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Published by AmudenaAs of October 2026

Gijang-gun

기장군 · Gijang-gun

You left your plans at home, right? Then you're all set.

지도를 든 도꼬

Hi there!
I'm Dokko, your guide at Amudena.
I'm actually a burr seed, the kind that hitches a ride on passersby's clothes and travels.
This time, I'm sticking to you!

“Amudena” is Korean for “anywhere.” Wherever the wheel lands, that’s where you’re going.

죽성드림세트장
죽성드림세트장Jukseong Deurim Seteujang · Jukseong Dream Drama Set · Photos: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)

Amudena travel rules

앞을 가리키는 도꼬

Just four promises before we go!

  1. NO appsPhone for calls and camera only! Let the rest take a nap.
  2. NO reservationsPick your stay and your meals when you get there. Kinda exciting, right?
  3. NO GPSFind your way with a paper map and by asking the locals.
  4. NO expresswaysNational and local roads only. You see more when you go slow.

How to use this book

연필을 든 도꼬

Stay 1Eat 1Café 1See 1 Stay 1, Eat 3, Café 1, See 2...
calling things by number is handy.
Like "Call Stay 3!"

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In a hurry? Start here

112Police
119Fire & Ambulance
1330Tourist Info

Your embassy

Local tourist info centers

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What's Gijang-gun like?

안경 쓴 도꼬

I'll tell you just a little of what I know.

A county stretching long along the sea at the eastern tip of Busan.

Harbors and beaches by the sea, and forests and Korean beef places inland in Cheolma-myeon.

In spring, the Gijang Anchovy Festival is held. Be sure to drop by a temple by the sea and a cafe by the sea too!

#East Sea harbors#Gijang anchovies#Temple by the sea

This year's festival calendar

4.24 – 4.26기장멸치축제Gijang Myeolchi Chukje · Gijang Anchovy Festival
9.5 – 9.62026 헬로메이커2026 Hellomeikeo · 2026 Hello Maker
9.19 – 9.19기장군반려동물문화축제Gijang-gun Ballyeodongmul Munhwa Chukje · Gijang-gun Pet Culture Festival
10.16 – 10.18정관생태하천학습문화축제Jeonggwan Saengtae Hacheon Hakseup Munhwa Chukje · Jeonggwan Ecological Stream Learning & Culture Festival

💡TIP! Dates change every year. Quietly check with 1330 before you go.

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Where to sleep?

전화하는 도꼬

I only picked places with phone numbers.
Whether there's a free room...
you'll have to call to find out!

💡TIP! Addresses are kept in Korean so you can show them to locals.

Stay 1

아난티 앳 부산 코브Ananti At Busan Kobeu · Ananti at Busan Cove

By the sea on Gijang Haean-ro. They say there are rooms from Deluxe to Suite.

Tel
051-509-1111
Rooms
Deluxe · Suite · Connecting, etc.
Check-in
15:00
Address
부산광역시 기장군 기장읍 기장해안로 268-32
Stay 2

하운드호텔 정관Haundeu Hotel Jeonggwan · Hound Hotel Jeonggwan

A hotel born in 2022, in Jeonggwan-eup. 63 rooms.

Tel
051-728-1800
Type
Hotel
Rooms
63 rooms
Address
부산광역시 기장군 정관읍 산단1로 98-11
Licensed 2022
Stay 3

기장 일광 더뮤즈호텔 앤 레지던스Gijang Ilgwang Deomyujeu Hotel aen Rejideonseu · Gijang Ilgwang The Muse Hotel & Residence

In Ilgwang-eup. From the 1st to the 11th floor, with 60 rooms.

Tel
051-723-8285
Type
Lodging (residential)
Rooms
60 rooms
Address
부산광역시 기장군 일광읍 해송3로 4, 1~11층
Licensed 2021
Stay 4

온슬펜션Onseul Pensyeon · Onseul Pension

A rural guesthouse in Ilgwang-myeon. Only 4 rooms, so it should be quiet, right?

Tel
051-727-0005
Type
Rural guesthouse
Rooms
4 rooms
Address
부산광역시 기장군 일광면 일광로 582-14
Licensed 2014
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Where to sleep? (cont.)

Stay 5

(주)동부산온천호텔(Ju) Dongbusan Oncheon Hotel · Dongbusan Hot Spring Hotel

A tourist hotel in Jangan-eup. "Hot spring" is right in the name. 85 rooms.

Tel
051-727-9991
Type
Tourist hotel
Rooms
85 rooms
Address
부산광역시 기장군 장안읍 장안로 38
Licensed 2007
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What to eat?

어깨를 으쓱하는 도꼬

I can't tell if they're famous, either.
Just remember one signature dish and go!
I also put in two cafés for a cup of tea!

Eat 1

일광대복집Ilgwang Daebok-jip · Ilgwang Big Pufferfish House

A pufferfish soup place in Ilgwang-eup. Chambok-guk is the signature, and it opens at 8 a.m. Closed Mondays.

Tel
051-721-1561
Signature
참복국Chambok-guk · tiger puffer soup
Also
Milbok pufferfish soup · Kkachibok pufferfish · Live tiger puffer, etc.
Hours
08:00~21:00 (Last order 20:15)
Closed
Every Monday (if Monday is a public holiday, closed Tuesday)
Address
부산광역시 기장군 일광읍 이화로 3
Eat 2

아라진Arajin

Sea urchin bibimbap is the signature. They have sea urchin seaweed soup and mulhoe too. Closed Thursdays.

Tel
0507-1358-6161
Signature
성게비빔밥Seongge Bibimbap · sea urchin bibimbap
Also
Teppan abalone rice bowl · Seafood mulhoe · Sea urchin seaweed soup, etc.
Hours
11:00~20:00 (Last order 19:00)
Closed
Every Thursday (if Thursday is a public holiday, closed the next day)
Address
부산광역시 기장군 문오성길 281
Eat 3

해물 포장마차촌Haemul Pojangmacha-chon · Seafood Street-Stall Village

A street-stall village by the sea in Yeonhwa-ri. Abalone porridge, even boiled sea snails! Call to ask about hours.

Tel
051-709-4086
Signature
모둠Modum · assorted platter
Also
Abalone porridge · Grilled abalone · Boiled sea snails, etc.
Address
부산광역시 기장군 기장읍 연화리
Eat 4

철마한우산마루Cheolma Hanu Sanmaru · Cheolma Korean Beef Sanmaru

A Korean beef place in Cheolma-myeon. Marbled sirloin is the signature, and they say it's open every day.

Tel
0507-1400-6513
Signature
꽃등심Kkot-deungsim · marbled beef sirloin
Also
Rib finger meat · Thin-sliced sirloin · Rib cap, etc.
Hours
10:30~21:00 (Last order 20:00)
Closed
Open year-round
Address
부산광역시 기장군 철마면 이곡1길 6-6
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What to eat? (cont.)

Café 1

브레이크인커피Beureikeu-in Keopi · Break-in Coffee

A cafe on Byeongsan-ro. They have tiramisu latte and chocolate einspänner too, and they say it's open every day.

Tel
0507-1308-7081
Signature
아메리카노Amerikano · Americano
Also
Tiramisu latte · Chocolate einspänner · Blueberry yogurt · Oh! Halla tea, etc.
Hours
10:00~21:50 (Last order 21:00)
Closed
Open year-round
Address
부산광역시 기장군 병산로 117
Café 2

유정1995 기장 본점Yujeong 1995 Gijang Bonjeom · Yujeong 1995 Gijang Main Store

A cafe on Byeongsan-ro. The signature shares the street's name: "Byeongsan Coffee"! They have salt bread too.

Tel
0507-1359-4642
Signature
병산커피Byeongsan Keopi · Byeongsan Coffee
Also
Salt bread · Drip coffee · Plum ade, etc.
Hours
10:30~21:00 (Last order 20:30)
Closed
Seollal and Chuseok days
Address
부산광역시 기장군 병산로 303-1
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Where to go?

손 흔드는 도꼬

I picked just 5 spots.
We'll meet the rest on the road.

See 1

해동용궁사Haedong Yonggungsa · Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

A temple built on rocks by the sea. Opens at 4:30 a.m.

Time
04:30~20:30
Closed
Open year-round
Address
부산광역시 기장군 기장읍 용궁길 86
See 2죽성드림세트장

죽성드림세트장Jukseong Deurim Seteujang · Jukseong Dream Drama Set

A drama set by the sea in Jukseong-ri. Open whenever you go.

Time
Always open
Closed
Open year-round
Address
부산광역시 기장군 기장읍 두호1길 2-7
See 3일광해수욕장

일광해수욕장Ilgwang Haesuyokjang · Ilgwang Beach

A beach in Ilgwang-eup. During the swimming season, it's open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Time
Always open · Swimming season 09:00~18:00
Closed
Open year-round
Address
부산광역시 기장군 일광읍 삼성리
See 4아홉산숲

아홉산숲Ahopsan Sup · Ahopsan Forest

A forest in Cheolma-myeon. Be sure to book ahead! Last entry at 5 p.m.

Time
09:00~18:00 (Last entry 17:00)
Advance booking required
Closed
Open year-round
Address
부산광역시 기장군 철마면 미동길 37-1
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Where to go? (cont.)

See 5국립부산과학관

국립부산과학관Gungnip Busan Gwahakgwan · National Science Museum Busan

A big science museum in Gijang-eup. Closed Mondays, last entry at 4:30 p.m.

Time
09:30~17:30 (Last entry 16:30)
Closed
Every Monday (if Monday is a public holiday, closed the next day) · Jan 1 · Seollal and Chuseok days
Address
부산광역시 기장군 기장읍 동부산관광6로 59
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Don't miss it on market day

만세하는 도꼬

Markets are the best way to see a town.
Gijang Market is open every day!

기장시장Gijang Sijang · Gijang Market

Market days
Every day
Type
Permanent market
Sells
Produce, meat, seafood, processed foods, clothing, shoes, household goods, eateries
Stalls
136
Address
부산광역시 기장군 기장읍 읍내로104번길 16

연미새시장Yeonmisae Sijang · Yeonmisae Market

Market days
Every day
Type
Permanent market
Sells
Produce, meat, seafood, processed foods, clothing, shoes, household goods, eateries, neighborhood services
Stalls
28
Address
부산광역시 기장군 기장읍 배산로 22

💡TIP! There may be markets not listed here. Ask a local, "여기 장 언제 서요? (yeo-gi jang eon-je seo-yo?)"

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Ask the locals

갸웃하는 도꼬

The answers aren't in this book.
The locals know the real ones.

💡TIP! Show the Korean sentence as is, or read it out loud.

  1. 지금 기장 멸치는 어디 가서 먹어야 돼요? 회로도 먹어요?ji-geum gi-jang myeol-chi-neun eo-di ga-seo meo-geo-ya dwae-yo? hoe-ro-do meo-geo-yo?Where should I go to eat Gijang anchovies right now? Do you eat them raw too?
  2. 기장 미역은 어디서 사요? 어떻게 먹는 게 제일 맛있어요?gi-jang mi-yeo-geun eo-di-seo sa-yo? eo-tteo-ke meo-geu-neun ge je-il ma-si-sseo-yo?Where can I buy Gijang seaweed (miyeok)? What's the tastiest way to eat it?
  3. 포장마차촌 갈 땐 뭐부터 시켜야 돼요?po-jang-ma-cha-chon gal ttaen mwo-bu-teo si-kyeo-ya dwae-yo?When I go to the street-stall village, what should I order first?
  4. 해 뜨는 거 보려면 어느 포구로 가야 해요?hae tteu-neun geo bo-ryeo-myeon eo-neu po-gu-ro ga-ya hae-yo?Which harbor should I go to if I want to see the sunrise?
  5. 용궁사는 몇 시에 가야 사람이 적어요?yong-gung-sa-neun myeot si-e ga-ya sa-ra-mi jeo-geo-yo?What time should I go to Yonggungsa to avoid the crowds?
  6. 여기 사람들만 아는 조용한 바닷가가 있어요?yeo-gi sa-ram-deul-man a-neun jo-yong-han ba-dat-ga-ga i-sseo-yo?Is there a quiet beach only locals know about?
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Dues ledger

윙크하는 도꼬

Keep money talk tidy!
Treasurer, we're counting on you.

Treasurer ________   Members ____   Dues per person ________ KRW
DateDetailsMoney inMoney outBalance

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Info: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Ministry of the Interior and Safety lodging & farm/fishing-village guesthouse data · Nationwide Traditional Market Standard Data (Public Data Portal) | Photos: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1) | The intro sentences were newly written from the factual items in the data only.

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