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Yu Chi-hwan Postbox Observatory

Yu Chi-hwan Postbox Observatory

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This is an observatory located along Sanbok-ro Road in Choryang-dong, Dong-gu, Busan. A mailbox was installed to celebrate the artworks and literature of famous poet Yu Chi-hwan. The observatory is divided into two levels. The first level consists of a terraced outdoor performance stage, while the second level is an art exhibition area, designed with floor to ceiling windows.

TypeViewpoints
RegionBusan
Address2 Mangyang-ro 580beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
Hours[Tuesday-Saturday] 10:00-19:00 / [Sunday] 09:00-18:00
ClosedMondays, public holidays, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
ParkingNot available

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