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Busan Architecture Tour returns in September
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The Busan Architecture Tour runs every Saturday and Sunday from Sept. 2 to November 26. Citizens and tourists are welcome to join a walk led by an architectural and cultural commentator.
There are four courses to choose from:
1) Architecture Tour in Centum City
An overview of Busan’s modern urban architecture. Buildings include the Busan Museum of Art, BEXCO, the Shinsegae Centum City Mall, and the Busan Cinema Center.
2) Architecture Tour in UN-Culture Zone
A detailed exploration of Busan during and after the Korean War, featuring sites such as the Busan Cultural Center, the UN Memorial Cemetery, the National Museum of Forced Mobilization under Japanese Occupation, and the United Nations Peace Memorial Hall.
3) Architecture Tour in Old Town
A look at Busan’s storied past—and budding future—via the historic downtown. Buildings include the Baeksan Memorial Hall and the Busan Provincial Meteorological Administration among others.
4) Architecture Tour in History and Tradition
A glimpse of Busan’s traditional and historical landmarks, such as the Janggwan-cheong (Office of Military Affairs), the Dongnae-bu Magistrate’s Office, and the Dongnae-hyanggyo Local Confucian School.
Tours begin at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. on Sundays; each course takes around two hours to complete. Each tour can accommodate three to 10 people and costs 5,000 won per person, which includes a souvenir.
To join, visit the official website of the Busan International Architecture Festival or complete the registration form below.
※ The Busan Architecture Tour, weekends from Sept. 2 to Nov. 26
◎ Website: biacf.org
◎ Registration Form (Korean language): form.office.naver.com/form/responseView.cmd?formkey=NzdlOWIwZjAtNjMzYy00ZjFmLWE2OWItNTExNGQwOTAwNGU0&sourceId=urlshare