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Top 10 places to visit in Busan-dong
hello? In this post, we will introduce the top 10 tourist destinations in Busan-dong where you can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and diverse cultural experiences.
This list was selected based on the Korea Tourism Organization's popularity rankings and is full of various things to do and attractive attractions.
If you want to have fun with your family, friends, or lover, refer to this list and create happy memories. I hope you have a wonderful trip!
Busan Jinseong Park
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Introduction to Busan Jinseong Park
In Beomil-dong, Dong-gu, Busan, there is Busanjinseong Fortress, a local monument.
Busanjinseong Fortress, commonly called Jaseongdae, was a place where the Japanese destroyed Busanseong Fortress during the Japanese invasions of Korea and built a Japanese-style castle in the southeastern part of the fortress and used it as a command post.
After the Japanese invaders withdrew, the Ming Dynasty's Manse-deok army advanced here, so it was also called Mangongdae.
After the Japanese invasions of Korea, it was rebuilt and used as a camp for the left-hand naval forces.
According to records, the castle was surrounded by a wall along the mountains on the east and west sides, and sea water was drawn in to create a trench about 20 meters wide so that ships could directly reach the castle wall.
The current appearance of this castle was purified and restored by Busan City from July 8, 1974 to February 25, 1975, and the east gate, west gate, and pole were newly built, with the east gate being Jinjinmun, the west gate being Geumrugwan, and the pole above Jaseongdae being Jinnam. Each unit was named and its amount was calculated.
The two-tiered Japanese-style wall built by the Japanese during the Japanese invasions remains, along with Geonchunmun Gate, Geumrugwan, and Jinnamdae, which were newly built during purification work at that time.
And in September 1975, the fortress around the east gate was built, and now the Geumrugwan at the west gate stands tall as a high attic. To the left of the gate stands a stone pillar engraved with Namyoinhu, and to the right of the gate stands a stone pillar engraved with Seomun Saeyak.
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Image source: Korea Tourism Organization
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Busan Jinseong Park basic information
Website http://tour.bsdonggu.go.kr
Busan City Hall https://www.busan.go.kr/index
Parking facilities available
Busan Chinatown Special Zone (Shanghai Gate, Shanghai Street)
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Introduction to Busan Chinatown Special Zone (Shanghai Gate, Shanghai Street)
Shanghai Street in Busan is the largest residential area for Chinese people, located in Choryang-dong, Dong-gu, and a place where you can experience various Chinese cultures and foods.
This street was formed when Chinese people immigrated during the Japanese colonial period, and there was a Chinese consulate there in the past.
It was designated as Korea's only Chinatown special zone in 2007.
Recently, Chinese restaurants and dumpling restaurants run by Chinese people have become known through social media, and the number of visits from domestic and foreign travelers is increasing.
The Busan Chinatown Special Zone Cultural Festival held every year is also something to see.
At the entrance to Shanghai Street is the Shanghai Gate, a sculpture symbolizing the friendship between Busan and Shanghai. The Shanghai Gate signboard in gold letters hangs under red pillars and a Chinese-style tile roof.
At the end of Shanghai Street is Donghwamun.
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Image source: Korea Tourism Organization
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Busan Chinatown Special Zone (Shanghai Gate, Shanghai Street) Basic Information
Website https://www.visitbusan.net
No parking facilities (nearby public paid parking lot available)
Open all year round on days off
Bogwangsa Temple (Busan)
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Introduction to Bogwangsa Temple (Busan)
Bogwangsa Temple is a temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism located at the foot of Sujeongsan Mountain and is located in Beomil-dong, Dong-gu.
As a modern-day temple, it has clean grounds and is located in a place where the mountain can be accessed from the city, increasing the convenience of visitors.
The wooden Amitabha Buddha Triad, a Buddhist statue made around the 18th century, is enshrined in the main hall of Bogwangsa Temple and is in a good state of preservation.
It is believed to be a Buddha statue created by a sculptor of the Sacred Order.
The main idol is Amitabha Buddha, and the left and right Bodhisattvas on both sides are Avalokitesvara and Mahasaeji Bodhisattva, and it consists of three bodies.
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Image source: Korea Tourism Organization
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Bogwangsa Temple (Busan) Basic Information
Parking facilities available (approximately 10 small cars, free)
Open all year round on days off
Cultural Empathy Sujeong (Japanese-style house in Sujeong-dong, Busan)
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Introduction to Cultural Sympathy Sujeong (Japanese-style house in Sujeong-dong, Busan)
Cultural Sympathy Sujeong (Cultural property name: Japanese-style house in Sujeong-dong, Busan) is a Japanese-style building built in 1943. It has three main gates with gable roofs on a large site, and one main building faces south.
The right side of the main entrance is made of brick (masonry), and most of the houses other than this are built as Japanese-style wooden houses.
Currently, part of the first floor has been converted into an ondol room, but on the second floor, the veranda (Yeonkawa), a corridor with a stilt floor, and a tatami room, as seen in a typical Japanese-style house, remain in their original form.
In addition, in the tatami-floored interior, detailed decorations such as tokonoma, tsukeshoin, famous paper, tatami, and Japanese window patterns have been preserved in their original form.
It is well equipped with the exterior elements of a high-end Japanese-style building, and is especially characterized by the space composition and decoration on the second floor that closely follows the format of a traditional Japanese house.
It is a space that is evaluated as having important material value in the study of modern housing architecture and life history during the Japanese colonial period.
(Source: Cultural Sympathy Edit website)
Cultural Empathy Sujeong (Japanese-style house in Sujeong-dong, Busan) Basic information
Edit website cultural empathy http://ntchmgsugung.modoo.at/
Visit Busan http://www.visitbusan.net/kr/index.do
Operating hours 10:00~17:00
Parking facilities : Parking available (Sujeong 1-dong public parking lot)
Day off every Monday
Shaolin Temple (Busan)
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Introduction to Shaolin Temple (Busan)
Shaolin Temple of the Korean Jogye Order was founded by monk Song Young in 1913, and was taken over by nun Jeong Geum-gwang in 1945, immediately after liberation.
In 1948, it was remodeled into a pure Korean-style Buddhist altar, protecting the temple and actively engaging in missionary work.
Shaolin Temple is the cradle of popular Buddhism in Busan and a representative temple that trained leading lay Buddhists in the Busan region.
We have been holding forest sermons for over 60 years, and we also hold various sermons and prayers.
The main hall of Shaolin Temple includes Muryangsujeon Hall and Daeungjeon Hall, and Muryangsujeon Hall enshrines the Amitabha Buddha statue, the main Buddha, and the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva on the left and right.
Within Muryangsujeon, there are the Shinjindan, Chilseongdan, Dokseongdan, and Sansindan, and the main hall enshrines the Buddha statue of Shakyamuni, Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, and Bodhisattva Mahasaeji, as well as the statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, the Great Buddha, and the Buddha of Buddha.
Shaolin Temple (Busan) Basic Information
Homepage http://busan.grandculture.net
Parking facilities available
Open all year round on days off
Busan Jinjiseong
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Introduction to Busan Jinjiseong Fortress
The fortress wall of Busanjeonseong Fortress site before the Japanese Invasion of Korea and the site of the Busanjin Cheomsa Yeongseong site after the Japanese Invasion of Korea was very wide, but due to the tramway construction and reclamation during the Japanese colonial period, its original appearance cannot be found. It was built from July 8, 1974 to February 25, 1975. It was rebuilt to its current appearance during the purification and restoration work that was carried out until today.
There is an east gate (Jindongmun-鎭東門), a west gate (Geumrugwan-金壘關), and Jangdae (Jinnamru-鎭南縷).
To the left of the west gate is Namyoinhu (南因喉) - this is the southern border, which is a strategic point and is equivalent to the neck of the country.
) was erected (height 272cm, width 46cm
These two space stones were originally abandoned on the current Seongnam Elementary School campus, which was the site of Busanjin Cheomsa Yeongseong (釜山眞 僉使營城), and were restored and moved to their current location during a purification project in 1975.
To the east of Jangdae (Jinnamru-鎭南樓), there is a monument to the relics of General Cheonmanri of Chungjanggong.
Additionally, there is the General Choi Young Shrine and the General Choi Young Relic.
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Image source: Korea Tourism Organization
Image source: Korea Tourism Organization
Busan Jinjiseong Basic Information
Busanjin Ilshin Girls' School
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Introduction to Busanjin Ilshin Girls’ School
Busanjin Ilshin Girls' School is the first modern women's educational institution in Busan, located in Jwacheon-dong, Dong-gu.
It has great architectural significance in that the original form of the Western-style modern building built in 1909 and subsequent extensions have been well preserved.
Unlike most of Busan's modern buildings, which were built by the Japanese, the Busanjin Ilshin Girls' School building is a Western-style building built by Australian missionaries and was recognized for its value and designated as a Busan Metropolitan City monument in May 2003.
The exterior of the first floor of the building is made of stone and the second floor is made of red brick, but the interior is unique in that it is made of wood.
Not only is the brick-laying technology on the outside of the building outstanding, but the stairs and second floor railings on the front of the building still retain the appearance of a Western-style building from the early 20th century.
The site where the building sits is slightly hilly, and it is also worth noting that the second floor has a veranda facing south, allowing a panoramic view of Busan Port at the time the building was built.
Like other educational institutions established by missionaries, Busanjin Ilshin Girls' School taught the Bible and English, and was also responsible for education in various subjects such as Korean, history, geography, mathematics, psychology, and botany.
During the Japanese colonial period, when discriminatory education based on ethnicity and gender was implemented, Busanjin Ilshin Girls' School was a place that taught people how to view the world as Koreans and women.
Basic information about Busanjin Ilshin Girls' School
Website https://www.bsdonggu.go.kr
Operating hours Mon~Fri 09:00~17:00
Parking facilities available (approximately 10 small vehicles)
Day off: Sat/Sun
Namdo Marine Train S-train
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Introduction to Namdo Marine Train S-train
The Namdo Marine Tourist Train S-Train is a tourist train that connects Gyeongsangnam-do and Jeollanam-do.
The S in S-Train symbolizes the first letter of the sea (Sea), the curved gyeongjeon line, and the shape of the southern coast, a rias coast.
We pursue a happy and comfortable slow train journey that connects the natural scenery and rich culture of Namdo.
The train was decorated with a lyrical symbol depicting the Dadohae Sea, a characteristic of the Namdo ocean, and the waves of the indigo sea.
The Namdo Marine Train has 5 carriages. Car 1 is a healing room, Car 2 is a tea ceremony room, Car 3 is a cafe and couple seats, Car 4 is a family room, and Car 5 is an event room and a bicycle rack.
The Namdo Marine Train includes the Jeolla Line, which runs through Seoul - West Daejeon - Jeonju - Suncheon - Yeosu, and the Gyeongjeon Line, which runs through Gwangju Songjeong - Beolgyo - Suncheon - Jinju - Masan - Gupo - Busan Station.
Operating times can be checked on KORAIL.
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Image source: Korea Tourism Organization
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Basic information on Namdo Marine Train S-train
Website https://www.letskorail.com
Operating hours: Refer to KORAIL website
Parking facilities available (Busan Station public parking lot, paid)
Open all year round on days off
Old Baekje Hospital
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Introduction to Old Baekje Hospital
Among the remaining modern buildings in Busan, it is one that has been preserved and constantly changing through changes in use.
It was the first modern private general hospital built by Choi Yong-hae from Myeongji in 1922. At a time when most buildings were one- or two-story buildings, it was a five-story brick building with Western medical staff and thrived. However, when it experienced malicious rumors and management difficulties, Choi Yong-hae moved to Japan. As they fled into the night, management rights were transferred to the Chinese.
It is currently maintained as a 4-story general shopping mall.
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Image source: Korea Tourism Organization
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Basic information about Old Baekje Hospital
Website https://www.visitbusan.net/kr/index.do
Days off vary by store.
Choryang Church
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Introduction to Choryang Church
Choryang Church was the first church in Busan, founded by missionary William Baird in 1892, and the first church south of the Han River established by a missionary.
At first, it started as Yeongseonhyeon Church within the missionary base, but as the church grew, the community office in front of Bongrae Elementary School in Yeongju-dong was rented and used as an education center. In 1912, it was purchased and converted into a church.
Afterwards, the name of the church was changed to Yeongju-dong Church, Choryang 3·1 Church, and Choryang Church.
During the Japanese colonial period, Choryang Church had a close relationship with the anti-Japanese national independence movement.
It is significant in that it led the movement against shrine worship and became a secret prayer place for independence activists.
Currently, the Choryang Church History Museum is being operated and the footsteps of Choryang Church during difficult times are on display along with the historical materials kept by the church.
Choryang Church Basic Information
Homepage http://www.choryang.org
Parking facilities available (Church parking lot / Choryang parking lot / Busan parking lot available, free)
Open all year round on days off
This was an introduction to the top 10 places worth visiting in Busan-dong.
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