Refugees build homes on the slope
People displaced by the Korean War settled on Yeongdo's steep coastal hills, building a dense maze of homes and paths.
LOCAL HALF-DAY GUIDE · Busan
Yeongseon-dong, Busan
영선동A steep coastal neighborhood shaped by port life and postwar settlement, with narrow lanes opening toward the sea.
01 · HISTORY
How this neighborhood changed
Port work shapes everyday life
Shipping, fisheries, repair work, and small neighborhood businesses tied hillside life closely to Busan Port.
Coastal lanes become a cultural walk
Community spaces and walking routes brought visitors while the neighborhood retained traces of postwar settlement.
02 · WALK
Three-stop walking route
흰여울문화마을
Huinnyeoul Culture Village
Follow hillside lanes above the coastline.
절영해안산책로
Jeoryeong Coastal Walk
Continue at sea level along the cliffs.
영도대교
Yeongdo Bridge
Connect the neighborhood to Busan's port history.
Getting there
Nampo Station, then local bus
3–4 hoursBefore you go
The route includes steep stairs and exposed coastal paths. Choose supportive shoes and avoid the cliff walk in strong wind or rain.
Opening hours, admission, and transport conditions can change. Check the linked map and official information before you go.