Nampo-dong, Busan's downtown area, is a great spot to enjoy sightseeing, shopping, and gourmet food.
A complete guide to sightseeing, dining, and shopping in Nampo-dong, Busan's largest shopping district! We'll introduce must-see spots like Gukje Market, Jagalchi Market, BIFF Square, and Busan Tower, as well as famous street food, 24-hour underground food establishments, and shopping information for the underground shopping area.
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Nampo-dong is one of the areas with the highest population density in Busan and is known as the center of Busan. Until the early 1990s, it was the city's most bustling shopping district and the administrative, economic and social center.
Generally, Nampo-dong is narrow and refers to the downtown area from BIFF Street to Gwangbok-dong, but in a broader sense, it can also refer to the metropolitan area including Shinchang-dong, Changseon-dong, Bupyeong-dong, Gwangbok-dong, Jungang-dong, and Jagalchi.
Nampo-dong is the birthplace of modern Busan, and its old town and location next to the sea make it a very suitable tourist destination. It is also home to major tourist attractions such as Busan Tower and Jagalchi Market. Nampo-dong also has a wide variety of restaurants, offering a wide range of cuisine from Korean food such as siat hotteok and tteokbokki to foreign cuisine such as Thai, Indian, and Vietnamese.
There is also a long underground shopping mall that stretches from Jagalchi Station to Nampo Station on the Busan Subway.
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Wise Park Gwangbok Branch | A shopping spot located at the entrance of Gukje Market
Introducing Wise Park Gwangbok Branch in Nampo-dong, Busan. It's located near the entrance to Gukje Market, and the Aventri Hotel Busan is in the same building. It's also convenient for sightseeing in the surrounding area, such as Gwangbok-ro, BIFF Square, and Jagalchi Market. -
Jagalchi Market | Busan's representative seafood market and port town scenery
This guide introduces Jagalchi Market, a representative market of Busan. We'll provide detailed information on the market's history and the origin of its name, how to choose seafood on the first floor and enjoy it on the second floor, seafood dishes, Jagalchi cruises, ocean views and photo spots, and surrounding tourist information. -
Cheonmasan Hanul Observatory | Filming location for the movie "Ode to My Father" and a spectacular view of Busan
This article introduces the Haneul Observatory on Cheonmasan Mountain in Seo-gu, Busan. It includes information on nearby attractions such as the view of Busan city and the harbor, the filming locations of the movie "Ode to My Father," and Gamcheon Culture Village. -
Yeongdo Bridge
This article introduces the Yeongdo Bridge in Busan. It covers the history of South Korea's first full-fledged bascule bridge, which opened in 1934, its connection to the Korean War, nearby tourist attractions, and access information. It also explains the temporary suspension of bascule events starting October 10, 2026. -
Bosu-dong Used Bookstore District
This article introduces the Bosu-dong used bookstore district in Busan. It covers its history, which was formed after the Korean War, the charm of searching for used books, the retro alley scenery, how to get there, and nearby tourist information such as Gukje Market and BIFF Square. -
Baekkwa Yang Gopchang, a Yang Gopchang alley in Nampo-dong
Baekhwa Yang Gopchang is a long-established restaurant located in Yang Gopchang Alley in Nampo-dong, Busan. We introduce Busan's local delicacy and restaurant information, including charcoal-grilled beef gopchang, salt-grilled beef, seasoned grilled beef, and fried rice with gopchang. -
Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History (부산근현대역사관)
This guide provides information in Japanese about the Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History, including its highlights, opening hours, admission fees, and access. Explore the history of the former Bank of Korea Busan Headquarters building, the Bank Museum, and its annex, and experience Busan's modern and contemporary history. -
Busan Provisional Capital Memorial Hall
This page provides a Japanese-language introduction to the Busan Provisional Capital Memorial Hall. It details the history of Busan as the provisional capital during the Korean War, the former presidential residence, exhibits depicting the lives of refugees, and includes information on opening hours and access. -
Sagori Bunsik at Busan's Bupyeong Kkangton Market
This article introduces Sagori Bunsik, located in Busan's Bupyeong Kkangton Market. It features Korean market food such as bibim tangmyeon, tteokbokki, Korean oden, and multteok, along with access information. -
BIFF Square (BIFF 광장)
This article introduces BIFF Square in Nampo-dong, Busan. It's a popular tourist spot where you can enjoy the history of the Busan International Film Festival, handprints of movie stars, the famous Ssiat Hotteok (Korean sweet pancake), and street food. We'll also introduce nearby attractions such as Gukje Market and Jagalchi Market. -
Nampo-dong, S-Seoul Kkakdugi Main Branch
S-Seoul Kkakdugi Main Branch is a long-established restaurant in Nampo-dong, Busan. A renowned seolleongtang (beef bone soup) restaurant operating since 1956, it offers traditional Korean soup dishes, kimchi, and kkakdugi (radish kimchi). -
Recommended for breakfast in Nampo-dong! "Nampo Seolleongtang"
Let me introduce you to "Nampo Seolleongtang (남포설렁탕)" located in Nampo-dong, Busan. They offer a variety of dishes including Seolleongtang (beef bone soup), Yukgaejang (spicy beef soup), and Galbitang (beef rib soup). It's open 24 hours, making it convenient for breakfast or a late-night snack while sightseeing in Nampo-dong. -
Dolgore Sundubu (돌고래순두부) | A taste of Busan's long-established restaurant in Nampo-dong's Gukje Market
"Dolgorae Sundubu," a long-established restaurant located in the Gukje Market in Nampo-dong, Busan, is a sundubu (soft tofu stew) specialty shop founded in 1982. Here you can enjoy sundubu rice and homemade kimchi. We'll introduce the menu, prices, opening hours, and access. -
Nampo-dong Halme Kaya Milmyeon
Halme Kaya Milmyeon in Nampo-dong is a place where you can enjoy Busan's famous milmyeon. BusanNavi introduces the menu, prices, opening hours, and access information for dishes such as water milmyeon, bibim milmyeon, and handmade king dumplings. -
Nampo Underground Shopping Center (남포동 지하도상가)
Nampo Underground Shopping Center (남포동 지하도상가) is an underground shopping arcade located in Nampo-dong, Busan. You can enjoy shopping for clothing, accessories, and other goods. It's a great spot to visit along with BIFF Square, Gukje Market, and Jagalchi Market. -
Cocoa Chi Charcoal-Grilled Chicken Tomihira Branch
This article introduces the menu and access information for "Kokkoachi Charcoal Grilled Chicken Bupyeong Branch," a charcoal grilled chicken specialty restaurant located in the Nampo-dong and Bupyeong-dong areas of Busan. Check out this popular Korean chicken, known for its fragrant charcoal flavor and spicy seasoning, to add to your travel plans! -
Busan, Nampo-dong, "Bupyeong Kkangtong Market"
This article introduces the charms of the Bupyeong Kkangtong Market in Nampo-dong, Busan, from the origin of its name "Kkangtong" to Korean side dishes, flour-based snacks, bibim dangmyeon, Busan's famous eommuk, and the night market. -
Gamcheon Culture Village
Gamcheon Culture Village (감천문화마을) is a popular tourist destination in Busan. BusanNavi provides a detailed introduction to the colorful houses, the Little Prince, art installations, murals of BTS's Jimin and Jungkook, history, directions, and basic information. -
Busan, Dong-A University, Seokdang Museum
This article introduces the Seokdang Museum at Dong-A University in Busan. We will provide detailed information on its highlights, access, and opening hours, including the national treasure "Donggwoldo" (Eastern Palace Painting), cultural artifacts from the Joseon Dynasty, the calligraphy of Ahn Jung-geun, and the history of the former Busan Provisional Capital Government Building. -
International market (국제시장)
This article introduces Gukje Market (Kukje Sijang) in Nampo-dong, Busan. We'll provide a detailed look at its history dating back to the Korean War, its labyrinthine alleys, Arirang Street, and nearby tourist attractions.
