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40-step Culture & Tourism Theme Street

40-step Culture & Tourism Theme Street

40계단 문화관광테마거리 · Busan · Neighbourhoods & streets

The 40-step Culture & Tourism Theme Street is a 450-meter street leading up to the 40-step stairway of the '40-step Cultural Center' and continues 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. ·

TypeNeighbourhoods & streets
RegionBusan
AddressArea of 40gyedan-gil, Jungang-gu, Jung-gu, Busan

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Opening hours and admission can change — check the official page before you go.

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Within walking distance

Busan Museum of Movies (부산영화체험박물관)
right next door

Busan Museum of Movies

Busan Modern & Contemporary History Museum - Main Building  (부산근현대역사관 본관)
right next door

Busan Modern & Contemporary History Museum - Main Building

Yongdusan Park (용두산공원)
500 m walk

Yongdusan Park

Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street (광복로문화패션거리)
700 m walk

Gwangbok-dong Cultural & Fashion Street

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

Bosu-dong Book Street Cultural Center

Gukje Market Food Street (국제시장 먹자골목)
700 m walk

Gukje Market Food Street

Urigeulbang (우리글방 북카페)
800 m walk

Urigeulbang

BIFF Square (BIFF 광장)
800 m walk

BIFF Square