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The Busan Chinatown Culture Festival encourages full excitement in Busan Chinatown!

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Busan Station has been the home of various cultural and historical buildings, such as the Japanese Consulate, the Chinese Consulate, and the base of the US Armed Forces and ocean freighters. Among the residential areas for Chinese people in Busan, this Chinatown has been the largest as the Chinese Consulate was established here. Various Chinese restaurants with their unique atmospheres and delicious dishes have been set up in front of Busan Station, attracting both Busan citizens and tourists.

Recommended Busan valleys to heal your body and mind

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Are you looking for a cool place to escape the hot summer? Then, Busan’s blue sea would be perfect for your getaway. However, there are other places you can visit in this city. Busan has several valleys that allow for cool relaxation and recreation which surrounded by famous mountains. As such, we recommend three representative valleys in downtown Busan!

Busan Marine Natural History Museum

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Busan Marine Natural History Museum is a repository of living marine organisms, where visitors experience the ocean’s mysteries. The museum showcasing a collection of 25,000 internationally rare natural history materials is the perfect place for curious children.

Duty Free Shops, the Flower of Overseas Travel

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Shinsegae Duty Free Busan Located in Centum City, Haeundae is a tourist hub in Busan that allows you to enjoy luxurious duty-free shopping while visiting popular tourist spots in Haeundae and other parts of East Busan. Phone: +82-1661-8778 Website https://www.shinsegaedf.com/store/en/bsStore Address: B1/1F, Shinsegae Centum City Mall, 15, Centum 4-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan Operating Hours: 11:00–18:30 (Closed on Monday)

Lotte Department Store Dongnae Store

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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.

Enjoy “Untact” Healing Safely

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At this period, the motto of travel will be "safety first" as social distancing is a part of daily life. Nowadays, responsible for traveling is important for everyone. As such, you can heal your exhausted mind through the Busan “Untact” Tour (Uncontacted with others except natural). *Untact = Un+contact

Outdoor Reading Spots

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When autumn comes in Busan, your heart flutter with a wonderful view of fall foliage and a refreshing breeze. Why don’t you plan a bookstay in Busan? All you need to do is visit a park with a book, and your surroundings will turn into a perfect reading spot. Without dropping by a cool bookstore or reserve a romantic hotel room, you also can enjoy reading books all day. Feel free to create your own reading spot!

Busan Healing Forest

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Have a relaxing moment at the Busan Healing Forest that contains the essence of natural! The Busan Healing Forest located at the outskirts of Ahopsan Mountain is the first healing forest in Busan. In this healing forest, there is a regular forest healing program. However, the program may change the operation due to COVID-19 so it is required to check it in advance. Moreover, if you do not participate in the program, the Busan Healing Forest is a great place for enjoying a walk to heal your body and mind.

Busan Duty Free Yongdusan Branch

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Busan Duty Free is conveniently located at Busan Tower, Yongdusan Park, close to key tourist spots in the downtown area, such as Nampo-dong and the Gukje Market. This duty-free shop is particularly well-known as the place where you can buy specialty brands unique to Busan.

Busan Meteorological Observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage site in meteorology

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Head to Busan Meteorological Observatory for a pleasant stroll on a breezy day. In 1934, the observatory was relocated to the foot of the highest region—Bokbyeongsan Mountain. Resembling a ship sailing toward the vast sea, the observatory preserves the characteristics of modern structures during the Japanese rule. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) selected it as a “100-year-old observatory.” Don’t miss the view overlooking Yongdusan Park, Busan Tower, and the Namhangdaegyo Bridge.

Tour the maze of alleys at the Gamcheon Culture Village Alley Festival.

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Gamcheongol Village is full of fun, as village people prepare for a banquet and invite guests to the Gamcheon Culture Village Alley Festival. Art penetrates the village that carries the scars of the war to recreate the village into a successful icon of conservation and regeneration. Normally, a tour is conducted for each village where people follow a map to collect stamps. During the time of the festival, there are programs at each alley to link tourists on an alley tour with residents for a fun and unique experience. **Gamcheon Culture Village Alley Festival** October 27th ~ October 29th, 2023

Delicious Dinners at Dining Restaurants

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Let’s go to Busan’s dining restaurants to enjoy a special meal while appreciating the beautiful scenery.

Dongnae-style green onion pancake, a famous local delicacy

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How is a Dongnae-style green onion pancake cooked? It is made with a combination of vegetables and fresh seafood.

Experience the excitement of the best indoor games

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In winter, things to enjoy and see outdoors get more limited. Let’s find the best indoor games to have a good time moving actively in a warm indoor space.

Busan is awash with cherry blossoms ~✿

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Make the pollen blow out, make the firecrackers louder Feel my rhythm, please don’t stop. Don’t let go of this moment. Just like the lyrics to a popular song these days, the light pink petals of cherry blossoms fly like firecrackers in spring! Follow the beautiful trail of cherry blossoms that have colored the city pink, follow the hopeful beats of spring and take a trip today to the cherry blossom spots of Busan!

Nakdonggang Gupo Naru Festival, romantic memories of Gupo Quay

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During the refreshing atmosphere in spring, the gentle river breeze carries the bustling sounds of Gupo Quay.