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Oct 11, 2026

Myeongnan Brand Lab (Choryang)

A five-level food-and-harbor-view stop along Choryang's 168 Stairs Sky Road. Explore local pollock-roe culture, products, a cafe area and port views. It lies uphill from Busan Station, not by the platform.

Neighborhoods부산 도착권: 부산역·초량·북항 ↗

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Why it matters now

Hours conflict between official sources: Dong-gu's current tourism listing says Tue–Sun 10:00–19:00, closed Mondays and public holidays (tel. 051-462-9182), whereas a 2026 festival guide mentions 21:00 on Tue–Sat. Plan around the earlier 19:00 closing and call to confirm later access, tenant schedules and lift operation.

Why go

Combine it with the 168 Stairs, inclined Sky Road lift (when operating), and the Kim Min-bu viewpoint. Dong-gu describes food and programs on 1F, related goods on 2F, a self-service cafe/photo booth on 3F, and port views on upper floors. Floor-by-floor tenant hours can differ; the hillside route is not fully step-free.

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Plan the visit

Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.

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Getting there도시철도 1호선 부산역 7번 출구에서 초량 이바구길 방면 도보 후 168계단 하늘길 상부. 역에서 연구소까지는 계속 오르막이며 168계단 경사형 엘리베이터 점검·운행은 당일 확인.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗부산광역시 동구 영초윗길 22-1
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →부산 동구 공식 관광 안내: 화~일 10:00~19:00, 월요일·공휴일 휴무(051-462-9182). 2026년 축제기관 자료에는 화~토 21:00까지라는 상충 표기가 있어 19시 이후 이용 가능 여부는 사전 전화확인 필요. 층별 매장·체험 운영은 다를 수 있음.
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Find the location and visit conditionsNorth Port Waterfront Park
About a 15-minute walk from the sea-facing side of Busan Station, this large redeveloped harbor park has a tidal canal, an arched pedestrian bridge, lawns and port views. It is a mostly level waterfront walk, distinct from the steep Choryang hillside behind the station.
Find the location and visit conditionsChoryang 168 Stairs & Sky Road
A specific steep hillside stair-and-lift landmark within Choryang Ibagu-gil, not a separate walking district. The 168 steps rise from the residential lanes to a series of viewpoints and upper hillside facilities. The former monorail is obsolete: the inclined Sky Road elevator now serves stops near the lower stair exhibits, Kim Min-bu viewpoint and upper Myeongnan Brand Lab.