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Explore the Stories of Busan’s Architecture through the “Ttu-buk Ttu-buk Architecture Tour”!

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Busan Metropolitan City, in cooperation with the Busan International Architecture Festival (BIAF), will operate the “Ttu-buk Ttu-buk Architecture Tour” every weekend until February 2026. This citizen-participation program aims to promote the excellence of 

Busan’s urban architecture by walking through major architectural sites and experiencing their history and value firsthand.

The tour consists of five distinct walking courses highlighting Busan’s representative architectural heritage:

• ●Centum City Architecture Course (Haeundae-gu): Features modern buildings such as Busan Museum of Art, Space Lee Ufan, BEXCO, Shinsegae Department Store, and Busan Cinema Center.

• ●UN Cultural Architecture Course (Nam-gu): Covers historic and memorial sites like the Busan Museum, Busan Cultural Center, National Memorial Museum of Forced Mobilization, UN Memorial Hall, and UN Memorial Cemetery.

• ●Old Downtown Architecture Course (Jung-gu): Explores modern architecture reflecting Busan’s identity, including Baeksan Memorial Hall, Busan Meteorological Observatory, Anglican Church, and Busan Modern History Museum Annex.

• ●Dongnae Traditional Architecture Course (Dongnae-gu): Includes historic Joseon Dynasty buildings such as Janggwancheong, Dongnae Hyanggyo, and Dongnae Government Office.

• ●Sanbok Road Architecture Course (Dong-gu): Newly added this year, this course introduces Eurasia Platform, the former Baekje Hospital, the guesthouse “Five Trees and Catnap,” the hillside elevator, The Deck, Ibagu Workshop, and Sanbok Road Exhibition Hall—highlighting Busan’s identity as a global port city.

All courses take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes on foot and are accompanied by certified Busan Architectural Culture Guides, who provide professional insight into the architecture and its historical context.

Tour reservations can be made on the official BIAF website (www.biacf.or.kr), and the participation fee is KRW 1,500 per person. Participants will also receive small souvenirs representing each course.

Regular tours are not operated on Mondays, national holidays, or during the BIAF exhibition period (September 17–21, 2025). However, group tours of 11 or more people can be arranged on weekdays by contacting the BIAF office at ☎ 051-744-7762.

A pilot program was conducted in early April 2025 to gather citizen feedback and enhance the tour's quality. It received enthusiastic responses from participants.

Ha Sung-tae, Director General of Busan’s Housing and Architecture Bureau, stated,

“Busan is a city where the sea, mountains, and modern urban landscapes coexist in harmony. Each building tells a story of the city’s history and culture. The Ttu-buk Ttu-buk Architecture Tour offers a unique opportunity for citizens to walk and experience those stories firsthand.”