Dong-gu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Haeundae Beach
Join the crowds of locals and tourists who come for the views, the fresh ocean air and refreshing dips in the water off Korea’s most famous beach.
Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch, a popular shopping spot in Busan. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.
Shinsegae Centum City
Browse a huge range of fine fashion and then go ice skating, sample gourmet foods or relax with a spa treatment in the world’s largest department store.
Dadaepo Beach
Head to Busan’s most popular beach for a day of swimming, building sand castles and watching the impressive musical fountain show.
Activities
Busan: Coastal Wonders & Cultural Gems Tour opt. Sky Capsule
Busan: Gamcheon Village and Haeundae Blueline Park Tour
Gyeongju Historic Areas Day Tour with Sky Capsule from Busan
Echoes of Silla Gyeongju Historical Guided Day Tour from Busan
Busan's Cultural Wonders with Beach Train & Gamcheon Village etc
Our pick of the best Dong-gu Hotel Deals
Asti Hotel Busan Station
Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025
Toyoko Inn Busan Station No.1
Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025
Brown Suites Busan
Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Station
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
Notte La Mia
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Two H Hotel
Reviewed on 26 Oct. 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Dong-gu
Choryang
Choryang is well liked for its monuments and waterfront. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, 168 Stairs and Choryang Market are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Choryang Station or Busan Subway Station to get around.
Jung-gu
Spend some time visiting places like Busan Tower while getting to know Jung-gu, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jungang Station or Nampo Station to see more of the area.
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.
Nampo-dong
Shopping and seafood restaurants are highlights of Nampo-dong. Make a stop by Jagalchi Fish Market or Nampodong Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jangalchi Station to get around town.
Seomyeon
Travellers choose Seomyeon for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Buam Station or Gaya Station and check out top sights like Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch.
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.
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