Dong-gu
Popular places to visit
168 Stairs
Leading from the Busan Port to Sanbok Road, this steep staircase is as high as a six-storey building and you’re invited to climb it.
Gwangalli Beach
Swim in the calm water of a sheltered bay, dine at waterfront seafood bars and see uninterrupted views of Gwangan Bridge.
Shinsegae Centum City
Pull on ice skates, practice your golf swing or slip into a spa at the world’s largest department store. You’ll find great shopping and dining too, of course.
Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch
A large branch of one of South Korea’s leading shopping center chains, this vast mall is a great place for browsing stores in Busan.
Haeundae Beach
Let your cares float away while you bob on a tube just off Korea’s most famous beach, where locals and tourists come to see and be seen.
Songjeong Beach
Enjoy swimming, surfing and live music events during the warm summer months at this quiet beach situated on Busan’s east coast.
Things to do
Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour
Old Korea Thousand History Tour of Gyeongju from Busan
From Busan: Enchanting Oedo Botania Day Tour with Wind Hill
Busan Private Tour with licensed tour guide + private vehicle
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Other neighborhoods around Dong-gu
Choryang
Get to know Choryang and its many features like its monuments and waterfront. You might want to explore sights like Choryang Market and Choryang Ibagu-gil Road, and you can jump on the metro at Choryang Station or Busan Subway Station to get around the city.
Jung-gu
Travelers choose Jung-gu for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Jungang Station or Nampo Station and check out top sights like Busan Tower.
Jungang-dong
While you're in Jungang-dong, take in top sights like Busan Port Passenger Terminal and jump on the metro at Jungang Station to see more of the city.
Gamcheon Culture Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gamcheon Culture Village and surrounding area, you can visit Nampodong Street and Bupyeong Kkangtong Market.
Seomyeon
Consider a visit to Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seomyeon. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Buam Station or Gaya Station.
Busanjin
You might enjoy the shopping while in Busanjin. Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Buam Station or Seomyeon Station to see more of the city.
More to Explore
- Places of interest
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- Other vacations you might like
- Busan Citizens' Hall
- 168 Stairs
- Choryang Market
- Jaseongdae Park
- Sanghaemun
- Jaseong University Park
- Gwangalli Beach
- Shinsegae Centum City
- Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch
- Haeundae Beach
- Songjeong Beach
- Dadaepo Beach
- Nampodong Street
- Songdo Beach
- Gukje Market
- Jagalchi Fish Market
- Paradise Casino
- Gimhae Lotte Water Park
- Busan Asiad Main Stadium
- Bupyeong Kkangtong Market
- Busan New Port
- Busan Exhibition and Convention Center
- BIFF Square
- Taejongdae Park
- Busan Port Passenger Terminal
- The Bay 101
- Busan Tower
- Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
- Dalmaji Hill
- Seomyeon Street
- Gwangan Grand Bridge
- Ilgwang Beach