Official / Local Name중1동
Region / ProvinceBusan (Haeundae-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1607°N, 129.169°E · 13 m
Overview
Jung-dong (중1동) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Haeundae-gu, Busan (35.1607°N, 129.169°E, elevation 13 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 중1동 (Jung-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Busan · Haeundae-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 13 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jungdong Station (중동역) (0.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Haeundaegongwon (해운대공원) (1.5 km) · Jangsangongwon (장산공원) (1.8 km) · Dongbaekgongwon (동백공원) (1.9 km) · Doseoam (도서암) (3.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Haeundae (1.3 km), Changsapo (창사포) (1.9 km), Jungdong (중동) (2.1 km), Gudeok (구덕) (2.7 km), Jaesongdong (재송동) (3.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Haeundae-gu (해운대구) (0.7 km) · Jwa-dong (좌3동) (1.0 km) · Jwa-dong (좌1동) (1.3 km) · Jung-dong (중2동) (1.3 km) · Jwa-dong (좌2동) (1.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jungdong Station (중동역) (0.7 km). KTX from Seoul in 2h 15m to Busan Station; Gimhae International Airport (PUS); Busan Metro Lines 1–4. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "중1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Haeundaegongwon (해운대공원) (1.5 km) — Jung-dong (중1동)
- Jangsangongwon (장산공원) (1.8 km) — Jung-dong (중1동)
- Dongbaekgongwon (동백공원) (1.9 km) — Jung-dong (중1동)
- Doseoam (도서암) (3.3 km) — Jung-dong (중1동)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Steaming 돼지국밥 (Dwaeji-gukbap, Busan's iconic rich pork-bone rice soup seasoned table-side with spicy chive buchu-muchim and salted shrimp) and icy wheat 밀면 (Milmyeon).
- Freshly sliced live flounder 회 (Hoe) at Jagalchi Market, charcoal-grilled Gijang sea eel (꼼장어), and brown-sugar seed-stuffed 씨앗호떡 (Ssiat-hotteok) at BIFF Square.
- Artisanal Busan 어묵 (Eomuk / high-fish-content fish cakes forged in Yeongdo since the 1950s), sun-dried Gijang kelp, and coastal craft lagers overlooking Gwangan Bridge.
- Locals start rainy or brisk mornings at Seomyeon's 24-hour Dwaeji-gukbap alley before walking the coastal boardwalks from Haeundae to Millak Waterside Park. Across Jung-dong (pop. 12,000) in Haeundae-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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