Yeonje-gu Travel Guide

Busan
Yeonje-gu
Korea’s ancient past and hyper-modern sensibilities come together in a somewhat underrated neighborhood that has a little bit of everything.

Despite being right in the center of Busan, Yeonje-Gu is a mystery to most tourists. With busy main roads and small side streets lined with pastel-colored houses, it seems, to the untrained eye, much like any other part of the city. Search for the hidden pleasures of the district and reward yourself with a night out at the Korean barbecue restaurants and karaoke bars that make this a favorite dining area for locals. Taste all the multifaceted aspects of modern Korean society in one neighborhood.

Travel out from the city center and emerge in the bustling streets, lined with shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. Head south to Busan City Hall and the constant activity around it. North, stroll along the peaceful Oncheoncheon Stream, which has space for exercise and peaceful walks to appreciate the cherry blossoms that bloom every spring.

Head to the mountains for some of Yeonsan’s best attractions. In the north, hike up Baesan Mountain’s verdant hillsides to find the Yeonsandong Ancient Tombs, relics of Korea’s Three Kingdoms period in the 400s and 500s.

Head south to Myeongdong Mountain, which has several Buddhist temples along its foothills. Stop by the most famous, Hyewonjeongsa Temple, a site of spiritual serenity with stunning art and statuary.

Yeonje-Gu is located northeast of Busan city center. Take the subway to Yeonsan, one of the area’s main stations, from Busan central station in 30 minutes, or from the city center in 10 minutes. Reach the neighborhood in 50 minutes from Gimhae International Airport. Bus connections and several other train lines connect different parts of the neighborhood to each other. When exploring the temples and other attractions in the mountains, taxis may be the easiest way to get around.


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Top hotels in Yeonje-gu

Busan City Hotel
Busan City Hotel
2.5 out of 5
19, Sinchon-ro, Yeonje-gu, Busan
The price is £52 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
£52
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Gwangalli Beach and Lotte Department Store ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (189 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Feb 2024

Busan City Hotel
Paradise Hotel Busan
Paradise Hotel Busan
5 out of 5
296, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is £134 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
£134
per night
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,210 reviews)
"Great Location with friendly staff"

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2024

Paradise Hotel Busan
Lotte Hotel Busan
Lotte Hotel Busan
5 out of 5
772, Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is £107 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
£107
per night
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,401 reviews)
"The staff at Lotte Hotel Busan were very friendly, helpful, and professional. Our stay was lovely. We loved how central it was located to a lot of shops and the subway. The hotel is literally connected to the Lotte Department Store and there's a direct way through the hotel to the subway line. We ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Lotte Hotel Busan
Shilla Stay Haeundae
Shilla Stay Haeundae
4 out of 5
46, Haeun-daero 570beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £84 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
£84
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free parking, breakfast and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,769 reviews)
"The check in process was a first for me. You had to get into a queue with a Korean number, which I didn’t have. Someone did help but it was confusing at first. I noticed a lot of ppl walk up to front desk to check in, for a while then to learn they needed to “get a number”, which delayed them even ..."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Shilla Stay Haeundae
Signiel Busan
Signiel Busan
5 out of 5
30, Dalmaji-gil, Busan, Busan
The price is £179 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
£179
per night
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
"So beautiful view"

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2024

Signiel Busan
Ananti at Busan Cove
Ananti at Busan Cove
5 out of 5
268-32, Gijanghaean-ro Gijang-eup, Busan
The price is £191 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
£191
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Haeundae Beach and Songjeong Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel itself is beautiful and staff are very welcoming and helpful. The room was great although the furnishings show a little wear and tear. A nice escape from the busy city and very quiet, though you’ll need to get a taxi to go into town every time which costs between 30-50 k"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2023

Ananti at Busan Cove
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Other neighbourhoods around Yeonje-gu

Busanjin showing wild flowers and a lake or waterhole

Busanjin

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

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.

Busanjin
Chungnyeolsa featuring heritage elements, wild flowers and a garden

Dongnae District

Dongnae District is a destination travellers like for its spas, and you might hop aboard the metro at Dongnae Station or Myeongnyun Station to explore sights like Sajik Baseball Stadium.

Dongnae District
Busan Citizens Park featuring heritage elements, a garden and wild flowers

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.

Seomyeon
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Gwangan-dong

When in Gwangan-dong and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Gwangalli Beach or Shinsegae Centum City and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Gwangan Station or Suyeong Station.

Gwangan-dong
Gwangalli Beach showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town

Suyeong-gu

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Noted for its beaches and bars, there's plenty to explore in Suyeong-gu. Top attractions like Gwangalli Beach and Gwangan Grand Bridge are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Gwangan Station or Suyeong Station to see more of the city.

Suyeong-gu
Gwangalli Beach featuring a sandy beach, a city and a coastal town

Millak-dong

Discover Millak-dong, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in Millak-dong include Gwangalli Beach and Millak Waterfront Park, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Millak Station.

Millak-dong

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