Choryang Travel Guide

Busan

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Busan which includes landscape views and a city
Busan showing a city as well as a small group of people
Busan
Busan which includes signage

Follow this neighbourhood’s Story Way to see its main highlights and enjoy the stunning vistas of the Busan Port from the top of the hill.

Choryang, in the gu (district) of Dong, was first established by refugees who fled here during the Korean War. These displaced families just kept adding small dwellings to the hill until it was completely covered and became a community of its own.

The name of its main road, Ibagu-gil, means “Story Way” in the local Gyeongsang dialect. Exhibits on the Gallery Wall along the way show the history of this still humble-looking area.

The road takes you inland from Busan Station, near the Port of Busan, and up the hill. The mountain village of Choryang’s most famous attraction is the 168 Stairs. This narrow and steep staircase takes you from sea level all the way up to Sanbok-doro (Mountainside Road).

It’s a big climb with as many steps as its name suggests, so bring bottled water and wear good shoes. Those who can’t climb as high can cheat a little and take the monorail up. As you can imagine, this relatively new addition to the streetscape was welcomed by the locals and tourists alike.

This vista and the end of the 168 Stairs is especially romantic at night when the city’s skyline and bridges are lit up by thousands of lights.

After walking the 168 Stairs back down at your leisure, browse the Choryang Ibagu Night Market for street food from the South Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese cultures. This market is held each evening at the Choryang Traditional Market. If you are visiting by day, have a picnic in Busan Jungang Park instead.

The port is home to a wide range of seafood restaurants that cater for all budgets. Order sushi rolls, sashimi dishes, scallion pancakes or grilled clams or find a place that offers an all-you-can eat buffet.

The high-speed KTX train connects the capital Seoul to nearby Busan Station, from where you should take exit 7 to get there fastest. If you arrive via the Busan Port International Passenger Terminal, it’s best to take a taxi.


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Things to do


Top hotels in Choryang

Asti Hotel Busan Station

Asti Hotel Busan Station

4 out of 5
7, Jungang-daero 214beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
The price is Rp1.222.384 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp1.222.384
Rp1.344.622 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Busan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,102 reviews)
"It was a great Hotel to stay for 3 nights. For us it was very convenient. Location was one of the main reasons, because we were right in the middle of the major touristic areas and transportation was across the street."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Asti Hotel Busan Station
Toyoko Inn Busan Station No.1

Toyoko Inn Busan Station No.1

3 out of 5
12, Jungang-daero 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Dong-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is Rp931.340 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp931.340
Rp1.024.474 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,316 reviews)
Comfortable stay.
"The hotel is comfortable. I didn't have a particularly friendly welcome when I checked in. The room was comfortable but the bathroom smelt of damp for ages after use as it was so small and kind of trapped the smell. I was on the 20th floor and waiting for the lift was so frustrating. It sometimes ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Toyoko Inn Busan Station No.1
Brown Suites Busan

Brown Suites Busan

4.5 out of 5
160 Chungjang-daero, Dong-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is Rp1.251.876 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp1.251.876
Rp1.377.064 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury apartment in Busan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (156 reviews)
"Great location in Busan"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Brown Suites Busan
Ananti at Busan Cove

Ananti at Busan Cove

5 out of 5
268-32, Gijanghaean-ro Gijang-eup, Busan
The price is Rp2.973.523 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp2.973.523
Rp3.270.875 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Haeundae Beach and Songjeong Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice. Modern. Great staff. Beautiful area. Wonderful views."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Ananti at Busan Cove
Lotte Hotel Busan

Lotte Hotel Busan

5 out of 5
772, Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Busan
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.548.353 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.548.353
Rp1.873.507 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,972 reviews)
"Close to subway; connected to Lotte Shopping Mall; tons of food options either in Lotte or nearby streets."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Lotte Hotel Busan
Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2

Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2

2.5 out of 5
5, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 237beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
The price is Rp800.138 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp800.138
Rp880.152 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Busan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,159 reviews)
"The staff are polite, but really don’t speak much English and if you ask them any questions, you won’t get an answer But, they can book a taxi and always smile."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae No.2
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Other neighbourhoods around Choryang

Busan showing signage

Dong-gu

Dong-gu is well liked for its mountain views and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, 168 Stairs and Busan Citizens' Hall are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Choryang Station or Busan Subway Station to get around.

Dong-gu
Jung District which includes night scenes, a river or creek and a bridge

Jung-gu

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Busan Tower while getting to know Jung-gu, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jungang Station or Nampo Station to see more of the area.

Jung-gu

Jungang-dong

While you're in Jungang-dong, take in top sights like Busan Port Passenger Terminal and jump on the metro at Jungang Station to see more of the city.

Jungang-dong
Jagalchi Fish Market showing markets and food

Nampo-dong

Shopping and seafood restaurants are highlights of Nampo-dong. Make a stop by Jagalchi Fish Market or Nampodong Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jangalchi Station to get around town.

Nampo-dong
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
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

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