Gijang-gun

Residents

Demand Responsive Bus TABARA

The Busan-specific DRT (Demand Responsive Transit) bus, “TABARA”, started its operations on September 1, 2023 in the Gijang-gun area of Busan.

DRT, referring to Demand Responsive Transit, is a transportation system that operates on no fixed timetable or route. It flexibly transports passengers by creating optimal real-time routes based on specific passenger requests.

A bus that comes to where you are once a request is made through the app TABARA

Come and have fun in Gijang! Call TABARA!

From September 1, 2023
You can travel on TABARA to get to places such as Gijang area
tourist attractions and festival venues

TABARA, the call bus for your convenience, is now available.
Get around Gijang-gun with free transfers, paying only an intra-city bus fare

TABARA, the bus that comes when called via the app.

  • Operating hours: 08:00-22:00
    * The last call for the bus is 21:30.
  • Operating areas: Tourist attractions in Gijang
  • Bus fare: 1,550 won for adults, 800 won for youths, free for children with a children’s transportation card
    * The bus fare is the same as the intra-city bus fare in Busan
    * Free transfer to metro or intra-city buses
    * Transportation cards only
  • Customer Service Center ☎ 1811-2159

How to use TABARA

TABARA Google Play QR, App Store QR photo
① Install the app
Install the TABARA mobile app using the QR code above.
Register / sign in
② Register / sign in
Conveniently use the service by registering your mobile phone number or Kakaotalk
Call the bus
③ Call the bus
In the app select your departure point and destination, the number of passengers and one bus from the recommended bus list.
Get on the bus
④ Get on the bus
Get on the bus after confirming your selected bus number and seat

TABARA BUS STOPS (17)

Enjoy your trip without the hassle of driving your own car with TABARA in Gijang-gun, Busan.

TABARA BUS STOPS
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01. Gongsu Village
Gong-su Village is home to 140 households and 5,000 residents. Most of them are engaged in the fisheries industry, such as seaweed and kelp farming and fishing.
TABARA BUS STOP02
02. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Haedong Yonggunga Temple, located on the coast of Sirang-ri, Gijang-gun, Busan, is one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in Korea, and is well known for its scenic photo spots, thanks to its ocean view from the temple.
TABARA BUS STOP03
03. National Fisheries Science Museum
This is Korea's first science museum specializing in fisheries and the sea, unveiling the mysteries of the sea with various sea creatures and fisheries technology.
TABARA BUS STOP04
04. Ananti Cove
This is the largest luxury resort in Korea, which utilizes its beachfront location to harmonize with the surrounding landscape. It has established itself as a landmark of Busan’s tourism complex.
TABARA BUS STOP05
05. Orangdae Park
This is a park built in Sirang-ri and Yeonhwa-ri, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, and was created to preserve the natural scenery of Orangdae and provide a rest spot for citizens.
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06. Yeonhwa-ri
Yeonhwa-ri has more than 50 sashimi restaurants centered around Yeonhwa Port, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of Jukdo Island and eat fresh sashimi.
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07. Daebyeon Port
Daebyeon Port is a national fishing port designated and developed by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. It is the largest anchovy producer in Korea, accounting for 60% of the domestic anchovy production. In addition, it is famous for its fresh raw anchovy dishes.
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08. WAVE RIZ Apartment
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09. Gijang Station on the Donghae Line
Located in the center of Gijang-eup, a district with a population of 50,000, this station is a transportation hub where all Donghae Line Mugunghwa-ho trains pass through.
TABARA BUS STOP10
10. Gijang Market
What makes Gijang Market special is that it provides a uniquely different marketplace experience for every season. It is famous for seaweed and anchovies in spring and hairtail in autumn.
TABARA BUS STOP11
11. Osiria Station on the Donghae Line
This is a newly constructed station built at this location to increase accessibility to the Osiria Tourist Complex (area 3,662,725.4M), which is under construction in Daebyeon-ri and Sirang-ri, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun by Busan Metropolitan Corp.
TABARA BUS STOP12
12. Lotte World Adventure
Lotte World Adventure Busan is a core landmark space of the Osiria Tourist Complex that offers various attractions and activities under the theme of 'Kingdom of Fairy Tales.
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13. Lotte Outlet
The layout of this outlet mall was inspired by Santorini, Greece, which consists of architectural landmarks, such as the Lighthouse Observatory, Santorini Fountain Square, and Hera Rose Garden, in addition to offering an extensive retail sector.
TABARA BUS STOP14
14. East Busan Tourism Complex
The East Busan Tourism Complex is a shopping center cluster that consists of a premium outlet, a shopping mall, Lotte Mart, and Lotte Cinema.
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15. Skyline Luge Busan
This outdoor interactive amusement park is one of the most prominent features of Busan’s Osiria Theme Park, where the whole family can enjoy various rides and facilities with the beautiful ocean serving as a backdrop.
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16. Busan National Science Museum
If you know science, you can see the future! Get past the sailing ship–shaped exterior and find experience-centered exhibitions inside.
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17. IKEA DongBusan branch

* Tabara: phonetic representation of Busan dialect “tabara” (meaning ‘go get it’)

TABARA Brochure (Korean) PDF