Choryang

Busan

Busan as well as an individual male
Busan which includes a city and landscape views
Busan showing a city as well as a small group of people
Busan
Busan featuring 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 P4,317 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P4,317
P4,748 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,092 reviews)
"The staff were really kind and helpful and the room was quite spacious and had basic amenities. The hotel is right beside Busan Station so it was easy to take the metro and the KTX to Seoul. There were also many shops and restaurants nearby. I would highly recommend this hotel for your next stay ..."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 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 P3,289 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
P3,289
P3,618 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,317 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 Jul 30, 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 P4,784 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P4,784
P5,262 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury apartment in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Jul 27, 2025

Brown Suites Busan
Le collective Busan station

Le collective Busan station

4.5 out of 5
160, Chungjang-daero, Dong-gu, Busan
The price is P5,111 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P5,111
P5,622 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lotte Department Store Busan Main ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (84 reviews)
"Location is perfect - connected to Busan station. Size of the apartment was perfect for family of 4. The only thing I didn't like was accumulating the trash and rubbish throughout my 5 night's stay as there was no housekeeping service"

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

Le collective Busan station
Lotte Hotel Busan

Lotte Hotel Busan

5 out of 5
772, Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Busan
The price is P6,249 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P6,249
P7,561 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,964 reviews)
"Close to subway; connected to Lotte Shopping Mall; tons of food options either in Lotte or nearby streets."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Lotte Hotel Busan
Ananti At Busan Village

Ananti At Busan Village

5 out of 5
267-7 Gijanghaeanro Gijangeup Gijanggun, Busan, BUSAN
The price is P10,833 per night from Sep 11 to Sep 12
P10,833
P11,917 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Busan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Haeundae Beach and Songjeong Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (219 reviews)
"It was clean and modern!"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Ananti At Busan Village
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Other neighbourhoods around Choryang

Busan showing signage

Dong-gu

The mountain views and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Dong-gu. 168 Stairs and Busan Citizens' Hall are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Choryang Station or Busan Subway Station to get around the larger area.

Dong-gu
Jung District showing a city, night scenes and a bridge

Jung-gu

Travelers choose Jung-gu for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Jungang Station or Nampo Station and check out top sights like Busan Tower.

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 featuring 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 showing a park, wildflowers and heritage elements

Seomyeon

Consider a visit to Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Seomyeon. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Buam Station or Gaya Station.

Seomyeon
Busanjin which includes a lake or waterhole and wildflowers

Busanjin

4.5/5(2 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

Choryang