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
Relax on an inflatable tube or sit back under a beach umbrella at South Korea’s most popular beach, where the usual South Korean rules don’t apply.
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
Experience the world’s biggest department store, complete with big brand shops, boutique stores, a diverse food hall, spa complex and golf driving range.
Nampodong Street
During your trip to Busan, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nampodong Street. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Busan: Coastal Wonders & Cultural Gems Tour opt. Sky Capsule
Busan: Gamcheon Village and Haeundae Blueline Park Tour
Busan's Best: Sea Temples, Yacht Tour & Sky Capsule Day Tour
Echoes of Silla Gyeongju Historical Guided Day Tour from Busan
Busan: Sunset Haeundae Sky Capsule & Busan Night Views Tour
Gyeongju Historic Areas Day Tour with Sky Capsule from Busan
Our pick of the best Dong-gu Hotel Deals
Asti Hotel Busan Station
Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Station
Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025
Brown Suites Busan
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Lotte Hotel Busan
Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025
Ananti at Busan Cove
Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025
Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2
Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025
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.
- Gwangalli Beach
- Haeundae Beach
- Shinsegae Centum City
- Nampodong Street
- Jagalchi Fish Market
- Dadaepo Beach
- Songjeong Beach
- Paradise Casino
- Gukje Market
- Gimhae Lotte Water Park
- BIFF Square
- Busan Exhibition and Convention Center
- Busan New Port
- Seomyeon Street
- Busan Tower
- Taejongdae Park
- The Bay 101
- Dalmaji Hill
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