Busan
Places to visit in Dong-gu
This district has hillside roads overlooking Busan Port and old alleys. Follow the hilltop exhibition spaces and village paths to explore the history of everyday life in this port city.
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Places to visit
14 placesMangyang-ro Hillside Road Exhibition Hall
The hall exhibits the modern history and everyday life of residents along the hillside roads, and runs hands-on programs such as making cultural houses.
View on map168 The Deck
An outdoor movie theater that uses a large screen and headsets.
View on mapMyeongran Brand Lab
This space was created as part of an effort to promote food tourism in the region through a brand built around myeongran, or salted pollock roe.
View on mapManhwa Cafe
Take a balloon-style VR tour over the hillside roads and North Port across Dong-gu, and read webtoons.
View on mapJwacheon Cave
This cave in Jwacheon-dong served as an air raid shelter during the Japanese colonial period and as a refuge during the Korean War.
View on mapAn Yong-bok Memorial Busan Port Opening Culture Center
The center commemorates the opening of Busan Port and honors General An Yong-bok, who defended Dokdo.
View on mapManhwa Experience Center
This experience center is located on Webtoon Street, which was created to offer visitors things to see and support traditional markets.
View on mapShaoxing Hall (Korea-China Friendship Center)
The hall was created to mark a friendship agreement between Shaoxing City and Dong-gu. You can try on hanbok and qipao.
View on mapYu Chi-hwan's Postbox
Built in memory of poet Cheongma Yu Chi-hwan, this spot is known for its slow postbox on the third floor.
View on mapKim Min-bu Observatory
This observatory honors poet Kim Min-bu, who was born in Dong-gu, Busan. It is now used as a space for youth startups.
View on map168 Stairs Visitor Facilities
Located near the monorail station for the 168 Stairs, this facility is now used as a space for youth startups.
View on mapIbagu Recharge Station
It overlooks Choryang's 168 Stairs and is located at the upper end of the inclined elevator. It is now used as a space for youth startups.
View on mapJang Gi-ryeo Sharing Center
The center honors physician Jang Gi-ryeo and his life of sharing. Exhibits tell stories of his medical work and care for his neighbors.
View on mapIbagu Workshop
An archive center exhibiting the lives and local culture of people who lived along the hillside roads.
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Scenes of the area
- Explore cultural spaces along the hillside roads in Dong-gu.
- Discover the history of the port's opening and enjoy the views in Dong-gu.
- Find small places along Ibagu-gil in Dong-gu.