[HiKorea Hostel(Guest house) in Haeundae, Busan] Shinsegae Dept. Store Centum City


The Shinsegae Centum City located in Haeundae, Busan boasts size that is the largest department store in the world, being listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. Having the Kyobo Book Store, CGV cinema, Spa Land and the Ice Rink, this place not only has a great reputation on its size but also provides convenience for customers.


Before the Shinsegae Department Store came into the Centum City, there was the Lotte DepartmentStore.


There were a lot of concerns on the Shinsegae Dept. Store coming in just besides the Lotte Dept. Store, but after the Shinsegae Dept. Store came in the Centum City has become the key point of shopping and calls together more people to the spot.

At the Centum City subway station, line no.2, you can enter both the Shinsegae Dept. Store and the Lotte Dept. Store. As a dept. store that shows off its large size, the entrance of the Shinsegae Dept. Store that is connected to the subway is also pretty splendid. There is also a place for people to take a break and an exhibition area so it is always crowded with people.

At the Shinsegae Dept. Store of the Centum City you can not only enjoy various domestic and foreign brands, but also various amenities. Almost all kinds of famous brands have been opened here




At the food section in the basement floor, you can enjoy mouth-watering food of various kinds. Not only fried chips or bakery that you can enjoy at the spot, but there is also the specialty of Germany, which is the Schneeballen. And there is also a space to eat on the spot. There is a food park at the 4th floor and also a special food court at the 9th floor, but you can also enjoy your meal at this food section on the basement floor.



As any other dept. stores, there are the imported luxury brands, cosmetics and fashion accessories on the 1stfloor, and as you go upstairs you can enjoy the fashion items. As it is large in size there are many brands here, so you can enjoy a more convenient shopping.




Inside the Shinsegae Dept. Store of Centum City there is this wonderful lighting at the center, creating a luxurious atmosphere. The escalator on the other side is in a circular shape, making customers look around the dept. store more leisurely. You can see this kind of great attraction only at the Shinsegae Dept. Store of Centum City!


Since the dept. store is so large in size, time flies by just shopping around all day. Almost all kinds of goods and brands here, so you can find almost all things that you need here.





At the food park on the 4thfloor you can order all kinds of food such as Korean food, Western food, Chinese food, Japanese food, snacks and fast food. There is an ice rink at the center so you can enjoy skating, and also watch people skate as you enjoy your meal. There are people who eat here after they have visited the dept. store, but also those who have visited the dept. store just to have a meal.



This is the view of the Centum City from the 5th floor. There is the Cinema Theater which is one of the landmarks of the Centum City. Also the Suyeong Riverside comes into sight. The Shinsegae Dept. Store of Centum City sticks out not only because it is located at the center of the Centum City, but also because of its great size.

If you go to the rooftop which is on the 9th floor there is the special food court and a unique space called the ‘Zooraji.’



The Zooraji have re-created the era that the dinosaurs have lived. ‘Zooraji’ is a compound word of ZOO and JURASSIC(the Jurassic period), and there are themes such as exploration, play and relaxation. There are amusement facilities for children so families accompanying children can take a short break here during their shopping, and for adults it becomes a walking course. Looking at the green grass, great amusement facilities and a shelter, it feels like it is a small park at the rooftop of the dept. store.

Since the opening in March 2009, the Shinsegae Dept. Store of Centum City has been popular with its sales increasing continually since then. The Shinsegae Dept. Store of Centum City that has settled down as a landmark of Busan along with the Lotte Dept. Store by the side. The perfect place for shopping and cultural facilities. Have a visit when you come to Centum City.