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• Information
  Introduction
  

  
  The 40-step Culture & Tourism Theme Street is a 450m-street which leads up to the 40-step stairway of the '40-step Cultural Center' and continues on to the Palseong Tour.
   

  The time-honored 40-step stairway embodies the joys and sorrows of refugees and those displaced by the Korean War. The entire area has been recently renovated to reflect life in Korea in the 50s & 60s.
   

  The 40-step Culture & Tourism Theme Street was designated 'The Best Street' by the Busan municipal government in June 2004.br> 

  
  
  Available Facilities
  * 40-step stairway
  The 40-step stairway, located in Jung-gu, Busan, was a hub of transportation and administration during the Korean War. Those who were displaced by the war gathered around the area and made makeshift housing out of sticks and tarps. The place also functioned as a marketplace where residents traded aid goods that were delivered at the nearby port. It was a place to meet family members separated during the war and a place that has since then come to symbolize the sorrow and grief of those living during the Korean War. The place has the deepest significance for the over 100,000 people that were displaced during the war and were subsequently scattered throughout Yeongju-dong Hill, Donggwang-dong and Bosu-dong.
  
  * Railway
  In memory of the Busan Train Station (now the location of the Jungang-dong Trade Center), a 140m-street was created in front of the 40-step Stairway, together with the 40-step Square and Railroad Crossing Plaza.
  
  * Seaway
  In commemoration of the Busan Port, under the theme of a 'seaway,' a 120m-street has been created in front of Sora Stairway, together with the Sora Stair Square and Pier Plaza.
  
  * Others (The Gate of Peace)
  The Gate of Peace is located near the entrance of Railway. A small light symbolizing the light of peace that never goes out casts its light over the 40-step Culture & Tourism Theme Street.
   
  
  
• Forecast
• Tourist Sites

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    Busan Trick Eye Musem (부산 트릭아이뮤지엄)

    Region : Jung-gu Busan
    Type : Art Museums/ Art Galleries
    Busan Trick Eye Museum is a new type of cultural entertainment space where visitors can directly experience famous paintings through trick art techniques that c...

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    Bosu-dong Book Street Cultural Center(보수동 책방골목 문화관)

    Region : Jung-gu Busan
    Type : Industrial Tours
    [The used bookstore that sells memories] Bosu-dong Book Street has a unique background. It was formed after the independence of Korea (August 15) as a residenti...

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    Busan Tower (부산타워)

    Region : Jung-gu Busan
    Type : Architectural & Sculptural Highlights
    Busan Tower is a symbol of Busan that stands proudly at 69 meters above sea level at a height of 120 meters. The top of the tower is modeled after the baldaquin...

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    Yongdusan Park (용두산공원)

    Region : Jung-gu Busan
    Type : Parks
    Yongdusan Mountain (alt. 49 m) in downtown Busan is one of Busan's three famous mountains. It was originally called Songhyeonsan Mountain, which means a mountai...

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    168 Stairs (168계단)

    Region : Dong-gu Busan
    Type : Others
    This is the fastest way to go downhill from Sanbok road to Busan port. The stairs is known to be as tall as a 6-story building and has exactly 168 steps. In the...

• Accommodation

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    Central Park Hotel [Korea Quality] / 센트럴파크 호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jung-gu Busan
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Central Park Hotel is located in the middle of Jungang Station and Nampo Station on Busan Metro Line 1. It’s a 15-story building with a total of 67 rooms in di...

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    Busan Tourist Hotel (부산관광호텔)

    Region : Jung-gu Busan
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Busan Tourist Hotel, opened on September 11, 1974, has proudly served travelers to the Busan area for over 40 years. Located by Yongdusan Park, Gukje Market, an...

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    Hotel Commodore Busan (코모도 호텔 부산)

    Region : Jung-gu Busan
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Hotel Commodore Busan opened on July 7, 1979 with the concept of a royal palace from the Joseon era. The hotel artfully combines modern luxury with traditional ...

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    HILLSIDE HOTEL [Korea Quality] / 힐 사이드 호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jung-gu Busan
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Hillside Hotel is located about seven minutes' drive distance from Busan Station, making it convenient for travelers using trains such as KTX. Modern and pleas...

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    Toyoko Inn Hotel - Busan Station 2 (토요코인호텔 (부산역2점))

    Region : Jung-gu Busan
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Toyoko Inn Hotel is a Japanese hotel chain with 208 franchises in Japan and many more across the globe. Toyoko Inn Hotel - Busan Station 2 is located in central...

• Restaurants

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    Jungang Momil (중앙모밀)

    Region : Jung-gu Busan
    Type : Korean Food
    Jungangsonguksu is a noodle restaurant with more than 50 years of tradition. All of the noodles served here are handmade, including udon noodles and buckwheat n...

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    Myeongsong Chobap (명송초밥)

    Region : Jung-gu Busan
    Type : Japanese Food
    Myeongsong Chobap in Busan is a Japanese restaurant serving fresh sushi and raw fish.

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    Yeongbingwan (영빈관)

    Region : Jung-gu Busan
    Type : Korean Food
    Yeongbingwan is a traditional Han-jeongsik (Korean Table d'hote) restaurant that has been in operation for over 30 years.

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    Joeunssallobapjitgo (좋은쌀로밥짓고)

    Region : Jung-gu Busan
    Type : Korean Food
    Joeunssallobapjitgo is a restaurant specializing in Han-jeongsik (Korean Table d'hote), using only natural, unprocessed ingredients.

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    Seongiljip (성일집)

    Region : Jung-gu Busan
    Type : Korean Food
    Seongiljip has been known for over 70 years as a restaurant specializing in grilled eel. They use the same ingredients and roasting method as other restaurants,...

• Shopping

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    DAWON(Busan)

    Region : Jung-gu Busan
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Chungwon Plus Co., Ltd is headquartered in Seoul and operates branch offices in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Macau, and other Asian countries. The company’s mai...

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    Nampo-dong Dried Seafood Market (남포동 건어물시장)

    Region : Jung-gu Busan
    Type : Traditional Markets
    Located right next to the sea, Nampo-dong Dried Seafood Market is a tradtional Korean market. Customers who want to experience a traditional seafood market in B...

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    Lotte Department Store - Gwangbok Branch (롯데백화점 (부산 광복점))

    Region : Jung-gu Busan
    Type : Department Stores
    Lotte Department Store is one of Korea's major department stores, and Lotte Department Store Gwangbok Branch is especially popular for being the first seaside d...

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    Dahaejeong (다해정)

    Region : Jung-gu Busan
    Type : Specialty Shops
    Dahaejeong is a nice place to rest, drink a cup of tea, and experience traditional Korean culture. Tea served by Dahaejeong have various health benefits. Touris...

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    Ihasi (아이하시 (수제젓가락공예))

    Region : Jung-gu Busan
    Type : Craft Workshops
    Ihasi boasts high-quality, handmade chopsticks that use only natural wooden materials and varnishes. Only natural lacquer is used for the part of the chopsticks...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Train]
  From Seoul Station, take the KTX for Busan
  
  [Subway]
  Jungang-dong Station (Busan Subway Line 1), Exit 13.
  Walk in the direction of Gwangsan Hospital (approx. 5 min).
  
  

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