Choryang

Busan

Busan as well as an individual male
Busan showing landscape views and a city
Busan featuring a city as well as a small group of people
Busan
Busan showing signage
Follow this neighborhood’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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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 €68 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
€68
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,029 reviews)
"Super close to Busan Station!"

Reviewed on 4 Apr 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 €55 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
€55
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,359 reviews)
"Breakfast is always superb in Toyoko-inn"

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2025

Toyoko Inn Busan Station No.1
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Station
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Station
4 out of 5
10, Jungang-daero 196 beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan
The price is €68 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
€68
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,028 reviews)
"Excellent location, hotel is Ok pretty large with 28 floors, breakfast buffet was Ok"

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2025

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Station
Hound Hotel Busan Station
Hound Hotel Busan Station
2.5 out of 5
9, Jungang-daero 236beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, PUS
The price is €59 per night from 8 May to 9 May
€59
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (402 reviews)
"Great location! It’s like 6 mins walk from Busan Station, local metro and bust stations. Very accessible to taxi’s. The hotel itself is pretty modern. We stayed in a twin and it’s still very spacious for 2 people. A/C works well and they have great amenities. Staff was helpful and friendly. There’s ..."

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2025

Hound Hotel Busan Station
HOTEL FORÊT THE SPA
HOTEL FORÊT THE SPA
3.5 out of 5
6, Jungang-daero 296beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is €49 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
€49
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (168 reviews)
"Front desk gave me an upgrade to premier room so that was really nice and unexpected. However I didn’t use the bath in the end, feels like a waste of water if I do..amenities are provided including single use ones such as toothbrush, room is generally clean and comfortable. Location is 2 bus stops ..."

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2025

HOTEL FORÊT THE SPA
Notte La Mia
Notte La Mia
3 out of 5
265, Daeyeong-ro, Dong-gu, Busan
The price is €51 per night from 7 May to 8 May
€51
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (730 reviews)
Great hotel
"Everything was great. Courteous staff, rooms with plenty of universal power plugs, usbs. A lot of space. My only comment would be that the mattress is a tad firm as im used to hotels providing softer mattresses"

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2025

Notte La Mia
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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 Seven Luck Casino.

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. Bujeon Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Buam Station or Seomyeon Station to see more of the city.

Busanjin

Choryang

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