Busan(Jung-gu) , Haeundae

Jagalchi Market, located on the shoreside road in Busan's Jung-gu, is Korea's largest seafood market, selling both live and dried fish. After the Korean War the market solidified itself as a fish market. Most of the people who sell fish are women, so the vendors here are called Jagalchi Ajumma, "ajumma" meaning middle-aged or married woman in Korean. This market represents Busan and is famous throughout the country. If you visit you can eat fresh raw fish right at the market. Even these days you can see women selling mackerel, sea squirts (ascidians) and whale meat on wooden boxes along the road outside of the market and along the shore. Every year in October the Jagalchi Cultural Tourism Festival is held, and it is easy to visit because of the convenient transportation provided by subway. Jagalchi Market is where you can see the lifestyle of the Busan locals.


Busan(Jung-gu)

Hyundai Yanghaeng offers colorful traditional crafts such as tradtional dolls, masks, and folding fans. Because of its diverse items, it is popular among international tourists. Unlike some crafts prepared by artists, items in the store are mass-produced and, consequently, inexpensive. They are ideal for both souvenirs and gifts.


Busan(Dongnae-gu)

Geochangmaetdol is located near Oncheonjang, Geumjeongsanseong Fortress, as well as Busan Baseball stadium and sport complex and it uses fresh tofu made daily. On the first floor, the hall is set up for individuals to have a meal such as Maetdol sundubu (tofu), haemul sundubu (seafood tofu stew), gul sundubu (oyster tofu stew), gogi sundubu (meat tofu stew), galbi sundubu(short rib tofu stew), as well as tofu stew, tofu with kimchi, mapa dubu, and cheonggukjang (rich soybean paste). The second floor is appropriate for groups or families, enjoying dubu galbi-jjim (tofu with braised short ribs), dubu bossam (napa wraps with pork), sundubu-jeongol, kong-guksu (noodles in cold soybean soup), and more to choose from.  


Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Located in the Haeundae District of Busan, Kidari House concentrates on offering guests comfort and security rather than glamor. The interior was built with Hinoki cypress wood, whose pleasant fragrance fills the building, while the large glass windows reflect the warm sunlight, lending an exotic atmosphere to the guesthouse. In addition, Kidari House is located very near the famous Haeundae Beach, making it the perfect place to stay and create romantic and beautiful memories of a trip to Busan.


Busan(Jung-gu) , Nampo-dong(Jagalchi Market)

Jagalchi Market boasts an impressive array of seafood caught both in the nearby sea and the faraway ocean. It is a beloved tourist attraction in Busan. The market was formed by the people who populated the area after the Liberation in 1945, and the Korean War. As one of the largest seafood markets in Asia, the market offers all kinds of seafood to visitors.


Busan(Jung-gu)

Formed in the aftermath of the Korean War, Gukje Market has served countless customers over 60 years. This tradtional market for retail and wholesale purchases has been the symbol of Busan and continues to adapt to new challenges in the 21st century. Certified quality items are available at 20-30% discount prices.


Busan(Seo-gu)

Masan Agujim is a restaurant serving various monkfish dishes.


Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Located in the special tourism district of Haeundae in Busan, the Haeundae Grand Hotel is a five-star luxury hotel with sports and leisure facilities that are some of the largest of their kind worldwide. The 22-story building (102,479 meters squared) is one of the largest hotels in Korea and boasts a 7-lane (50m each) swimming pool with a capacity of 1,000 guests and a gym with all the latest equipment decorated with marble imported from Italy. Other facilities include a children’s pool, tanning zone, natural hot spring sauna, indoor golf range, indoor jogging track, bowling alley, movie theater, and various bars and elegant restaurants. Guestrooms (320 in all) also offer their own luxuries and come complete with high-speed internet. Known as the best and largest hotel in Busan to provide professional banquet services, the Haeundae Grand Hotel has been officially designated as one of the area’s hotel venues for representative international events.


Busan(Gijang-gun)

Gijang Market is an outdoor market selling various products including fishery and agricultural products. It features seasonal fishery products. Seaweed and anchovy are available in spring, while cutlass fish is famous in autumn. The cutlass fish sold during the two months before and after Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) are known across the country for their extraordinary taste. Reasonable prices attract customers to this market, because prices here are even lower than that of the Korea’s largest seafood market, Jagalchi Market.