namhangdaegyo Bridge in Yeongdo, travel to Galmaetgil Trails 4, 5, and 6 passing through Dadaepo Beach, which leads to Baegyangsan Mountain via the riverside of the Nakdonggang River, ultimately reaching Seongjigok Reservoir. In short, these trails range from the sea to the reservoir through the river. Course 4 Section 4-1, 13.0 km / 4 hr: Namhangdaegyo Bridge – Gamcheonhang Port Section 4-2, 12.5 km / 5 hr: Gamcheonhang Port – Morundae Peninsula Section 4-3, 10.8 km / 4 hr: Morundae Peninsula – Nakdonggang Estuary Embankment Course 5 Section 5-1, 22.0 km / 6 hr: Nakdonggang Estuary Embankment – Cheongagyo Bridge Section 5-2, 20.1 km / 7 hr: Cheongagyo Bridge - Eoeumpo Port – Cheongagyo Bridge Course 6 Section 6-1, 13.2 km / 4 hr: Nakdonggang Estuary Embankment – Gupo Station Section 6-2, 23.0 km / 7 hr: Gupo Station – Seongjigok Reservoir Section 6-3, 11.3 km / 4 hr: Gupo Station – East Gate of Geumjeongsanseong Fortress

Let’s Go to Department Stores in Busan!

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Lotte Department Store In addition to the main store in Busan, there are three other branches of Lotte Department Store in key downtown areas. All these branch stores are situtated in transportation hubs, making them convenient locations for both tourism and shopping. Busan Main Store Phone: +82-51-810-2500 Address: 772, Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea Operating Hours: 10:30–20:00 (closed once a month) Gwangbok Store Phone: +82-51-678-2500 Address: 2, Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea Operating Hours: 10:30–20:00 (closed once a month) Centum City Store Phone: +82-51-730-2500 Address: 59, Centum nam-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea Operating Hours: 10:30–20:00 (closed once a month) Dongnae Store Phone: +82-51-605-2500 Address: 1393, Jungang-daero, Dongnae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea Operating Hours: 10:30–20:00 (closed once a month)

Traveling with pets

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Now, 10 million people live with companion animals, with one1 in four4 households keeping a pet. With many people considering pets as family members, more and more have been traveling with them in recent years. Let’s look into Busan’s different spaces for walking pets.

Orangdae Park: Wishing for the sea’s well-being

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In Orangdae Park, the sound of sea waves crashing against the seashore’s rocks brings a peaceful state of mind.

Feel alive with mountain biking!

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Mountain biking entails riding bicycles on off-road trails, such as rough hills and mountains. It makes you feel “alive,” an experience unachievable from other activities. Pedaling up a mountain can be harder than any other sport, but you will feel extremely thrilled as you fly down the mountain biking trail, enjoying the cool breeze.

Sea Art Festival in Busan: A Time When Art Permeated the Sea

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The Sea Art Festival in Busan is considered a rare marine art festival in the world and a place where art is created with the sea of Busan. The festival comes to us for nearly a month every other year. As a place to seek coexistence between humans, nature, and the sea, the Sea Art Festival in Busan encompasses ways to creatively connect with marine ecology, a reflection on indiscriminate marine development and mining, and a future vision for an alternative maritime economy. The unchanging theme of the Sea Art Festival in Busan, which provides food for thought through different topics and concepts every time, is 'Let's understand the true value of the sea.' The Sea Art Festival in Busan embraces both the beauty of the sea and the fragility of the coast. If you want to participate in the creative process that weaves the close relationship between us and the sea into an intimate being, be sure to visit the festival, where you can experience the whole of the unique sea and marvelous art.

Former Baekje Hospital

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The red brick building at the end of the original downtown of Busan’s Ibagu-gil is the former Baekje Hospital, the first modern hospital in Busan. Opened in 1922, it was known as the best hospital. However, when it closed in 1932, the building had been used as a Chinese restaurant, Japanese military officers’ accommodation, and the Busan Public Safety Headquarters. Despite having gone through the ups and downs of Busan’s history, it still remains intact to this day. The first floor currently serves as a café with the preserved interior and exterior of the former Baekje Hospital. Go back in time to the 1920s with the aroma of coffee in the air.

Busan Cinema Center, the landmark of cinematic city Busan

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The Busan International Film Festival, a globally recognized event beyond Asia, is why Busan is called the city of cinema. Another landmark of Busan, along with the LED lighting on the big roof, is the Busan Cinema Center. During the film festival, important events are conducted, including the opening and closing ceremonies. Throughout the year, the space functions as a complex culture space where people can enjoy movies and performances. The tickets are affordable, while the imagery and sound are simply the best.

Hello, Busan! Untact Culture and History

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Traveling like before is definitely difficult because of COVID-19. This is why we are introducing untact travel destinations that minimize contact with people. Let’s work on traveling safely and responsibly!

Dongnaeeupseong History Festival, a reenactment of the historical day on Dongnae Hill

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October is the month of festivals. Busan holds numerous festivals, and the Dongnaeeupseong History Festival, held in autumn, has been established as Dongnae’s major festival with over 20 years of history as its theme.

Into the sea of festivals

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The 27th Busan Sea Festival August 1, 2023 (Tue) - August 6 (Sun) / Haeundae Beach, Dadaepo Beach [Haeundae Beach] ◆ Night Pool Party August 4, 2023 (Fri), 19:00-22:00, a special stage at Haeundae Beach [Dadaepo Beach] ◆ Wonderful Concert August 5, 2023 (Sat), 18:20-20:10 ◆ Colorful Fireworks Festival August 5, 2023 (Sat), 20:10-20:30 [Contest Program] Dadaepo Beach º Busan Zumbada August 1, 2023 (Tue), 18:30-21:00 º Beach Salsa Dance Festival August 2, 2023 (Wed), 18:00-21:30 º Hanbada Festival for People with Disabilities August 3, 2023 (Thu), 15:00-18:00 º Open Sea Open Concert August 3, 2023 (Thu), 19:00-21:00 º Dadaepo Folk Rock Concert August 4, 2023 (Fri), 19:30-21:00 [Other events] (paid) Dadaepo Beach º Healing Surfing Experience August 1, 2023 (Tue) - August 6 (Sun) *except August 5 (Sat) / 1st 17:00-19:30, 2nd 17:30-20:00 º Sunset Surfing August 1, 2023 (Tue) - August 6 (Sun), 16:30-20:30 º Beachcombing August 4, 2023 (Fri) - August 6 (Sun), 10:00-12:00 º Beach Yoga August 1, 2023 (Tue) - August 2 (Wed)/August 6 (Sun), 1st 17:00-18:00, 2nd 19:00-20:00 º Busking August 2, 2023 (Wed) - August 4 (Fri), 1st 16:00-16:30, 2nd 17:00-17:30 º Food Court & Beach Pub August 1, 2023 (Tue) - August 4 (Fri), 16:00-21:00, August 5, 2023 (Sat), 14:00-21:00, August 6, 2023 (Sun), 16:00~21:00 º Food Lounge August 1, 2023 (Tue) - August 4 (Fri), Always open ※ The content and schedule may change depending on the organizer's circumstances.

Barrier-free tourist spots in Busan that promote fair and accessible tourism

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Route 1 : Haeundae Station (Busan Metro) − Aquarium − Dongbaek Park Coastal Trail/Nurimaru APEC House − The bay 101 The Haeundae Station of the Busan Metro provides elevators, ramps, and a space for charging electric wheelchairs. Once on the ground, walk along Gunamro, where braille blocks are installed. You cannot miss Busan Aquarium equipped with an audio guide for people with visual impairments. Dongbaek Park Coastal Trail throughout the park is wheelchair-friendly. Wheelchair rentals are available free of charge at Nurimaru APEC House. You can experience healing forests while strolling on the beautiful trail. Most of all, you can appreciate views of the mountains, the sea, and Gwangandaegyo Bridge all at once. Head out to The bay 101 located at the entrance of Dongbaekseom Island, where you can enjoy a meal or drink a cup of tea while gazing at the gorgeous night view. It also provides parking spaces, restrooms, and elevators for people with disabilities.

Lotte Gwangbok Store withmusic fountain and observatory

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Lotte Gwangbok Store is the only department storein Busan that has direct access to the sea.It's a great place to visit when exploring Nampodong and Yeongdo areas. Just make sure to check out the following highlights to have a satisfying visit.

Discover nature’s wonder through paddleboarding

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With a similar atmosphere to California where marine leisure and sports activities are concerned, Busan is nicknamed “Busanfornia.” It has characteristic beaches to allow beachgoers to enjoy diverse types of leisure and sports activities throughout the year, and the seafront is easily accessed from downtown Busan.