EXODUS DMC

tour

WALKING

Busan / 4 hours



Tour Highlights

  • Busan Modern History Museum
  • Yongdusan Park
  • BIFF Square
  • Jagalchi FIsh Market



Busan (- - -)
The tour begins at Busan Modern History Museum. The building which houses the Busan Modern History Museum, built in 1929, was once used by the Japanese Oriental Development Company to implement Japanese economic policies that dominated Korea. After Korea¡¯s liberation it was used as U.S. Army barracks and later, the US Information Service. The museum portrays the history of Busan from the late 19th century to modern-day including the opening of the port in 1876, Japans¡¯ exploitation of Busan under Colonial Rule, Busan¡¯s transformation into a modern city, and the relationship between Korea and the U.S. The museum also contains photographs of Korean life of the past century.

You will tour Yongdusan Park where people of all ages gather for recreational activities. Sitting on top of the hillock of a steep slope is Busan tower topped by an observatory, overlooking the hilly terrain of this mountainous coastal city and the harbor in a breathtaking view. At the smack dab in the middle of the park stands the statue of Yi Sunsin, who is credited with the perfection of the first iron-clad warship in history. You will also see a flower clock and a Busan citizen's bell that they ring on New Years' Day, March 1 and August 15.

Just off the park is Gwangbokro Street, full of shops selling everything from bargains to luxury items. Adjacent is a maze of small streets alive with color, sidewalks sprinkled with unique shops and local eateries. Enjoy the vibrant ambience as you leisurely make your way to the BIFF square, another area packed with trendy shops, movie theaters and food stalls.

Across the street from the square is a fascinating Jagalchi fish market, a great attraction located dockside. Here you will find a diverse array of seafood on display as you walk along the narrow alleys of street vendors. A nearby indoor market features live fish in the tanks and the upstairs are dried fish along with many restaurants selling raw fish at reasonable prices. The market is really a visual and culinary treat.